Slips, trips, and falls are some of the most common causes of injuries in the workplace. If you believe that you are entitled to a workers' compensation claim due to a slip, trip, or fall, but aren't sure how to go about it, contact Brooks Injury Law.
What Kind of Workplace Injuries Can Result in a Claim?
Slip and trips give way to falls in the work environment that can cause serious injury and put you out of work for some time. If this occurs, you are likely entitled to a workers' compensation claim. Other falls that occur without a trip or a slip, resulting in injury, may also give you entitlement to a workers' compensation claim as well. What's important to remember is that workers' compensation is considered a "no fault" system, meaning that it doesn't matter who or what was at fault, if you have obtained an injury while on the clock you have the right to certain compensation.
Common Slip Causes
Common Trip Causes
What to do After Being Injured on the Job
Slips, Trips, and Falls Statistics
What do Workers' Compensation Benefits Cover?
This includes hospital and doctor visits, medication, rehabilitation, physical therapy, etc.
In Georgia, you are entitled to weekly benefits if you miss more than seven days of work. You will receive two-thirds of your average weekly wage, but by Georgia law you may not receive more than $575 a week.
If the workplace injury catastrophically resulted in wrongful death, death and funeral benefits will be granted.
These benefits will be based on the severity of the injury obtained and wages earned.
These benefits will also be based on the severity of the injury obtained and whether or not the individual is able to return to work.