Category: Workers’ Compensation

If your workers’ compensation insurer is refusing to approve surgery recommended by your doctor, you don’t have to face this alone. Insurance companies often deny medical treatments, including surgeries, to save costs, but that doesn’t mean you’re out of options. You can take steps to appeal the decision and secure…

If you suffered a workplace injury and need surgery, you might wonder whether you should settle your workers’ compensation case before or after the procedure. The answer isn’t the same for everyone. An experienced workers’ compensation attorney can advise you of the best timeline for pursuing a full and fair…

Back injuries are among the most common and painful injuries people suffer at work. A severe injury can prevent you from moving or doing your job and take a long time to heal. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that over 128,000 U.S. workers sustained a back injury in one recent year,…

Many work injuries involve the knees and hips. Repairing these injuries often requires surgery before the employee can return to work. Under Georgia’s workers’ compensation laws, employees may be entitled to medical, rehabilitation, and income benefits to help during their recovery. At the Law Offices of William F. Underwood, III, P.C.,…

These benefits could be crucial to your recovery since they typically pay for medical treatment and a portion of your average weekly wage while you’re out of work. Even though your employer pays for worker’s compensation insurance to cover employees for these situations, you might feel conflicted about filing a…

Injuries at work can happen anytime, including when employees are taking breaks. If you got hurt on the job during a break, you might wonder whether you are eligible for workers’ compensation in Georgia. The answer largely depends on when and where the incident occurs. Workers’ compensation is Georgia’s system…

No one goes to work expecting to get hurt, so feeling unsure of what to do after a workplace accident is natural. If you’ve got questions about how to pay the bills after a job injury in Georgia, it’s a good idea to consult an experienced workers’ comp lawyer for…

Construction sites are inherently dangerous places. Construction workers who handle heavy machinery, tools, and vehicles often work at elevated heights or near electricity and other hazards. When accidents happen, the consequences can be tragic.  While construction workers only make up about six percent of the U.S. workforce, labor statistics show…

Did you get hurt or sick on the job in Georgia? If so, you might be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits from your employer’s insurance policy. Workers’ compensation benefits cover medical expenses and a portion of lost wages for injured employees. These benefits are available regardless of fault, providing valuable…

Georgia law requires most employers to provide employees with workers’ compensation benefits if they are hurt or become ill on the job. But can your employer fire you while receiving benefits? Keep reading to learn more from the Albany, GA workers’ compensation lawyers at the Law Offices of William F….