5 Employees’ Rights under Georgia Workers’ Compensation Law

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by Lisa Callahan lisacallahan@murphylawyer.com

9/5/2011
James K. Murphy
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5 Employees’ Rights under Georgia Workers’ Compensation Law

When you have been injured on the job, you are entitled to certain rights as a worker. If those rights have been violated, then you should immediately consult with a work injury lawyer in Lithia Springs, GA.

Here are 5 employee's rights under Georgia Workers' Compensation law:

entitled to receive benefits for income, medical and rehabilitation;
travel expenses are compensated;
entitled to receive weekly income benefits if you are out of work for longer than 7 days;
catastrophic injuries entitle you to receive two-thirds of your average weekly income up to the maximum allowed and benefits for your medical and vocational rehabilitation; and
non-catastrophic injuries entitle you to receive two-thirds of your average weekly income but not more than the maximum allowed.

There are other rights that you have when it comes to injuries related to work. These rights apply from your first day on the job and continue throughout the course of your employment.

Employee rights and responsibilities apply under Georgia Workers' Compensation law. To understand fully how they these may affect your claim, you should speak with a work injury lawyer in Lithia Springs, GA.

When It's Time to Contact a Work Injury Lawyer in Lithia Springs, GA

Filing a Workers' Compensation claim for work injuries in Lithia Springs, Georgia, can result in having to deal with multiple parties. Your claim not only involves your employer, but may also involve 3^rd parties such as equipment manufacturers. At Murphy & Associates our attorneys are ready to answer your questions about your legal rights after a workplace accident. We make it a point to provide useful, free information, so you can make an educated decision before you choose to hire us.

If you have been injured and have questions about your accident or your potential personal injury case, start by visiting our article library for relevant and helpful information regarding injuries and cases. You can watch our videos for information from and about James Murphy, or request our FREE books on what to do after an accident or when buying insurance in Georgia. Contact us today - 1-770-577-3020.

Category: Workers' Compensation

Labels: on-the-job injury Workers’ Compensation; work injury

At Murphy & Associates, LLC we provide free consultations for work related accidents and personal injury claims. If you have been injured on the job and have questions for a Atlanta Workers Comp Attorney you may be interested in the following helpful information and ways to contact us: