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An accident on the job can cause devastating injuries. These injuries can keep you from providing for your family. Every day, hard workers are injured on the job. Slips, falls, lifting, repetitive lifting, car crashes, defective products, and occupational diseases are just a few examples of the many ways that you can get hurt at work. Workers’ compensation statutes provide for income benefits regardless of whether the injury was due to the employer’s negligence, the worker’s negligence, or the negligence of other employees.

Georgia’s workers’ compensation statute provides you with medical, rehabilitation, and income benefits if you have been injured on the job. The benefits are designed to prepare you to return to work or to help provide for your family in case the unthinkable happens.

Georgia requires all businesses employing three or more workers to have workers’ compensation insurance. You are covered by workers’ compensation from your first day on the job until your last day.

If you have been injured on the job, it is important to immediately call a lawyer. Georgia’s workers’ compensation statute can be very confusing, and in some cases, you may have as little as 30 days to give notice of your injury. If you fail to satisfy this requirement, you may lose some of your benefits.

Benefits
In Georgia, you are entitled to weekly income benefits if your injury keeps you away from work for more than seven days. You are entitled to receive two-thirds of your average weekly wage. In most cases, you may recover workers’ compensation benefits for up to 400 weeks. However, if your injury is catastrophic and prevents you from ever returning to work, you may be eligible for lifetime benefits. Additionally, if you are able to return to work part-time, or are able to return to a different, lower-paying job, you may be entitled to a reduced benefit.

The Process
In order to preserve your benefits, you must file a claim within one year of your accident. However, in some cases, there may be a pre-filing notice requirement. Call James Murphy as soon as you can to find out if this applies to you.

After filing your claim with the State Board of Workers’ Compensation, the Board will meet and determine whether or not you are entitled to benefits. If they initially determine that you are not, you may request a hearing. The hearing is much like a trial and is presented in front of an Administrative Law Judge. After listening to evidence from both sides, the judge will make a determination about your benefits.

If you or your loved ones have been injured on the job, please call Murphy & Associates at (770)577-3020 or email James Murphy at murphylawfirm@bellsouth.net.
James Murphy has years of experience in dealing with Georgia’s worker’s compensation statute. His experience will help you recover for your injuries and get you back on your feet. Murphy & Associates are located near the Douglas County Courthouse and has successfully represented seriously injured individuals throughout West Georgia, including clients in Douglasville, Hiram, Bremen, Villa Roca, Lithia Springs, Dallas, Tallapoosa, Carrollton, Douglas County, Paulding County, Haralson County, and Carroll County.

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Description: Several questions may arise following a work related injury. Don't prolong your worry or concern. Call Murphy & Associates and talk to someone experienced in workers' compensation to get the answers to your questions.
Work-Related Accidents
Description: When you go to work, you never anticipate being injured or the have the thought that your life as you know it can be completely changed. The fact is we live in a world that is dangerous. It is important to know what to do to protect yourself and your family if you are injured on the job. Please feel free to call 770-577-3020 for a free consultation regarding your work-related injury.
What is Workers’ Compensation Insurance, and Why is It Important?
Description: Murphy & Associates handles many workers’ compensation claims. We provide a free consultation and if needed can represent you in order for you to receive maximum benefits, which you are entitled. Please feel free to call 770-577-3020 for a free consultation regarding your work-related injury.
Potential Workers’ Comp.-Related Issue: Police Officer Crashes After Swerving to Avoid Truck in DeKalb County
Description: A police officer struck a utility pole and a fire hydrant with his vehicle Thursday morning, February 5, after swerving to avoid a truck in DeKalb County, according to Marc Teichner of the My Fox Atlanta website. Although the site did not report whether the officer was injured, if he or she sustained injuries in the crash while on-duty in the police cruiser, a workers’ compensation claim could be made. Our law firm handles workers’ comp. cases throughout the metro Atlanta area, including Decatur, Sandy Springs, Marietta, Douglasville, and Carrollton, and we have assisted clients wishing to file claims as well as those who needed a lawyer after their own workers’ compensation claims were denied. If you have suffered a work-related injury, feel free to call Murphy & Associates for a free consultation. 770-577-3020.
Montgomery Police Officer Dies in Hospital Ten Days After Crash
Description: Montgomery, Alabama, Police Officer Joshua Broadway died just 10 days after sustaining serious injuries in an on-duty car accident, according to the Officer.com website. We express our deepest condolences to the fallen officer's family and friends. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Three Officers Injured in Atlanta Accidents
Description: Three police officers from the Atlanta area sustained injuries in separate car accidents Saturday, January 10, according to Jay Black of the WSB Radio website. Our law firm handles car accident cases and workers' compensation cases. If you have been injured while on the job (as in the case of the officers) or in a traffic accident, please feel free to call us with any questions you may have. We will answer your questions for free with compassion and professionalism. 770-577-3020.
Oconee County Deputy in Critical Condition After Struck When Directing School Traffic
Description: Deputy David Gilstrap was listed in critical condition yesterday (Thursday, October 9) after being struck by a car when directing elementary school traffic in Oconee County, according to Chris Sweigart of the 11 Alive website. At the time of the report, Gilstrap was on life support and in critical condition. Our law firm handles workers’ compensation cases and pedestrian accident cases such as this. If you have been injured on the job or on foot, please feel free to call us at 770-577-3020 for free answers to any questions you may have.
Repetitive Strain Injury: When to Claim Compensation
Description: RSI is a condition caused by overusing an instrument associated with repetitious movement. Computers, assembly line machines, knives, and guitars or other musical instruments are just of few of many tools that can lead to this type of injury. Rather than medically diagnosing you with “repetitive strain injury,” your doctor will determine which specific condition you have acquired, whether it be carpal tunnel syndrome, cumulative trauma disorder, tendinitis, tennis elbow, radial tunnel syndrome, or another type of injury. If you are experiencing symptoms of RSI due to work-related activities and believe that your condition is a result of your employment, you may consider consulting an attorney. Employers have insurance to cover worker’s compensation injury and cannot discriminate against you for making a claim.
Injured at Work? Mistakes to Avoid if You Have a Worker's Compensation Case
Description: As a Workers’ Compensation Attorney, I see people who are hurt at work make the same mistakes over and over again, and sometimes it can mean a denial of their workers’ comp claims. Many of these mistakes can be avoided if the injured worker consults early on with an attorney who specializes in Georgia workers’ compensation law.