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WORKERS COMPENSATION
Workers Compensation has been instituted in the State of Georgia and covers treatment, benefits and compensation for employees who are injured, become ill or dies while performing his or her job duties. You are not required to prove negligence in order to file for workers compensation benefits. Under Georgia compensation law, almost any injury that happens while you are at work may be eligible for coverage. You do not have to be injured in an accident in order to be covered by workers compensation. If you have suffered from prolonged exposure to pollutants, chemicals or irritants, or if you suffer from repetitive motion stress or excessive strain on your neck or back, you may be eligible.
If you are injured on your job, you will have a limited time to file your claim in order to receive workers compensation benefits. Review the requirements which should be posted in your place of employment in a prominent location. Immediately report your injury to your supervisor, and do not tell a co-worker instead of your supervisor. If you fail to properly report the injury, your employer may contest your claim. See an approved physician from the list of physicians posted at your job, and retain a copy of the injury report and any medical records for your own personal files. If possible, file a WC-14 (first report of injury) form with the State Board of Workers Compensation and with your employer. It is important to contact an experienced workers compensation attorney immediately.
Neil W. Putnam has represented hundreds of individuals in recovering workers compensation benefits in these various categories: work-related fatalities, catastrophic injuries, severe spinal cord injuries, neck and back injuries, hip injuries, knee and leg injuries, shoulder injuries, hand/wrist/elbow and arm injuries, carpal tunnel and repetitive use injuries, crush injuries, traumatic brain injuries, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and amputation injuries.