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I don’t have any medical bills, I’m receiving revenue for my pain and suffering, and I’m very appreciative. I am truly satisfied with the results of my case.
"The best part about having James Murphy as my workers' compensationlawyer is that I have someone to speak for me..."
The initial phone call made me feel as though they really cared. They made us feel like a number, and Murphy & Associates didn't. My wife and I have never gone through something like this before and accidents can be devastating to a family because of loss of income, pain and suffering.
Murphy & Associates made my experience fast and easy, and got the job done.
Murphy & Associates Car Accident Law firm is professional, efficient, and a pleasant experience doing business with.
I was involved in a rear-end collision while stopped at a red light. Mr. Murphy and his staff guided me through this long process from obtaining medical treatment to settling with the other party's insurance company.

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Are You An Independent Contractor or Employee?

More and more we are seeing individuals who are injured on the job only to find out later that their “employer” has them listed as an independent contractor and there is no workers’ compensation insurance to cover them. There are guidelines used by the State Board of Workers’ Compensation determining the independent contractor relationship versus the employee/employer relationship.

Is there a contract defining the working relationship? If NO, you may be able to use these guidelines to determine if you are classified as an independent contractor or not.

1. The extent of control which the employer may exercise over the details of the work; (Does the person or business that you are working for control the time, manner and method of the work to be performed?)
2. Whether you (the employee) are engaged in a distinct occupation or business;
3. Whether the work performed is normally performed under supervision of the employer or by a specialist who needs no supervision;
4. The skill or expertise required in performing the work;
5. Whether the alleged employer supplies the tools and/or place for the work to be performed;
6. The duration of time for which the person is engaged in performing the contract;
7. The method of payment for the job; (How the individual is paid (by the job, by the hour?)
8. Whether the work to be performed is part of the regular business of the alleged employer;
9. The intent of the parties, specifically whether they intended to create an employer/employee relationship or that of an independent contractor;
10. Whether the work of the alleged employee is part of the regular business of the employer.
11. Does the individual control his own work hours, hiring/firing of help etc?

Douglasville Workers’ Compensation Attorney

At Murphy & Associates, we represent people who are hurt at work. The question of whether you are classified as an employee or Independent Contractor can be complicated. For a free consultation, contact an Austell, Georgia Workers’ Compensation Attorney today, (770) 577-3020.