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I was rushing to get an order done for my Georgia employer, and I was injured in a warehouse accident. Are injuries that occur while you are hurrying through your job covered under Georgia Workers Compensation?

A: Workplace injuries that occur while you are hurrying through your job are covered under Georgia Workers Compensation. If you are having trouble receiving benefits that you are due, then you should schedule a consultation with an Austell, Georgia work injury attorney.

Keep in mind that you are still required to follow your company's safety rules and policies. If you were behaving inappropriately when your injury occurred, you can be denied Georgia Workers Compensation benefits. For example, if your injury was the result of horseplay or fighting, your claim will be denied.

Additionally, benefits will not be payable if your injury is due to drug or alcohol use or the misuse of any controlled substances, such as prescription medication.

How to Avoid Jeopardizing Georgia Workers Compensation

There are a few things you should do during and after you file your claim: 

• immediately report your injuries to your supervisor;
• cooperate with your authorized treating physician;
• return to suitable employment when cleared;
• submit to a drug test when asked; and
• avoid documenting fraudulent information. 

If your injury prevents you from returning to work for more than 7 days, you will be eligible for weekly temporary total disability benefits. However, your physician will have to verify your disability and work absence. Therefore, you need to be completely honest with your doctor. If you are in pain, say so.

To ensure that your legal rights are preserved, you should have an Austell, Georgia work injury attorney review your case, prepare documentation and handle any negotiations to help you receive all benefits you deserve.

When It's Time to Contact an Austell, Georgia Work Injury Attorney

Filing a Georgia Workers' Compensation claim 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.

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