Blindness or Eye Injuries Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia 

Total or industrial blindness is defined as a catastrophic work injury under Section G of Georgia’s workers’ compensation statute (O.C.G.A. § 34-9-200.1). If you have suffered severe vision loss as a result of a workplace accident, contact the Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Gilbert to discuss your case in a free consultation. You may be entitled to lifetime benefits.

How to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Georgia

Suppose you are seriously injured on the job. In that case, you will not have to grapple with some of the initial requirements for filing a claim, as the circumstances of your injury and immediate need for medical care will force the Employer to act. It is essential to understand that in such cases, the insurer will likely act as if they are your friend or may even state that they will take care of you. They might even tell you that you do not need an lawyer or that if you do get a lawyer, their cooperation will stop. NOTHING COULD BE FARTHER FROM THE TRUTH. SUPPOSE THERE IS ONE THING I COULD TELL SOMEONE WHO HAD JUST BEEN DEVASTATED BY A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AT WORK. IN THAT CASE, IT IS THIS: HIRE ME IMMEDIATELY, AND IF YOU DO NOT HIRE ME, HIRE SOMEONE ELSE WITH THE SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE I HAVE IMMEDIATELY. 

Why is this true? 

• You have the absolute right to know your rights. The insurer has no obligation to tell you your rights or entitlements. 
•  From day one, the insurer will be working to posture your case so that is represents their minimum exposure. The gap between their minimum exposure and your maximum entitlement under the Act can literally be hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars. 
• You have more control over your medical than you think. You need to know how to exercise that power. 
• You are eventually going to need a lawyer anyway to get your case resolved or to obtain benefits, because the insurer simply says, “We don’t care, we ain't paying.” You will pay the same 25% regardless of when you hire them. 
• In the vast majority of cases, you won’t pay any fees until the case settles. We only get paid if we change the status quo, and even then, we are very good at getting the insurer to pay your attorneys’ fees. 
• Last, but not least, having us on the case significantly reduces your stress dealing with adjusters, rehabilitation suppliers, and even doctors. In a workers' compensation world where everyone is potentially aligned against you, you will have someone you can trust. 

So while there are many pitfalls and notice requirements in this arena, while you have up to a year to formally file your workers’ compensation claim, while you have just 30 days to report an injury to your supervisor, etc. Your best option is to hire us to advise and protect you within the law.