Employers and Insurers often try to minimize the benefits received by Employees who have been injured on the job. It is important to hire experienced lawyers to ensure that you are treated fairly and receive maximum compensation in these situations. Complex laws exist in the State of Georgia designed to protect you in the event of an accident. We are confident that we have the expertise to represent you vigorously in Georgia’s Workers’ Compensation arena. If you have been injured on the job, it is imperative that you follow certain steps to make sure your rights are protected. Failure to do so promptly, may jeopardize your claim.
We, at The Law Offices of Jorge Luis Flores, understand the complexities of Workers’ Compensation Law. We will work with you to help obtain all the benefits you are entitled to.
You may be eligible to receive some of the following benefits from the employer/insurer:
- Paid Medical Benefits
- Weekly Income Benefits
- Temporary Partial and/or Permanent Partial Disability Benefits
- Transportation to and from medical appointments
- Mileage Reimbursement for travel between medical appointments
- Interpretation Services
- Prescription Medications
- Housing (in certain situations)
- Durable Medical Equipment
- Attendant Care
Examples of work-related injuries include:
- Spinal Cord Injuries involving paralysis
- Back Injuries
- Head Injuries
- Shoulder Injuries
- Neck Injuries
- Amputations
- Fractures
- Joint Injuries
- Hip Injuries
- Knee Injuries
- Hand Injuries
- Finger Injuries
- Foot Injuries
- Eye Injuries
- Loss of hearing
- Strokes
- Heart Attacks
- Burn Injuries
- Nerve Damage
- Complex Lacerations
- Fall Injuries
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Fatal Work Accidents