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What are the timelines for the various types of disability available in a Georgia Workers' Compensation claim?

A: There are various timelines for disability benefits in a Georgia Workers' Compensation claim. Your timeline will depend on whether you are receiving benefits for total disability, temporary partial disability or permanent partial disability. If your work injury has left you disabled, you should discuss your options with a lawyer. In Villa Rica, Georgia and surrounding areas, the law firm of Murphy & Associates can provide you adequate support for your case.

Georgia Workers' Compensation Claim: Timelines for Disability Benefits 

Time limits on disability benefits are: 

• Total disability - For approximately 7.5 years you can receive over 65% of your average weekly pay, which will be calculated based on the 13 weeks preceding the accident that left you totally disabled. There is a waiting period of up to 3 weeks, and your maximum weekly benefit is $500. 
• Temporary partial disability - For approximately 7 years, you could receive a maximum of $334 a week. You may also be entitled to two-thirds of the difference in your wages before and after the accident. 
• Permanent partial disability - The timeline for these benefits depends on the severity of your injury. If you lose a toe, for example, you may receive benefits for 20 weeks; if you lose a leg, you could receive benefits for more than 4 years. The maximum weekly compensation is $500 and two-thirds of the difference in your wages before and after the accident. 

A lawyer can explain these benefits in greater detail. Your lawyer can review your case and help you take steps to obtain a fair settlement to keep you afloat during this vulnerable time.

When It's Time to Contact a Lawyer for your Villa Rica, Georgia Work Injury

Filing a Georgia Workers' Compensation claim for work injuries in Villa Rica, Georgia, can result in having to deal with multiple parties. Your claim not only involves your employer, but it 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.

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