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Georgia law requires an injured employee to notify their employer of a workplace injury within 30 days of the accident. Reporting an injury as soon as possible is the best way to protect your right to workers’ compensation benefits.

However, every case is different. If you are concerned that you waited too long to report your injury, you should speak with an experienced workers’ compensation attorney before assuming you do not have a claim.

Georgia workers’ compensation law provides a variety of benefits for employees who are injured on the job. Depending on your situation, these benefits may include authorized medical treatment, wage replacement while you recover, rehabilitation services, permanent partial disability benefits, and death benefits for eligible dependents. An experienced attorney can help you understand which benefits may be available in your case.

In most cases, Georgia workers’ compensation law requires injured employees to choose a treating physician from their employer’s approved Panel of Physicians. Employers must properly post and explain this panel to their employees. If they fail to do so, an injured worker may have additional rights when selecting their medical providers.

A denied workers’ compensation claim does not necessarily mean you are not entitled to benefits. Many valid claims are initially disputed by the employer or insurance company. An experienced workers’ compensation attorney can evaluate the facts of your case and determine whether you may be entitled to medical treatment, lost wages, or other benefits under Georgia law.

It is important to act quickly. In many cases, an injured worker has one year from the date of the injury to file a claim with the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation. If your claim has been denied, you should speak with an attorney as soon as possible to protect your rights.

Not every workers’ compensation claim requires an attorney. But if your claim has been denied, your employer or the insurance company is disputing your benefits, or you have questions about your rights, speaking with an experienced lawyer can make a difference. Consultations with Halberg Law Firm are always free, so please give us a call.