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What happens if I can't report my Georgia work injury right away because I am too injured to fill out a report?

A: You will still be entitled to Workers' Compensation benefits if you can't report your Georgia work injury promptly because you are too injured. In instances such as this, your health should be your main concern. Once you are stable, you should speak with a Bremen, Georgia Workers' Compensation lawyer for assistance.

When you are in no condition to report your injuries, a report will be made for you. Whoever is assigned with reporting your injury should be as detailed as possible and provide information, including: 

• how you sustained your injury;
• what you were doing at the time of your injury; and
• whether there were any witnesses. 

This report will need to be given to your employer in a timely manner.

Benefits When a Worker Suffers a Severe Injury

If you have suffered an extremely severe Georgia work injury, such as the loss of a limb or a severe burn, your employer will be responsible for appointing a rehabilitation supplier with expertise in catastrophic cases.

This expert will help you manage your medical care and provide other assistance during your recovery period. As long as you are incapable of working, you will be entitled to temporary total disability benefits. Once you return to work, these benefits will end.

If you must take a lower-paying job after your accident, you will receive temporary partial disability benefits, then permanent partial disability benefits.

It's understandable that you won't be able to file a report if you have been severely injured. To protect your legal rights, you can have a Bremen, Georgia, Workers' Compensation lawyer review your case and handle the paperwork and any negotiations.

When It's Time to Contact a Bremen, Georgia Workers' Compensation Lawyer

Filing a Georgia Workman's Comp 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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