How Long Does It Take To Get Workers’ Comp in Georgia?
A work injury can turn your life upside down. You cannot afford to be out of work without pay. Therefore, it is crucial that you receive workers' compensation as soon as possible. At Parsons Law Group, our Atlanta-Savannah workers' compensation attorneys help workers file claims to get benefits. We work to...
How Parsons Law Group Can Help You
Workplace accidents can cause devastating and life-altering injuries for workers. Work-related injuries often cause financial, physical, and emotional hardships for the injured employees and their families. Georgia workers' compensation provides benefits to help injured employees recover and get back to work.
However, some workers are treated unfairly after...
Should I Take the First Workers’ Comp Settlement?
You are not required to accept the insurance company's first workers' compensation settlement offer. The first settlement offer may not adequately compensate you for your work-related injuries, especially if the settlement offer is made very soon after your workplace accident. Our Savannah workers' compensation attorneys offer free consultations so you can...
When to Hire a Workers’ Compensation Attorney
The Georgia workers' compensation system is a no-fault insurance system that provides benefits to injured workers. It should be a straightforward process allowing workers to receive the medical and wage replacement benefits they need until they can return to work.
However, some situations may be more complicated, and insurance...
Welding Injuries in Savannah’s Shipbuilding Industry
Shipyard workers are employed in a variety of jobs, including shipbuilding, ship repair, vessel maintenance, and shipbreaking. Welders are vital shipyard workers. However, they have a high risk of injury because of the nature of their jobs. In this blog, our Savannah workers' compensation attorneys discuss welding injuries in Savannah's shipbuilding...
Common Workers’ Comp Disputes and How to Address Them
Even though workers' compensation is a no-fault insurance system for workplace injuries, it does not guarantee payment of benefits. Your employer or the insurance company may dispute your claim. In this blog, our Atlanta & Savannah workers' compensation attorney discusses common workers' comp disputes and how you can address them.
Common Injuries in Atlanta’s Automobile Manufacturing Plants
Millions of people work in automobile manufacturing plants throughout the United States. Unfortunately, auto workers have dangerous jobs. They work under stressful conditions for long hours with heavy machinery. According to government statistics, manufacturing had the second-highest recorded injuries and illnesses for 2023. Our Atlanta workers' compensation attorneys discuss common...
Navigating Return-to-Work Programs After an Injury
Georgia injured workers may receive workers' compensation benefits, including medical treatment and loss of income benefits. If your injuries prevent you from performing your job duties, workers' comp pays temporary total disability (TTD) benefits. However, workers' compensation insurance providers and employers push employees to return to work as soon as possible.
Maritime Workers’ Rights: Jones Act vs. Longshore Act in Georgia
Maritime workers are not subject to the same state workers' compensation laws as other employees. Instead, if a maritime worker is injured on the job, they can seek compensation and benefits under federal laws. Our Savannah workers' compensation lawyers compare the Jones Act and Longshore Act in this blog.
The Role of Independent Medical Examinations in Georgia Workers’ Comp Cases
When a dispute arises related to the type or severity of injuries sustained by an employee, the employer or workers' comp insurance provider may request an independent medication examination (IME). The worker may also request an IME in their case. Our Atlanta & Savannah workers' compensation attorneys explain the role...