404.The.Baer (404.843.2237)
Atlanta Workers’ Compensation Attorney
The Baer Law Firm understands how a workplace injury can disrupt your life. You may be dealing with physical pain, medical bills, lost wages, and the uncertainty of how you’ll recover. The Baer Law Firm can be part of the team that helps you get your life back on track and ensures that those responsible for providing your workers’ compensation benefits follow through on their obligations.
This page outlines how our Atlanta workers’ compensation lawyers can step in to support you with assistance in your work injury claim. We are here to help ensure you get the compensation you are entitled to under the law.
Work Injury Attorneys Serving Georgia
The Baer Law Firm understands how a work-related injury can throw your life into chaos. You may be dealing with severe physical pain, emotional distress, medical bills, and lost wages. The Baer Law Firm can be part of the team that helps you get your life back together after such a challenging time.
The Baer Law Firm serves all of Atlanta and the surrounding areas. Our office is located at 1819 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 401, Atlanta, GA 30309. If you or a family member were seriously injured on the job, contact The Baer Law Firm at 404.THE.BAER to schedule a risk-free, no-obligation consultation.
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Why You Should Hire The Baer Law Firm for Your Georgia Work Injury Claim
The Baer Law Firm Founder Bryan Baer is a member of the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum® for securing settlements or judgments exceeding $1,000,000, and has been rated 10.0 Superb on Avvo®. Bryan has been recognized as one of Georgia’s Super Lawyers® from 2015 to 2024, a distinction reserved for the top attorneys in the state.
Baer was honored as one of Georgia’s Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ from 2010 to 2014, and he appeared on the National Trial Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40 list in 2014. Bryan has also been named a National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyer from 2014 to 2024 and selected among America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators from 2017 to 2024.
Bryan’s additional accolades include being listed as one of Georgia Trend’s Legal Elite in 2013 and 2017 and receiving the title of “10 Best Attorneys in Client Satisfaction” by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys for multiple years. A distinguished speaker, Bryan is frequently invited to present at legal seminars and CLE courses, where he shares his expertise on trial strategies and maximizing damages after a work accident & injury.
Experience With Third Party Injury Claims
Consequently, it is important to know your rights and options available to you, so you do not lose out on any potential compensation to aid in your recovery. You may miss out on a significant claim by using an inexperienced lawyer or a lawyer who does workers’ compensation and third party injury claims. Often, someone other than your employer (a third party) is at fault and can be held legally responsible. Making a claim against a third party does not impact your ability to recover workers’ compensation in the least.
For instance, if you are injured on the job while in an automobile wreck, you may have a claim against the at-fault driver who caused the wreck in addition to a workers’ compensation claim. If you were hurt on property not controlled by your employer, you may have third party claim against the owner/operator of the property where you were working. Additionally, if you were badly hurt by a machine or other equipment despite your intended/foreseeable use, you may have a viable third-party claim against the product manufacturer, seller, or servicer. Especially if you are suffering life-altering injuries, do not merely accept limited compensation afforded under Workers’ Compensation law.
The Baer Law Firm will work diligently on your behalf advising you of all options so that you can receive all the workers’ compensation benefits and any other compensation that may be available through a third-party.
Am I Covered Under Workers’ Compensation?
Georgia requires all businesses with three (3) or more employees to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This includes regular, part-time, or seasonal employees. Even if an employer isn’t required to have workers’ compensation insurance, they may still opt to carry it.
As an employee, you are covered by workers’ compensation starting on the first day of work.
In Georgia, to qualify for workers’ compensation:
- You must be an employee
- Your employer must carry workers’ compensation insurance
- The injury or illness must be work-related
- You must comply with Georgia’s deadlines for filing a workers’ compensation claim
What Is A Work-Related Injury Or Illness?
Typically, an injury or illness is considered work-related if an employee was doing something for the benefit of their employer and was injured or became ill as a result. Some injuries or illnesses are straight-forward, such as injuring your back lifting heavy merchandise. Other injuries or illnesses do not happen quickly, and the damage is done over time from work duties or exposure to hazardous conditions or substances at work. Some examples include carpel tunnel syndrome, respiratory illness, and cancer.
What Should I Do If I Have A Work-Related Injury Or Illness?
Report the injury or illness to your employer (boss, foreman, or supervisor) immediately. You may forfeit your benefits if it’s reported after 30 days have passed. Georgia requires an employer to file a claim within one year of when the accident occurred. The claim is filed with Georgia’s State Board of Workers’ Compensation.
Seek medical care. In Georgia, your employer must post medical care provider information in a visible place. Workers’ compensation should pay for authorized medical treatment. However, if you need medical care that your employer or its insurer is not providing, then you should contact a lawyer immediately.
Frequently, workers’ compensation insurers downplay the severity of an injury and either refuse to authorize or are slow to approve necessary medical treatment. Unfortunately, it is sometimes necessary to engage the assistance of an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer just to obtain the necessary care to get better.
Do You Have A Valid Workers’ Compensation Or Third-Party Liability Claim?
Evaluating a case to determine whether you have a valid workers’ compensation claim or third-party liability claim requires significant due diligence to assess the particular facts of the case and establish the necessary legal elements. If you have suffered an injury or illness while on the job, we encourage you to contact our office at The Baer Law Firm.
We can help refer you to an excellent lawyer whose practice focus is in workers’ compensation claims and pursuing any third-party liability claim you may have. You have a limited amount of time to protect your rights. Call 404.THE.BAER (404.843.2237) or fill out our online contact form for honest advice about your legal matter.
