You Have Rights After an Injury
Injured workers often do not know that they have rights. Many are afraid to report their injuries because they think they will be fired. However, this is against the law; if you have been fired for reporting an injury, you can take action. You can also apply for workers' compensation benefits to cover your medical bills and a portion of your lost wages.
To get help with your workers' compensation claim, come to Ward & Spires, LLC. We are one of the few firms in Augusta that represents injured workers. Attorney Joe Spires is a former workers' comp insurance defense lawyer. He knows how to fight for your rights to benefits. For a free consultation with experienced Augusta workers' compensation attorneys, please call 706-993-1173 or contact us online.
Workers' Compensation in Georgia
After an injury on the job, you should notify your employer of the injury. However, this will not begin the workers' comp process. If you want to apply for benefits, you need to file a claim with the Georgia State Board of Workers' Compensation within one year of the accident or of the medical treatment provided by your employer. We can help you file the initial application and assist you if your claim has already been denied.
During our legal careers, we have seen injured workers from many industries, including health care. The nursing industry is understaffed, which leads to nurses and nurses' aides working more shifts and doing strenuous tasks such as lifting patients. Lifting injuries to the back, neck and shoulders are very common.
Bad ergonomics and the repetitive tasks performed by office workers can result in carpal tunnel syndrome and other repetitive stress injuries. Factory and warehouse workers also perform jobs that involve repetitive motions such as lifting, bending and working machinery.
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in the U.S. Workers often suffer injuries to the neck and back such as ruptured, compressed or herniated discs. When construction begins at Plant Vogtle near Waynesboro, Georgia, we can represent any workers who are injured on the job.
Please call our office at 706-993-1173 to schedule an appointment with our Georgia work injury attorneys. Your consultation is free.
