More than half of annual construction worker deaths are caused by falling, being struck by an object, electrocution, or being caught in or in between objects. While falls are by far the most deadly injury in construction work (34.6%), electrocution deaths and injuries are not a statistic to be ignored.
Workers in Georgia are ensured and are entitled with workers’ compensation when they are hurt while at work. Aside from the cash benefit they would get for assistance, there are other different types of benefits an injured worker or employee.
An employee’s benefits refers to the compensation to supplement the wages or salaries. Some of these includes life insurance, sick and paid leave, housing, profit sharing, child care benefits, bonuses, life insurance, medical and dental insurance, retirement plan, and short-term and long-term disability insurance.
An injured worker is covered by workers’ compensation which includes medical treatment with the expenses shouldered by the employer or the company’s insurance. The types of cash benefits one could get are Total Temporary Disability (TTD), Total Partial Disability (TPD), and Permanent Partial Disability (PPD), these are effective when the employee misses work due to injury or permanently injured. The cash benefit one could get depending on what type of disability the worker has, and the amount may vary on the average weekly wage, and other figures including salary, hourly pay, tips, meal allowances, lodging allowances, clothing allowances, and year-end bonuses. But still depending on how much the employee have worked in the 13 weeks before the injury, then all of the figures will be calculated.
Furthermore, medical/health insurance will provide you medical care and rehabilitation to help you get return to work. An employee may choose with the list of certified doctors that their employer has posted, that is to ensure the effectiveness of the doctor who will attend and provide you the right treatment for your injury. And your accredited doctor bills, hospital bills, prescriptions, therapy, and necessary travel expenses will be shouldered if the injury was caused by an accident while the employee is on the job or on duty.
An employee is also entitled for a weekly income benefits if the employee has missed work for more than seven days due to an injury, and the first check should be mailed within twenty-one (21) days after the first day the employee missed work. This is to assist the injured employee’s financial needs while he is recovering the accident or injury.
If you’ve been denied any Workers’ Compensation benefits or you have questions about your entitlement to benefits, call Bobe and Snell law offices at 470-268-5802.
If you’ve been injured at work or are suffering from a work-related illness, you may qualify for Workers’ Compensation Benefits. There are specific procedures that you must go through in order to be considered for Workers’ Compensation benefits. The first step to receiving benefits is to file your claim. The process for filing varies from state to state, so it’s important to know the process in your home state. At least in the state of Georgia, if you do not file a claim within 30 days of the initial injury, then it could result in a denial of your claim.
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You must notify your employer that you’ve suffered a work-related injury or illness, as it is the first step to initiating a Workers’ Compensation claim. The employer will have you fill out forms to be submitted to the insurance company. Some state define a clear time-frame for notifying your employer, while others state that it should be done as soon as possible. If you live in a state where the Workers’ Compensation claims are handled by a state agency, you must provide notice to the state agency that you intend to file a Workers’ Compensation claim.
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If you’ve been injured at work or are suffering from a work-related illness, you may qualify for Workers’ Compensation Benefits. There are specific procedures that you must go through in order to be considered for Workers’ Compensation benefits.
The first step to receiving benefits is to file your claim. The process for filing varies from state to state, so it’s important to know the process in your home state.
At least in the state of Georgina, if you do not file a claim within 30 days of the initial injury, then it could result in a denial of your claim.
In a perfect world, your claim would be filed immediately after your injury, but not all injuries are not that obvious. Sometimes you may not know what happened and you have pain a few days later. In these situations, it can sometimes be difficult to prove your case. This is when some people are forced to get an attorney.
You must notify your employer that you’ve suffered a work-related injury or illness, as it is the first step to initiating a Workers’ Compensation claim. The employer will have you fill out forms to be submitted to the insurance company. Some state define a clear time-frame for notifying your employer, while others state that it should be done as soon as possible.
If you live in a state where the Workers’ Compensation claims are handled by a state agency, you must provide notice to the state agency that you intend to file a Workers’ Compensation claim.
Once you’ve notified your employer and completed the necessary insurance paperwork, the insurance company will conduct an investigation. You may be asked to provide witness statements and wage verification at some point. It’s important that you get the information to them as soon as possible to prevent a delay in your benefits.
You may also need to go to arranged doctor’s appointments and have different tests completed as part of the investigation. Even if you’ve already sought medical treatment on your own, the insurance carrier may require an independent assessment of your condition from another doctor.
If you need help understanding Workers’ Compensation process in Georgia, contact Bobe and Snell Workers’ Compensation Attorneys.
Workers compensation laws throughout the country ensure that any worker injured in the course of employment is adequately compensated.
After treatment of your construction related injury or illness, your compensation lawyer will work with a team of doctors to assess the effects of your construction accident on your ability to work effectively and efficiently as before
