Workers Compensation Attorney in Augusta

Workers’ compensation typically covers injuries that occur at work. These injuries must have occurred during your work hours while performing tasks related to your job. State law generally limits workers’ comp benefits to obvious physical injuries or illnesses. One of our specialists at Morgan & Morgan can explain the applicable laws regarding workers’ comp claims if you don’t know whether your injury qualifies.

Typically, your injury must consist of one of the following:

• A sudden physical trauma
• Gradual physical trauma
• Illness
• Death

You may not get coverage if the injury occurred at work but was unrelated to the job. The same applies if you were harmed while on a lunch break or performing unassigned duties. Additionally, you cannot get workers’ compensation if you were hurt while willfully engaging in misconduct or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

State law gives you 30 days to report your accident or injury to your employer. Unless you have a valid exception, failure to notify your job of the injury could mean losing your right to workers’ compensation benefits.

Filing a workers’ compensation claim can be confusing and time-consuming, especially if you’re recovering from a significant injury. At Morgan & Morgan, we can help you navigate the claims process by taking care of the following.

• Investigating the manner of accident or injury and gathering evidence to definitively prove it was related to work
• Compiling proof of your injuries, medical costs, and additional covered expenses, such as travel
• Helping you secure proper medical treatment, tracking your appointments, and obtaining medical records and doctors’ reports
• Ensuring you get appropriate lost income and disability benefits and that you have coverage for your medical expenses
• Communicate with your employer, their insurance company, and other parties to keep your case moving forward
• Negotiating a fair claim settlement after you’ve reached maximum improvement to close your case

We have an extensive nationwide network of attorneys with expertise working with workers’ compensation claims, and some are located in the Augusta area. Contact one of our specialists today to learn more about your legal options.

Morgan & Morgan is the nation’s largest personal injury law firm, and we have a proven track record of success. We have recovered over $20 billion in damages for our clients and can work to help ensure you receive full and fair compensation. Contact Morgan & Morgan today to schedule a free consultation with one of our specialists.