Workers face many dangers on the job, including slips, trips, falls, falling objects, equipment failures, and workplace violence. Contact with machinery, overexertion, and exposure to hazardous materials also result in significant workplace injuries each year.
Trips, slips, and falls account for 20% to 40% of disabling work-related injuries. Most injuries are mechanical and often require orthopedic treatment. Road crashes involving motor vehicles are the leading cause of work-related fatalities in the United States.
In Georgia, workers injured on the job have the right to pursue compensation through a workers’ compensation claim or, in some situations, a personal injury claim against a third party. Understanding which cause applies to your accident helps determine which legal path is most appropriate.
If you are injured at work or during a work-related activity, you may be able to recover compensation for medical bills and other damages. In Georgia, injured workers generally have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim against their employer’s insurance. In some situations, a separate personal injury claim may also be possible against a third party whose negligence contributed to the accident.
Through a workers’ compensation claim, you may recover medical expenses, disability benefits, and lost wages. A personal injury claim may also allow for pain and suffering damages, depending on the circumstances.
If you have questions about which option applies to your situation, consider speaking with an Atlanta workers’ compensation attorney who handles these cases across Fulton County, DeKalb County, and throughout Georgia.
Workplace accidents in Georgia can result in significant medical expenses, time away from work, and lasting physical effects. Whether the cause was a slip and fall, a machinery failure, a hazardous material exposure, or a vehicle crash on the job, injured workers have legal options worth understanding.
Georgia law sets specific deadlines and procedures for workers’ compensation claims and personal injury actions. Knowing which path applies to your situation, and acting within the required timeframes, can affect the outcome of your claim. The Dressie Law Firm, LLC, founded by Emanuel Dressie, handles workplace injury cases across Atlanta and throughout Georgia.
Free consultations are available for people who want to understand their options after a work-related injury. If you would like to explore what may be available to you, consider reaching out to schedule a consultation.
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