A work-related injury can cause you a lot of physical pain coupled with emotional suffering. You might also worry about having to take time off work and continue paying your bills, especially if your injury…
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Most workers in Georgia are covered by workers’ compensation (also known as workers’ comp) through their employer. Workers’ comp pays for medical expenses and helps replace a portion of lost wages if the employee cannot…
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Workers’ compensation, or workers’ comp, is your right as an employee if you get injured at work. Through workers’ comp in Georgia, you can receive benefits like weekly payments and medical care as you recover…
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After any injury, recovery is very important. When it’s a work injury, you will understandably want to make sure you’re well enough before returning to the regular duties of your job—especially if your job puts…
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There are between 30,000 and 40,000 workers’ compensation claims filed every year in Georgia, according to KTVA. While some claims are filed for new conditions completely caused by a work accident, others result from the…
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If you become injured or sick at work, you are probably entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits are meant to help cover the costs of your injuries, missed work time, and more. In most…
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Almost all employees in the state of Georgia are covered by workers’ compensation insurance. If you become injured at work, you are entitled to receive certain benefits while you recover. This fact likely provides some…
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Work injuries can happen at any time, even to the most careful employees. Thankfully, most businesses in Georgia are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance to cover medical costs, provide wage benefits, and more. After…
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After being injured in a work-related accident in Georgia, you have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim with your employer. Workers’ compensation benefits are provided to cover medical costs and pay a portion…
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Workers’ compensation and disability have similarities, but there are different purposes for each. If you become sick or injured and unable to work because of it, depending on the details of your situation, you may…
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A work injury in Georgia can leave you with costly medical bills and force you to miss work. Thankfully, most employees are covered by workers’ compensation, which should compensate for some of your losses as…
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If you are hurt on the job, workers’ compensation may provide benefits to help you recover and return to work. You might be wondering just how much workers’ compensation will pay you in Georgia. Below,…
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TTD is a common term in the area of workers’ compensation law. Below, we’ll explain what TTD means and how it impacts you after a work-related accident. What Does TTD Mean? TTD means “temporary total…
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A retro workers’ compensation policy, also known as a retrospective rating plan, is a complicated program based on actual losses and a rating method. Calculating a retro plan premium can be difficult, and the process…
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Employers purchase a workers’ compensation insurance policy to provide benefits for employees who are injured at work. Workers’ comp can vary between states, but most places offer four types of workers’ compensation benefits to workers….
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A statute of limitations is the maximum time you have to begin a legal proceeding after an injury. In most cases, the statute of limitations for workers’ compensation in Georgia is one year from the…
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In Georgia, if you are hurt at your job, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for your medical expenses and lost wages. While most injuries you sustain on-the-job are automatically covered, there are exceptions….
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Although workers’ compensation is available to most employees, some workers and jobs are not covered. State laws dictate who is covered and who is exempt from receiving workers’ comp, but the rules are pretty similar…
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Most employees in Georgia have access to workers’ compensation benefits—however, there are a few exceptions. It’s a good idea to know your options so you’ll know what to do after a work-related injury happens. With…
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Workers’ compensation benefits include medical compensation and wage benefits. If your work injury prevents you from working, you may be eligible for disability benefits while you recover. This leads many workers to wonder if they…
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