Lawrenceville Workers’ Compensation Attorney
Fighting For Injured Workers in Georgia
Most states—with the exception of Texas—offer workers’ compensation for employees who are injured while on the job. Workers’ compensation also covers illnesses that are work-related. The laws governing workers’ compensation are state-specific, meaning each state is different to some extent. In the state of Georgia, employees with three or more full-time or part-time employees are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance—with a few exceptions. Dealing with workers’ compensation—no matter that you are legally entitled to collect it—can be full of obstacles. Because of this, it is virtually always a good idea to have an experienced Lawrenceville, GA workers’ compensation attorney from Darwin F. Johnson, LLC, by your side.
Types of Workers' Compensation Benefits
There are several types of benefits available under Georgia’s workers’ compensation system. These benefits can include:
- Medical Benefits: Coverage for the medical care you need to treat your work-related injury. This includes hospital stays, surgeries, physical therapy, and prescriptions.
- Temporary Total Disability (TTD): If you are unable to work at all due to your injury, you may be entitled to TTD benefits, which provide partial wage replacement while you are out of work.
- Temporary Partial Disability (TPD): If you can work in a limited capacity but are earning less than you did before the injury, you may be entitled to TPD benefits.
- Permanent Partial Disability (PPD): If your injury results in lasting physical limitations or impairments, you may be entitled to PPD benefits to compensate for the long-term effects of your injury.
- Permanent Total Disability (PTD): If you are unable to work at all due to a permanent disability caused by your injury, you may be eligible for PTD benefits.
- Death Benefits: If a worker dies due to a workplace injury, their surviving family members may be entitled to death benefits to cover funeral expenses and provide financial support.
Types of Work-Related Injuries
Injuries can occur in any type of work environment, but certain industries and job roles are more prone to certain types of injuries. Some of the most common workplace injuries include:
- Slips, Trips, and Falls: Workplace hazards such as wet floors, uneven surfaces, and cluttered workspaces can lead to dangerous slip-and-fall accidents.
- Construction Accidents: Construction workers are at risk for injuries caused by falling objects, machinery accidents, scaffolding falls, and more.
- Repetitive Stress Injuries: Conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis can develop from repetitive movements in jobs that require frequent lifting or typing.
- Motor Vehicle Accidents: Employees who drive as part of their job are at risk for accidents that result in serious injuries.
- Machinery Accidents: Workers operating heavy machinery may suffer injuries from equipment malfunctions or accidents involving moving parts.
- Electrocution and Burns: Electrical accidents or burns from equipment malfunctions are common in jobs involving electricity or chemicals.
Call Darwin F. Johnson, LLC today at (470) 285-8246 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with our workers' compensation attorney in Lawrenceville.
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Learning More About Lawrenceville, GA
Lawrenceville, GA, is the county seat of Gwinnett County and a suburb of Atlanta. Located about 30 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta, Lawrenceville has a population of approximately 31,000. Lawrenceville was incorporated in 1821, making it the second oldest city in the metropolitan Atlanta area. Lawrenceville was named after the commander of the frigate Chesapeake, Commodore James Lawrence—who is well-known for his dying command, “Don’t give up the ship!”
A resident of Lawrenceville, Oliver Hardy, would go on to become a world-renowned comic actor as a member of the film duo, Laurel and Hardy. In 2005, the city of Lawrenceville went into partnership with Aurora Theatre which then relocated from Duluth to downtown Lawrenceville. Today, the Lawrenceville Aurora Theatre is in its 23rd season as the second-largest professional theatre in Georgia.
Lawrenceville is well-known for its annual hosting of the Polish Pierogi Festival, offering live music performances and food booths serving pierogi, kielbasa, sauerkraut, and many other culinary delights. Major businesses located in Lawrenceville include Atlanta Biologicals, Scientific Atlanta, and Peach State Federal Credit Union.
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.
Why Hire Darwin F. Johnson, LLC?
In many cases, Lawrenceville, GA workers’ compensation claims can be extremely complex, requiring the services of an experienced Lawrenceville workers’ compensation attorney. Darwin F. Johnson, LLC have the experience you need to ensure the best outcome possible. Attorney Darwin Johnson understands that your situation and your case are unique.
You deserve an attorney who takes the time to learn the details of your case, while also getting to know you as a person. With bigger law firms, you may be nothing more than a case number. At Darwin F. Johnson, LLC, you speak to Mr. Johnson personally—and you will continue receiving highly personalized attention. Darwin F. Johnson, LLC bring the following to the table:
- More than 150 positive Google Reviews
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Contact Our Lawrenceville Workers’ Compensation Attorney Today
If you have been injured on the job in the state of Georgia, a Lawrenceville workers’ compensation attorney can help you obtain the benefits you deserve. The Law Offices of Darwin F. Johnson can assist you during this difficult time, ensuring you receive the benefits you are entitled to receive. Attorney Darwin F. Johnson has handled more than 10,000 workers’ compensation cases, winning over $250 million in workers’ compensation and personal injury claims.
As one of the premier workers’ compensation attorneys in the Atlanta area, Darwin Johnson continues to specialize in the representation of injured workers in cases before the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation.
Contact Darwin F. Johnson, LLC today tel:(470) 285-8246 to schedule a consultation with our Lawrenceville workers' compensation lawyer.
FAQ's
Regarding Lawrenceville, GA Workers’ Compensation:
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Which Georgia Businesses are Exempt from Workers’ Compensation Requirements?There are a few exceptions in the state of Georgia for businesses required to carry workers’ compensation. These exceptions include federal employees, independent contractors, some railroad carriers, farmworkers, domestic workers, as well as sole proprietors and partners. If you are unsure whether your employer carries workers’ compensation insurance, you can check the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Verification website.
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What Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits are You Entitled to Receive?
Under workers’ compensation laws in Georgia, if you are injured or diagnosed with a work-related illness, you are entitled to have all your related medical expenses covered. Additionally, you may be entitled to receive:
- Weekly wages that equal about two-thirds of your normal salary (unfortunately, the state of Georgia has one of the lowest temporary total disability rates in the nation)
- Death benefits for family members of a deceased worker
- Medical expenses including:
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Mental health treatments
- In-home nursing
- Hospital visits
- Chiropractic services
- ER care
- Prescription medications
- Diagnostic tests
- Assistive devices
- Prostheses
- Braces
- Mileage for going to and from medical providers, including reimbursement for parking fees
- Medical and vocational rehabilitation costs
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What is the process for obtaining workers’ comp benefits?
Although the process can be much more complex, essentially you will do the following when you are injured at your place of employment:
- Report your injury to your employer as soon as possible after the injury occurs or when you discover an occupational illness.
- Get medical treatment as quickly as possible following your workplace accident or occupational illness.
- Make sure you see an authorized physician so your medical expenses will be fully covered.
- Your employer should be able to help you fill out the necessary paperwork, or you can speak to an attorney who can also help you—and who is only interested in your future and your rights.
- Your employer should report your injury or illness, although you will fill out the WC-14 form as completely as possible to notify SBWC of your claim, or when you want a hearing or a mediation.
- The insurer will then approve or deny your claim. If you are denied WC benefits, you have the right to request a hearing from SBWC.
- Unless you are permanently disabled, eventually you will return to work.
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Can I move out of state while receiving Georgia workers’ compensation benefits?If you decide to move out of state while you are receiving Georgia workers’ compensation benefits, you can do so, however, your insurer will be required to provide you with a doctor.
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