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How Long Do I Have to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Cases involving personal injury typically require a lawsuit to be filed within two years of the accident or injury. However, cases involving injuries that occur at work are different. The general rule in Georgia is that a claim for workers’ compensation benefits must be filed within one year of the accident date to avoid… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation: Frequently Asked Questions
Many people do not understand the workers’ compensation process or even know they are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. That’s why the attorneys at Cummings & Middlebrooks have dedicated their careers to helping workers understand this important topic as well as navigate the complicated process of obtaining income and medical benefits. Below are common… Read More »
What Benefits Are Available Through Workers’ Compensation?
After an injury on the job, workers often want to know what kind of benefits they may be eligible to receive. Every case is unique, but there are a few common benefits that could apply to you. Potential Workers’ Comp Benefits: Medical Benefits – Your company’s workers’ compensation insurance carrier will pay for authorized… Read More »
Do I Qualify For A Workers’ Compensation Claim?
If you’ve been injured on the job, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation (also known as workers’ comp) benefits. Many employers are required by state laws to carry workers’ comp insurance. It’s important to find out if you qualify because these benefits could include payment of your medical bills and weekly benefits for… Read More »
Workers’ Comp Claims: Not Just for Blue-Collar Workers
When you think of the types of injuries that may qualify for a workers’ compensation claim, you tend to think of injuries sustained during jobs that are physically demanding. While it is true that fields such as manufacturing and construction yield a high number of injuries each year, traditional office workers are not immune… Read More »
Top Five Mistakes Made in Workers’ Compensation Claims
Avoid Making These 5 Workers’ Compensation Mistakes Withholding information. Don’t withhold any information from your employer, doctors, or the insurance company, or it could hurt your claim. Also, be honest about old injuries and prior medical treatment. In a workers’ compensation case, the insurance company will gain access to your medical records and will… Read More »
Do I Really Need a Workers’ Comp Attorney?
An injury can happen at any place and at any time. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), over 3 million employees are injured at work every year. Injured workers depend on workers’ compensation for payment of lost wages and medical expenses while on the road to recovery. Here are several reasons… Read More »
6 Common Mistakes Made When Filing For Workers’ Compensation in Georgia
Getting injured at work is something you should never take lightly. Whether it’s a catastrophic injury or just a sprain, you deserve workers’ compensation benefits if you’ve been injured at work. The Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation reported over 38,000 claims in 2013. What can we learn from this? Job-related injuries happen more… Read More »
The Dangers Present at Poultry Processing Plants
Workers in the animal processing industry are exposed to a much higher degree of risk than most other workers. The leading causes of harm in the poultry industry are respiratory illnesses and traumatic injuries involving equipment and machinery. Every day, hundreds of thousands of chickens are shipped to plants for processing. With the introduction… Read More »
Injuries from Falling Debris
Stepping onto a construction job site without wearing a hard hat is big mistake. One of the leading causes of serious injuries on construction sites is falling debris. To avoid an accident or at least limit injury from an accident, wear safety equipment, be aware of your surroundings and keep an eye out for… Read More »
