What is Workers’ Compensation Law in Georgia?

Workers’ Compensation Law in Georgia is a set of rules to help employees who get hurt or sick because of their job. It makes sure they get medical care and money to help them recover.
Find out about Workers’ Compensation Law.

How Does the Claims Process Work?

When an employee gets hurt at work, they have to go through certain steps to get help:

• Telling the Employer: The worker needs to let their boss know about the injury right away.
• Filing a Claim: This is when the worker or the employer tells the Workers’ Compensation Board about the injury.
• Checking the Claim: The board looks at the claim, and the insurance company decides if they will pay for the injury.

Learn How the Claims Process Works.

What Injuries are Covered?

• Hurts from Accidents: If a worker gets hurt because of something that happens at work.
• Sickness from the Job: Diseases caused by the kind of work someone does.
• Stress Injuries: Health problems from stress or bad events at work.

Discover What Injuries are Covered.

What is Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)?

MMI happens when a worker’s health won’t get any better:

• Figuring Out MMI: A doctor says when the worker’s health is as good as it’s going to get.
• Effect on Benefits: How much help the worker gets might change based on their health.

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Telling Your Employer About Injuries

It’s important to report injuries quickly:

• How to Do It: Tell your boss and maybe fill out some forms.
• Why It Matters: Quick reporting makes sure you get help fast and your claim is processed right.

How to Report Injuries.

Benefits You Can Get

• Medical Help: Pays for doctor visits and treatments for your work injury.
• Money for Lost Wages: If you can’t work, you get some of your pay.
• Help Getting Back to Work: Training or help if you need to find a new job because of your injury.

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Handling Disagreements in Workers’ Compensation

Sometimes there are disagreements about a worker’s compensation:

• Talking It Out: Often, these issues can be solved by discussing them with the employer or insurance company.
• Mediation: A third person can help both sides agree on a solution.
• Going to Court: If talking doesn’t work, the issue might need to be solved in a legal hearing.

How to Handle Disputes.