Workers' Compensation

Common on the Job Injuries
On the job injuries can range from the more common sprains and strains, to the most severe, paralysis, loss of limb, and death.  Some of the most frequent injuries sustained at work include:

• Muscle sprains and strains
• Back and neck injuries
• Hand and wrist injuries
• Shoulder injuries
• Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) 
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Tendonitis
  • Thoracic outlet syndrome
  • Tension neck syndrome
• Paralysis
• Coma
• Broken bones
• Herniated Disc
• Knee injuries
• Foot injuries
• Loss of a limb
• Crushing injuries
• Falling injuries
• Death 

No matter the severity of your injury, if you were hurt while on the job you have the right to file for workers comp and dispute the ruling if your claim is undervalued.  Georgia law requires that your employer or their insurance company compensate you or your family for injuries or deaths that occur while at work.  While this is true, it does not mean that they have your best interests at heart.  Devaluing your claim benefits the company and leaves you injured and without the resources you need to recover from your accident.  Only an experienced lawyer can help you fight and win your workers compensation claim. 

If you believe that your workers compensation claim is being undervalued, let an attorney at Atlanta based Kaufman Law fight for your rights.  You have been injured you deserve compensation.  Please call 1-888-WRECK-404 (1-888-973-2540) for your free consultation today.    

Hazardous Occupations
Though you can be injured at any job, there are some occupations that are more dangerous than others.  In 2006 the Department of Labor reported that nursing aides, orderlies and attendants had the most days away from work due to an on the job injury.  Construction workers, movers and truck drivers came in second with more than 40,000 at work injuries reported.  No matter what the job, Americans in the private sector were injured over 1.2 million times in 2006.  This number does not include on the job deaths or injuries that go unreported due to fear of losing a job or being demoted.

If you have been injured on the job you have nothing to fear.  The attorneys at Kaufman Law are standing by, ready to help you.  Our phone lines are open 24-7-365.  You will be able to speak with a member of our staff even if you call in the middle of the night.  We view our clients not as a file number, but as a friend in need.  We are dedicated to helping the injured and will work hard to help you.  Please call 1-888-WRECK-404 (1-888-973-2540) for your free consultation today.   

The Problem with an Independent Medical Examiner
When you file for workers compensation, you may be sent to an independent medical examiner (IME).  The word "independent" is questionable.  Your employer, the insurance company, their attorney and the doctor are looking out for their bottom line, not your best interests.  Your injuries may be minimized or dismissed altogether.  You know you are suffering after being hurt on the job.  It is not fair that so many people that you trust would work against you, dismissing your injury and attempting to undervalue your case. 

The only way to level the playing field is to ensure that you too have a team on your side; a dedicated lawyer to help you file your workers' comp claim and win your case.  At Kaufman Law, you will get the personal attention you deserve.

If you were injured at work and need help filing your claim or need to dispute your diagnosis, call the lawyers at Kaufman Law today.  Located in Atlanta, Georgia and with over 30 years of experience in workers compensation claims, we have the know-how and determination to fight and win even the toughest claims.  For help today, please call 1-888-WRECK-404 (1-888-973-2540) for your free consultation today.

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Library for Workers' Compensation:

• Hurt on the job in Georgia? Four steps that can help you get fair compensation.   
  Description: If you are injured while working, Georgia law requires that your employer or their insurance company compensate you. However, insurance companies often care more about profits than about people. Here are four steps that you can take to get the compensation you are entitled to. If you need help filing your claim or getting timely compensation, the lawyers at Kaufman Law can help. Call us toll free, 24 hours a day, at 888-973-2540 for a free consultation.
• Georgia Workers' Compensation Statistics   
  Description: Workers’ compensation claims in Georgia are serious business. Every year nearly 2 billion dollars is paid out for claims filed by injured workers. When you realize that the average workers’ comp claim takes a worker away from the job for 22 days and costs over 98 thousand dollars, it is no surprise that insurance companies and employers fight so hard against their injured employees.

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Frequent Questions for Workers' Compensation:

• What are the fees for a workers’ compensation attorney?
• What can I do about my lost wages?
• Who pays for my medical treatment?

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Case Results for Workers' Compensation:

• $225,000 - Fractured neck when a steel door frame fell

Awarded: $225,000.00

• $220,000 - Serious back injury that required surgery

Awarded: $220,000.00

• $98,000 - Fractured pelvis

Awarded: $98,000.00

• $80,000 - Injured left ankle

Awarded: $80,000.00

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Web Resources for Workers' Compensation:

• Georgia State Board of Worker's Compensation

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