Exceptional Legal Representation In Workers' Comp Claims
Our firm is founded by Robert Bourne, an attorney widely recognized for his knowledge and skill in this area of law. He has helped thousands of injured Georgians obtain workers' compensation benefits. Our goal is to help you get all of the benefits you are entitled to receive.
Insurance companies will often try to take advantage unrepresented workers after an injury. Be on the lookout for unsavory practices, such as:
- Ignoring your requests for medical treatment
- Paying you the wrong amount of weekly income benefits
- Lowball settlement offers
- A "company doctor" is trying to send you back to work too soon
- Denying valid claims
- Failing to pay for travel expenses to doctor appointments
Workers’ compensation cases are different than personal injury cases because they have their own special rules. In workers' comp, employees who are unrepresented by an attorney often do not receive the full benefits they are entitled to.
Our attorneys are often asked to speak at legal seminars to teach other lawyers how to handle work injury cases. The insurance companies are represented by expert attorneys and you should be too. Learn more about what a workers' compensation lawyer does.
Industries and professions we have represented
Construction Site Accidents | Railroad (FELA) Law | Forklift Accidents | Factory Accidents | Farm Workers | Kroger Accidents | Healthcare - hospital workers, nurses, doctor's office professionals | Factory workers in manufacturing facilities | Police officers and law enforcement | Firefighters and EMTs | Part-time employees | Roofers |Cleaners - janitorial and custodial staff| Landscaping and lawn care professionals | Restaurant workers - cooks, waiters and other restaurant staff | Construction workers | Independent contractors
We've got your back.
Don't wait to contact an attorney if you get hurt at work. The clock is ticking on your case. the Georgia statute of limitations restricts the amount of time injured workers have to file a claim to within one year of the accident date—not two years as in other personal injury claims. Also, workers compensation laws in Georgia have many deadlines and traps that could damage the value of your case. We will protect your benefits.
Maximizing Your Settlement
To ensure you receive the best possible outcome in your workers' compensation case, consider the following tips:
- Seek medical attention promptly: Your health should be your top priority. Obtain medical care as soon as possible, and keep records of your treatment and expenses.
- Report the injury to your employer: Inform your employer about your injury as soon as possible to start the workers' compensation claim process.
- Follow your doctor's advice: Adhere to your doctor's recommendations for treatment and recovery to demonstrate your commitment to getting better.
- Consult an attorney: An experienced workers' compensation attorney can help you navigate the claims process, ensure you receive appropriate benefits, and negotiate a fair settlement on your behalf.
Notable Results for our clients
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Electrocution - $4,300,000
This was a catastrophic traumatic brain injury that occured on the job. The worker required lifetime medical care.
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Work accident - $2,300,000
The claimant in this workers' compensation case suffered from partial paralysis as a result of their workplace injury. The settlement of $2,300,000 demonstrates the importance of providing adequate compensation for workers who have experienced life-altering injuries on the job.
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Car Accident - $325,000
In this workers' comp claim, the injured party was involved in a motor vehicle accident.
