Atlanta Broken Bone Injury Lawyer

At Gilbert Injury Law, we’ve seen firsthand that a broken bone can be far more than a temporary setback. It can disrupt your livelihood, cause long-term pain, and leave lasting financial challenges. For many workers, a fracture means weeks or even months away from work, costly medical bills, and uncertainty about when or if they can return to their job.

If you suffered a broken bone at work and are now dealing with the aftermath, turn to our firm for assistance. Led by Attorney Jeffrey S. Gilbert, we’ve secured life-changing outcomes for numerous clients in serious workers’ compensation cases. Whatever challenges you’re facing, Attorney Gilbert and our supporting team can be by your side at every step and work to recover the compensation you need to move forward with your life. 

Discuss your situation and how our Atlanta broken bone injury lawyer can assist you in a free consultation. Call (762) 300-3530 or get in touch online to schedule yours. Virtual consultations are available for your convenience.

Your Options for Securing Compensation After a Broken Bone at Work

If you break a bone while performing work duties in Georgia, you’re generally entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. 

These benefits can include:

• Medical coverage for doctor visits, surgery, physical therapy, and follow-up care
• Wage replacement benefits while you’re unable to work
• Permanent disability benefits, if the injury causes long-term impairment
• Vocational rehabilitation, if you need retraining to return to suitable employment

To receive benefits, you must report the injury to your employer as soon as possible and seek medical care from an approved provider. Even with proper documentation, insurers sometimes delay or deny claims, arguing that the injury didn’t occur at work or that it’s less severe than reported. Should something like this have happened to you, contact Gilbert Injury Law right away. We can intervene to defend your rights and challenge a denial through appropriate legal avenues. 

When Is Broken Bone Considered a “Catastrophic Injury”?

Most broken bones eventually heal, but some are so severe that they qualify as catastrophic injuries under Georgia law. According to Georgia Code § 34-9-200.1 (2024), an injury is considered “catastrophic” when it prevents the injured worker from performing their previous job or any other available work.

A broken bone may be deemed catastrophic if it results in:

• Permanent loss of function or mobility
• Amputation or loss of use of a limb
• Chronic pain or nerve damage that prevents physical labor
• Severe compound or crush fractures that require extensive surgery and rehabilitation

If your injury qualifies as catastrophic, you may be entitled to lifetime income and medical benefits, as well as long-term rehabilitation and vocational assistance. Our firm has extensive experience securing catastrophic classifications for clients with serious orthopedic injuries, enabling them to receive every benefit the law allows.