Search Our Site

Contact Us: (912) 355-0515     Email: elizabeth@ecostnerlaw.com

Understanding what you get if you're injured on the job Do you know your rights if you get hurt at work? Worker's compensation ensures that you're reimbursed for short- and long-term expenses related to injury. In order to guarantee that you receive what you're entitled to, it's important to understand how this coverage works. Worker's Comp Explained Worker's compensation laws cover both at-work and work-related injuries. That means whether you get hurt at the actual location of your job or while performing job duties elsewhere, you're entitled to coverage.

It's worth the effort to gain a fair settlement If you become involved in a car accident, adequate compensation is vital. The combination of missed work, hospital bills and repair expenses could rapidly drain your checking account. Sadly, auto insurers often use this situation to their benefit. They make excuses and hope that you're desperate enough to accept a paltry sum. Fortunately, you can take steps to thwart these tactics. 1. Immediately contact the local authorities and ensure that they file a police report. This proves to the insurance company that a crash truly occurred.

Knowing what's covered so you can get the benefits you deserve Worker's compensation is meant to cover medical bills resulting from work-related injuries as well as partial salary for days you can't work, rehabilitation time, retraining and, in some cases, long-term disability. This coverage is for more than onsite injuries and work-related illnesses. There are many occupational accidents and health concerns that may entitle you to a worker's compensation claim. Off-Site Injuries While certain offsite situations such as your daily commute and lunch hour aren't covered,

Knowing what's covered so you can get the benefits you deserve

Worker's compensation is meant to cover medical bills resulting from work-related injuries as well as partial salary for days you can't work, rehabilitation time, retraining and, in some cases, long-term disability. This coverage is for more than onsite injuries and work-related illnesses. There are many occupational accidents and health concerns that may entitle you to a worker's compensation claim.

Don't give up on a legitimate claim

If you apply for workers' compensation benefits, your company or its insurer could deny the request. Employers have sought to reduce their expenses by devoting fewer funds to injured employees. Businesses in Georgia cut workers' compensation costs by more than 4% in 2011, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Unfortunately, such achievements often come at the expense of legitimate claims.

Workers' Compensation May Be More Useful Than You Think If you're like most people, you probably imagine workers' compensation to be a useful but ultimately narrow program that helps folks who suffer serious, acute injuries on the job. While this is certainly the case, there's a lot more to workers' compensation. In many cases, this valuable safety net can also compensate you for long-term injuries and ongoing problems caused by repetitive stress, less-than-adequate ergonomic

Can Anyone Understand the Georgia Workers Compensation Code? The injuries you sustained in a workplace accident aren't the only new problems you have to worry about. In addition to being seriously hurt, you've also lost the ability to work until you heal, which creates an unexpected financial burden. When you can't count on a regular paycheck, those mounting medical expenses will pile up. Fortunately, you might be able to obtain some relief from workers' compensation, and we've deciphered the law on your behalf. Here are some basic eligibility-determining factors you should know.
  • You are here:  
  • Home /
  • Blog

Our Office Location

Costner Law Groupc
8502 Hurst Avenue
Savannah, GA 31406‎

 

Contact Us

  • (912) 355-0515
  • (912) 355-0535
  • Elizabeth@ecostnerlaw.com