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Workers’ Compensation Eligibility in Georgia (Part A)

When you are injured on the job, one of the first questions likely to enter your mind is, "Am I eligible for Workers' Compensation?" In the vast majority of cases, the answer is yes. Workers' Compensation eligibility in Georgia, as well as in many other states, can only be compromised under very rare circumstances. If you feel your employer has unjustly denied your application for benefits, speak with a Douglasville Workers' Compensation attorney who can help you.

Circumstances that Could Derail Your Workers Compensation Eligibility

The situations in which your injury might not qualify for Workers' Compensation benefits include:

instances in which your willful misconduct caused the accident or injury;
injuries that occurred after your consumption of drugs or alcohol; and
injuries caused by fighting or roughhousing at the time of the accident.

It is important to note that while these exceptions to the Georgia eligibility standard for Workers' Compensation exist, you cannot be denied coverage for playing a part in the accident that caused your injury. In this way, Workers' Compensation coverage is very similar to no-fault insurance coverage.

Even if carelessness, inattentiveness or an innocent mistake contributed to the accident that caused your workplace injury, you are still entitled to Workers' Compensation benefits. Your eligibility is not dependent on whether or not you contributed to your accident - it can only be compromised if one of the conditions listed above applies to your injury.

If you have been denied coverage on the grounds that your injury does not meet the standards for Workers' Compensation eligibility, a Georgia law firm can help. Don't let your employer's denial of your Workers' Comp benefits be the final word on your case. Contact a Douglasville Workers' Compensation attorney who has handled cases like yours and will fight to get you the benefits you are entitled to for your injury.

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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: