Lately, you may be finding yourself with more time on your hands. Now is a great time to reconnect with your family, read that book you’ve been trying to get to, or even file a workers’ compensation claim for an injury or illness you’ve previously suffered from at your workplace. There’s probably several reasons you haven’t filed a claim already. Maybe you’re confused about the process or unsure if it’s even worth the hassle. Filing a claim for a work-related injury is extremely important as it both protects you and ensures that you receive the compensation you justly deserve!
Why should I file a workers compensation claim? Is it likely that I will be awarded any benefits as a result of my injury?
It is essential that you timely file a claim to protect yourself and ensure that you receive all benefits that are available to our injured workers. You must protect your best earning asset, yourself! If you were injured on the job and cannot work as a result, you very likely will be awarded benefits by the excellent Administrative Law Judges in our State. You must have the evidence in support, which is why it is critical to hire the best attorney right away, to zealously fight for your rights and ensure that you are timely awarded what you are entitled to receive.
How long after my workplace injury can I file a claim?
If you’re just now getting around to filing your workers’ compensation claim, you may be concerned that it’s too late. In order for your claim to still be valid, you have one year from the date of accident or two years from the last date that you received indemnity or medical benefits. If your accident falls within this time frame, don’t wait any longer! Take this time in your life to protect yourself and ensure that you’re compensated for your injury!
As for the timeline of your case, each is unique with its own set of factors that determine the length of time it takes for settlement to occur. Unfortunately, sometimes claims that should be settled quickly take much longer than predicted because of a variety of different factors. This is another great reason why it is imperative to find the best advocate and attorney timely to ensure that this process is not unnecessarily delayed.
What should I do if I’m not sure if my place of employment is at fault for my injury?
Great news, since Georgia is a “no fault” state, your rights are identical whether it is your fault or your Employer’s fault. You recover either way! This is put in place to protect employees from dangerous workplace situations and to protect their health and safety. If you have been impacted by a workplace injury, you deserve to receive benefits for the harm that was caused to you! The first step you need to take is to contact a workers’ compensation attorney so they can help you navigate the process of filing a claim and fight for your rights! If you’re interested in filing a claim and want a team that will not stop until you’ve been justly compensated, contact Poirier Law Firm today!