Warehouse accidents can cause severe injuries and deaths. You may be entitled to workers’ compensation if you have been injured working at a warehouse. You could also have a third party claim if another party caused your injuries.
We have extensive experience handling workers’ compensation claims as Savannah’s premier workforce attorneys. Our attorneys have decades of combined experience. We have recovered millions of dollars for our clients and are members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
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How Our Georgia Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Can Help You With a Warehouse Accident Claim
Working in a warehouse can be dangerous. Numerous hazards can cause accidents and injuries. If you sustained work-related injuries because of a warehouse accident, we can help.
When you hire our award-winning Savannah workers’ compensation lawyers, you can trust we will:
- Conduct a thorough investigation to determine what caused your warehouse accident
- Gather evidence supporting your claim
- Determine if you have a third party personal injury claim
- Assess how much your case is worth based on the extent of your damages
- Defend you against allegations of blame and fault for a third party claim
- Aggressively negotiate fair settlements
- Represent you at all hearings and at trial, if necessary
Attorney J. Michael Parsons once represented employers and insurance companies. This unique understanding of the other side of a workers’ compensation claim benefits our clients. Our lawyers use this insider knowledge as we fight for the benefits and compensation our clients deserve.
Our attorneys are recognized for their legal expertise and exceptional customer service. We have top ratings with Avvo, Justia, and other prestigious legal organizations.
Call Parsons Law Group to schedule a free case evaluation with an experienced Georgia warehouse accident lawyer.
Examples of Warehouse Accidents in Georgia
Numerous accidents and incidents can cause work-related injuries in a warehouse. Our attorneys handle all types of warehouse accidents, including, but not limited to:
- Slip and fall accidents
- Falling objects
- Equipment and machinery malfunction
- Forklift accidents
- Defective equipment
- Inadequate training and/or supervision
- Lack of safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Understaffing
- Falling from heights
- Ladder and scaffolding accidents
- Fires and explosions
- Tripping hazards
- Overexertion injuries
- Repetitive stress injuries
- Exposure to hazardous substances
- Poor stacking and inventory placement
- Cluttered walkways
- Using equipment and tools incorrectly
- Loading dock injuries
Report warehouse accidents and injuries to your employer immediately and seek medical attention for your injuries. You must report the injury to your employer within 30 days of the accident. Failing to report the injury could negatively affect your workers’ compensation benefits.
Common Injuries Sustained in Georgia Warehouse Injuries
Warehouse work is physically demanding. It also involves moving stock and freight. Workers often use machines and tools in their jobs. Warehouse accidents happen for many reasons, but they all have one thing in common – accidents injure workers.
Common warehouse accident injuries include:
- Fractured, crushed, and broken bones
- Back injuries
- Abrasions, cuts, and puncture wounds
- Neck injuries and whiplash
- Traumatic brain injury
- Loss of limbs and amputations
- Spinal cord injuries
- Repetitive motion injuries
- Paralysis
- Severe burns
- Nerve damage
- Internal organ injury
- Soft tissue injury
Warehouse accidents can cause minor to catastrophic injuries. Regardless of the severity of your injuries, you need to protect your rights. Call Parsons Law Group to discuss your legal options after a warehouse accident.
Workers’ Compensation Benefits for a Warehouse Accident in Georgia
Most employers in Georgia are required to provide workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system that provides injured workers with benefits to help them recover from job-related injuries.
If you are injured in a warehouse accident, you may receive workers’ compensation benefits including:
Medical Treatment
Workers’ compensation pays for reasonable and necessary medical treatment. You must choose a doctor from the Panel of Physicians provided by your employer. However, if you require emergency medical treatment, go to the nearest hospital or urgent care facility.
Temporary Disability Income
If you cannot work because of your injury, you can receive weekly income benefits after the first seven days of missed work. You are paid for the first week if you miss more than 21 days. Temporary disability benefits are two-thirds of your average weekly wages. The amount is subject to the maximum amounts set by the state.
Permanent Disability Income
If a warehouse accident causes a permanent disability, you can receive permanent disability income. The amount you receive depends on the type of injury and your average weekly wages.
Survivor Death Benefits
Family members may receive workers’ compensation benefits if their loved one dies because of a work-related accident. Benefits include reimbursement for funeral expenses and income benefits.
Damages Available for a Warehouse Accident Personal Injury Claim
If a third party caused the warehouse accident, you may have a claim against that party for damages. Unlike workers’ compensation, you can recover non-economic damages for a personal injury claim. You can also recover all lost wages and other economic damages.
Damages for a warehouse accident claim may include:
- Medical bills and expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Therapy and rehabilitation
- Emotional distress and mental anguish
- Lost wages and benefits
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Diminished earning capacity
- Impairments and disabilities
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Loss of quality of life and enjoyment of life
Our attorneys investigate all aspects of your warehouse accident. If a third party is involved, we will aggressively pursue the claim to increase the compensation you receive for your injuries.
What Is the Deadline to File a Claim for a Warehouse Accident in Georgia?
Generally, injured workers have one year to file a workers’ compensation claim. The statute of limitations for most personal injury claims (i.e., third party claims) is two years.
However, it is best to contact an attorney as soon as possible after your accident. Factors in your case may impact your time to file a claim.
Call Now for a Free Consultation With a Savannah Warehouse Accident Attorney
Obtaining fair compensation for a warehouse accident should not be difficult. However, insurance providers and employers often work against employees’ best interests. Call Parsons Law Group for a free case review from a Savannah warehouse accident attorney. We will prioritize your best interests as we fight to obtain the benefits you need and deserve.