How Do I Get My Workers' Compensation Benefits?

Robbins & Associates, PC - Serving Atlanta and Georgia

Workers´ compensation gives both employers and employees peace of mind while they´re at the workplace. However, when you sustain an injury while on the job and the time comes for you to actually file a claim, it can seem difficult to know where to begin – especially while you are in the middle of recovery.

The experienced Georgia workers´ compensation attorney at Robbins & Associates, PC is here to help. We´d be happy to answer any questions you have about Georgia workers´ compensation law and the often complex claim process.

In the meantime, however, there are a few steps we suggest you take as soon as possible after your injury occurs, in order to ensure a smooth claim process:

• Notify your supervisor, your department, and your union steward immediately after the accident occurs.
• If your employer has pre-selected a doctor for injured employees receive medical care from, make sure you have their information. Your employer´s insurance company is legally obligated to cover all of your medical expenses if you use the doctor they have designated.
• If your employer has written an accident report, get a copy of it, and make sure that both your union steward and employer have the names of the workers who witnessed your injury and/or assisted you. This information may be necessary in order to obtain workers´ compensation benefits.
• If your workers´ compensation claim is denied, it can be appealed. However, you should seek the help of a qualified Georgia workers´ compensation lawyer to make sure the appeal is successful.

While the workers´ compensation insurance system can seem daunting, its ultimate purpose is to remove the financial burden of recovery from employees. In order to get the help and compensation you need, you should consult with an experienced attorney who knows the system inside-out, and can assist you in navigating the many rules and regulations set in place.

If you have been injured on the job in Atlanta, or anywhere else in Georgia, please contact the experienced workers´ compensation lawyer at Robbins & Associates, PC today to schedule your free consultation.