Workers’ Compensation
A Work Comp Claim is Not a Lawsuit
Injured workers often hesitate to file Workers’ Comp claims because they perceive them as lawsuits against their employe—an act of disloyalty. And of course, insurance companies would like you to keep thinking this way. But the perception is as false as a wooden nickel.
A Workers’ Compensation claim is not a lawsuit. It’s a claim for insurance benefits that your employer has already paid for. Furthermore, the Georgia Workers’ Compensation system is built to protect both workers and employers alike. While ensuring that workers get proper care for work-related injuries the system also protects employers from expensive injury lawsuits. In other words, the system prevents workers in Georgia from suing employers for personal injury the way you might in a car accident.
So, if you have been hurt at work, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits without having to file a lawsuit against your employer AND without feeling guilty about it. Unfortunately, many employers and their insurers will go to great lengths to avoid paying benefits. That’s when you need an experienced attorney who specializes in Workers’ Compensation claims.
Workers Comp Settlements in Georgia
Many injured workers want to know what their workers’ compensation case is worth and whether they will receive a settlement. Online settlement calculators and payout charts may look helpful, but a calculator cannot tell you what your case is actually worth.
Workers’ compensation settlements are negotiated based on the individual case. Your future medical needs, weekly benefits, permanent damage from your injuries and other factors can all affect the potential value of your settlment.
Every workers’ comp case is different. Many cases have unqiue factors you can’t measure with an internet “settlement calculator.”
That is why your lawyer needs to know more than the numbers. Your lawyer needs to know you, your injury, and the history of your case. At Stow Garvin & Glenn, we take the time to talk with our clients personally and understand how their claims have developed before evaluating settlement.
Your case is not a formula. Your settlement shouldn’t be either.
We help injured workers throughout North Georgia understand the settlement process, evaluate settlement offers, and negotiate the best possible settlment for your case.
Workers Comp Injuries We Handle
- Construction injruies
- Knee and leg injuries
- Back and spinal injuries
- Machinery and factory injuries
- Lifting Injuries
- Repetitive stress injuries
- Warehouse injuries
- Workplace falls
- Commercial Driver injuries
We manage the legal and administrative aspects of your case so you can focus on recovery. Here are a few examples of what we can do.
- Manage contact with the insurance company.
- If your benefits have been denied, we can take your case to court.
- If you are receiving a weekly check, we will see that you receive the full amount you are due under the law.
- Seek all penalties you are owed.
- Make sure you get the medical care you need– and assist you in changing doctors if necessary.
- Help get you reimbursed for travel to and from medical appointments.
- Arrange independent medical examinations when needed.
- Explain the settlement process to you and work to obtain maximum benefits for your case.
Free Consultation
If you’ve been injured at work and you need a workers’ compensation attorney, call us for a FREE CONSULTATION.
No commitment and no pressure.