Receiving a Workers' Compensation Settlement in Georgia

What is the process?

Under ideal circumstances, you would not bring your work injury case to court for a Georgia workers' compensation settlement. Receiving workers' compensation benefits does not require you to prove that the injury was the fault of your employer. These benefits are issued because the Georgia workers' comp law recognizes that workplace injuries will occur, and that they need to be handled in a fair and timely manner.

But what if your employer was not fair or timely in handling your claim for compensation? In that case, you may need to pursue legal redress in court for the benefits and justice that you deserve.

Steps to obtaining a workers compensation settlement in Georgia

First, Georgia workers' comp attorneys need evidence for your case. The Law Offices of Gary M. Kazin requests that you supply documentation such as bills from physicians, hospitals, pharmacies, rehabilitative centers, and medical equipment companies. Other expenses incurred because of your injury are also appropriate to show us at this time. These expenses can include the value of time missed from work, or functions that you are no longer able to perform due to your injury. We review this documentation and see if we can build a solid case from it.

If we feel that we have a sound case, our next step is to file your claim in court. The defendants are informed of the fact that a suit is being brought against them. We contact their attorneys and arrange a time to meet for discovery, a process during which all the evidence collected is shared by the plaintiff and the defendant. At times, the attorneys of the defendants advise them that offering a Georgia worker compensation settlement is in their best interest, and the defendant proceeds to make that offer.

However, if no settlement is offered, we go to trial. This is where our thirty years of litigation experience comes into play. It is important to note that the Law Offices of Gary M. Kazin works for you on a contingency fee basis. If you do not receive a recovery amount, then you owe us no money.  If you are looking for experienced Georgia workers' compensation attorneys, please take a look at what we can do for you.

Let us advocate for your workers compensation settlement in Georgia

The Law Offices of Gary M. Kazin is dedicated to providing helpful advice when filing a workers' comp claim in Georgia on behalf of injured workers. If you need assistance with a worker compensation settlement in Georgia, call us at (404) 378-8227, or contact us online. We look forward to discussing your case with you.