Workers' Comp Lawyer in Atlanta

What if something goes wrong with my workers' compensation claim? There are various issues that may arise with even the seemingly simplest workers' compensation claim. This is one of many reasons it is highly recommended that you involve an attorney to assist you with your claim. An Atlanta workers' comp lawyer can help you properly file your claim for benefits and can immediately address any problem or dispute that may arise.

Your company's insurer may refuse to pay by disputing the seriousness of your injury or by saying it isn't job-related. An employer may try to prevent you from filing your claim, or try to retaliate if you do. Your employer might not even have workers' comp insurance.

Here's what you do:

If you are already represented, call your attorney and follow his or her advice.
If you are not represented, call the claims adjuster. Many problems can be handled over the telephone.
Call the Law Office of Judy Kim, P.C. if you can't solve the dispute. If it appears that you don't need an attorney, we will direct you to the appropriate resource free of charge.

If you need representation, go with one of our experienced workers' comp attorneys. They'll help you:

Document the cause and extent of your job-related health problem
Deal with your company and its insurance carrier
Select health professionals and rehabilitation consultants who specialize in your situation
Prepare for arbitration and other proceedings
Get all of the benefits you deserve

Helpful Hints

Maintain regular visits to your physician to discuss treatment choices, job restrictions
Save copies of all letters, forms, compensation checks and medical bills
Keep track of your mileage for vocational, rehabilitation and medical visits
Save notes of phone conversations
Put your social security numbers and date of injury on all papers and forms sent to the Department of Labor and Industry
Stay in touch with your employer on your progress and plans to return to work

Regardless of who is at fault, if you are injured on the job in Georgia, our state workers' compensation laws ensure that you be compensated. Because you do not have to prove that your employer caused the injury, compensation is easier to obtain in a workers' compensation case than in other personal injury cases. The employer must pay for your medical expenses and you will receive a portion of your salary during the time that you are unable to work. You may also receive compensation for a disability and job re-training. At a minimum, all medical care will be paid for by your employer under workers' compensation laws.

Physical injuries and diseases that result from your job duties or work environment are covered by workers' compensation laws, except for self-inflicted injuries, injuries from attacks by others for reasons not related to employment, or injuries resulting from self-intoxication.

Our firm helps injured workers throughout Atlanta with the various issues that may arise in the wake of workplace accidents and injuries. For your free consultation, contact an Atlanta workers' compensation attorney at our firm today.