We cannot stress enough how important it is that you immediately notify your employer that you were injured on the job. You should also seek immediate medical attention from one of the doctors approved by your employer and the insurance company.

The state of Georgia allows workers injured on the job up to 30 days from the date of injury to file a workers’ compensation claim. Although Georgia workers’ compensation law guarantees most employees compensation benefits if they are injured at work, persuading your employer (or its insurance company) that you got hurt on the job or of the extent of your injuries can sometimes be an uphill battle. This is why it is so important that you contact Slater & King, Attorneys at Law immediately. Atlanta, Georgia Workers’ Compensation Attorney Randy Slater is a former Georgia State Board of Workers' Compensation employee who is committed to making sure that all Georgia workers get the compensation that they are owed.

Georgia Workers’ Compensation
In Georgia, you cannot sue your employer for personal injury. You can, however, take all the necessary steps to make sure that you receive your full compensation benefits from your employer. Injured workers should receive compensation for all medical expenses and 2/3rds of their wages, as well as other applicable benefits (this will vary, depending on the seriousness of the injury) while they take time off from work to recover.

Some Georgia employers, however, will not hesitate to contest your claim or pay you less compensation if they believe that they can prove that your injury was caused by a preexisting medical condition or because you violated safety regulations. An insurance company may even persuade an injured worker to agree to a lump sum settlement that in the long run is worth less than what the employee might have received. Slater & King, Attorneys at Law can help you contest the denial of any benefits and make a solid case for why you are entitled to full compensation. We also have helped families of deceased workers receive their full death benefits.

Third Party Lawsuits
Some work injury accidents happen because a third party, such as the manufacturer of a defective product or an outside contractor, was negligent or careless. Our Atlanta personal injury law firm can file personal injury claims and lawsuits against all negligent third parties.

Let Our Family Take Care of Your Family
For over 32 years, Slater & King, Attorneys at Law has provided successful legal representation to workers’ compensation and personal injury clients in Atlanta and all over Georgia. You become part of the Slater & King family the moment that we agree to represent you. We care about what happens to you and your family, and Mr. Slater will work with you every step of the way to ensure a successful outcome. Let us take care of you.

Sooner or Later, You’re Going to Call Slater
If you are an injured construction worker, office worker, restaurant employee, truck driver, delivery person, store representative or any other employee whose workers’ compensation claim has been rejected or you have an employer that is pressuring you to return to work when you know that you haven’t fully recovered, Mr. Slater can take immediate and effective legal action on your behalf.

To schedule your FREE consultation with Atlanta, Georgia Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Randy Slater, call Slater & King, Attorneys at Law at (404) 888-0500 or—toll-free—(877) 9-SLATER or Contact us online.