Kia Motors Work Injury Attorney
West Point, Georgia Kia Plant Employees Deserve the Best Representation After Being Injured at Work.
The auto manufacturing industry is a vast undertaking that employs millions of people around the world. In the United States alone, there are over 800,000 people working in the auto manufacturing industry, and auto assembly work is responsible for the production of cars, trucks, and other vehicles.
The Kia Motors manufacturing plant in West Point, Georgia is the only Kia assembly plant in the United States and the only automaker producing cars in Georgia. The plant employs approximately 2,700 team members and produces more than 300,000 cars per year.
With any large manufacturing facility, accidents happen, and the Georgia Kia Motors plant is no exception. Many employees at the West Point plant have suffered accidents, some extremely serious, and unfortunately, deaths have even occurred at the plant. If you are a current or former Kia employee and have experienced an injury while at work, you need legal representation you can trust to get you fair compensation.
How a Worker’s Compensation Attorney Can Help
If you’ve been injured on the job, you may be wondering if you need a workers’ compensation attorney. The answer depends on many factors, but in general, if your injury is serious and you’re not sure what to do next, it’s a good idea to consult with an attorney.
A workers’ compensation attorney can help you navigate the workers’ compensation system and ensure that you get the benefits you’re entitled to. Workers’ compensation is a state-regulated system that provides benefits to employees who are injured on the job. Benefits can include medical expenses, income replacement, and death benefits.
The system can be complex, and a workers’ compensation attorney can help you at every step of the process, from filing your initial claim to appealing a denied claim. If you’ve been injured on the job, don’t try to navigate the workers’ compensation system on your own. Contact a workers’ compensation attorney today.
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WORKPLACE INJURIES
What Are Common Injuries That Occur at Automobile Plants?
There are a variety of injuries that can occur at an assembly plant. These injuries can range from slips and falls to more serious injuries such as limb mutilations and amputations.
One of the more common minor injuries at an assembly plant are cuts or abrasions. Although serious slip and fall accidents can happen because of loose floor tiles, loose cords, or cluttered assembly room floors.
More serious injuries can also occur at an assembly plant. These injuries can include:
- Back injuries
- Spinal cord damage
- Wrist injuries and damaged limbs
- Traumatic brain injury
- Permanent Eye damage
- Internal organ damage
Assembly plants can be dangerous places to work, but there are a variety of safety measures that can be taken to help prevent injuries. These measures include proper floor maintenance, proper safety equipment, and proper training for workers.
It is the responsibility of management to ensure that employees have a safe work environment every day for each shift. If you were injured while working at Kia Motors due to unsafe conditions, be sure to contact us to discuss your situation to see how we can work to get you compensation for your injury.
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I’ve Been Injured on the Job. Now What?
If you are injured at work in Georgia, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits can help you cover your medical expenses and lost wages while you recover from your injury.
Georgia law requires that employers carry workers’ compensation insurance.
To file a Kia Motors work injury claim in Georgia, you must first notify your supervisor of your injury to get the claims process started and document your injury. You must then complete a “Claim for Workers’ Compensation Benefits” form and submit it to the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation in order to ensure any costs associated with your injury are covered.
You will need to provide information about your injury, including how it happened and when it occurred. You will also need to provide information about your medical treatment and any lost wages.
Once your claim is filed, the Board will review it and determine whether you are eligible for benefits. If you are approved, you will begin receiving benefits within a few weeks.
If you have any questions about the workers’ compensation claim process in Georgia, contact our experienced attorneys who can walk you through the complete process step by step.
To be eligible for Workers Compensation, You must have incurred at least one of the following criteria from each section to qualify:
- On-The-Job Injury
- Injury occurred while working
- Injured due to the job you perform
- Employment Status
- You are a legal employee of the person or company you work for
- The company or person you work for has 3+ employees regularly in service
If you have not experienced or only have one piece of criteria from the above, please see our Personal Injury section to see how we can help you recover.
Contact a Georgia Work Injury Attorney Today
Every year, employers throughout the state process thousands of workers’ compensation claims. These cases get fought over, denied at first, or completely lost. Sadly, this is often because of mistakes made by the injured employee.
Below are some common pitfalls of pursuing injury compensation on your own:
- Exaggerating the severity of your injuries
- Purposely hiding information about pre-existing conditions
- Failing to go to doctor appointments
- Sharing injury information and personal life details on social media
- Not seeking legal advice from a qualified workers’ compensation attorney
Our experienced attorneys can help you avoid jeopardizing your entire case because of an avoidable mistake. As a premier Georgia work injury attorney, Darwin F. Johnson has extensive experience and training going up against large corporations and their insurers.
Our mission is to vigorously pursue all damages our clients are due after suffering a workplace injury. One that has often devastated their careers, lives, and future well-being. With over 10,000 cases handled, we are all too familiar with how employers and their insurers attempt to manipulate, bully, and frustrate injured workers simply trying to recover.
Contact us today at (470) 285-8246 or fill out our online form to schedule a free consultation and learn more about your rights to compensation under Georgia law. You are not powerless in these situations, and we’re ready to help.
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