Workers Compensation Lawyer in Atlanta

Serving workers comp clients in Atlanta, Marietta, Cartersville, Decatur & surrounding areas

Legal guidance for Atlanta workers comp concerns

The law firm of Hoffspiegel & Associates has been helping Georgians injured at work for over 25 years. When a worker is injured on the job, workers' compensation is available to cover medical expenses as well as to replace lost wages. The main stipulation is that the injury must be directly job-related; fault is not a factor in workers' compensation. Both injuries sustained in accidents and those incurred through the repetition of normal job duties are eligible for workers' compensation benefits. The goal of workers' compensation is to protect injured workers, returning them to their jobs as quickly as possible, when appropriate.

Workers' compensation laws cover medical care costs including:

Medical services
Surgical services
Hospital services

Dental services
Crutches
Hearing aids

Physical therapy
Nursing care
Prescribed medications

Your Medical Assessment: Your doctor should adhere to the guidelines outlined by the State Board of Workers Compensation. Collecting and documenting the proper information helps ensure that your claim in processed quickly and that you receive the compensation you deserve. For a list of information your doctor should collect and record, read more >>

Types of Injuries:

Atlanta, GA workers comp covers catastrophic and non-catastrophic injuries. Catastrophic injuries generally involve the following:

Amputations
Blindness

Severe paralysis
Severe head injuries

Severe burns

Injuries of a nature and severity that prevents an employee from being able to perform his or her prior work. Read more >>

Workplace Injury benefits:

While some people collect Atlanta workers comp uneventfully from the state's workers' compensation system for items including medical bills and back wages, it is very easy to become mired in the complicated bureaucracy. A skilled Atlanta workers comp attorney can assist you, investigate your claim, represent you at your hearing, and ensure that you receive the maximum benefits to which you are entitled. Read more >>

Types of Workers Comp Settlements:

In Georgia there are two types of workers’ compensation settlements. The first is the bona fide dispute and the second is the no liability settlement agreement. Any settlement entered into is binding upon both parties, and it must be submitted to, reviewed, and approved by the State Board of Workers' Compensation.In a bona fide dispute settlement, the employer admits liability and the settlement sets forth the contentions of both parties. The settlement agreement sets forth amounts paid to the employee to settle the workers' compensation case. Read more >>

Types of Workers Compensation Claims:

Workplace accidents and injuries are serious events that disrupt lives and wreak havoc in the workplace and family. In Georgia, every employer with three or more employees must provide workers compensation coverage. Workers comp benefits can be paid even if the injured employee was at fault. It is best to seek the advice of a skilled lawyer to investigate your claim as soon after your injury as possible. The law covers private industry as well as civil service employees, part-time, temporary, freelance, self-employed, independent contractors, domestic, and migrant workers. Read more >>

CONTACT ATLANTA'S HOFFSPIEGEL & ASSOCIATES TODAY

Our law office can help if you have been injured on the job and your employer is denying you the compensation you deserve. Read the Frequenly Asked Questions to learn more about personal injury and workers compensation in Atlanta. Attorney Lloyd Hoffspiegel has extensive experience in workers compensation hearings, and he can help you receive the benefits owed to you. Call us at 404.760.8600 or contact us online.