Augusta Workplace Accidents Lawyer

Were you or a loved one hurt in a workplace accident in Augusta, GA? You may be entitled to compensation under Georgia workers’ compensation and personal injury laws. An experienced Augusta workplace accidents lawyer at Hawk Law Group can help you fight to recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and more. 

We’ve been helping people like you recover fair compensation for decades. We’ve already won tens of millions of dollars to help our clients get back on their feet again–and we know how to get the results you deserve.

We offer a free initial consultation, so don’t hesitate to contact our law offices in Augusta, Georgia at (706) 722-3500, to schedule yours today.

How Hawk Law Group Can Help After a Workplace Accident in Augusta

How Hawk Law Group Can Help After a Workplace Accident in Augusta

Workplace injuries are inconvenient to say the least. While you’re struggling to make ends meet, the insurance company might offer a settlement that doesn’t even cover your costs. Your employer gets to choose your doctor–and they decide your level of disability.

All of that can make it tough to get the compensation you deserve. Hiring an experienced personal injury attorney in Augusta can make a big difference in the amount of money you take home.

At Hawk Law Group, we have over 71 years of experience fighting for clients like you. We’ve helped those clients take home millions of dollars in compensation over the years. In fact, we’ve won some of the largest verdicts in the CSRA.

After a work-related injury, our law firm will:

  • Prepare your workers’ compensation claim
  • Investigate to determine whether you’re eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit
  • Fight for you if your workers’ comp claim is denied or undervalued
  • Help you get an accurate disability rating and independent medical examination (IME)
  • Negotiate with the insurance companies to help you get a fair settlement

If you were hurt on the job, you have options. Call our Augusta personal injury attorneys to learn more today.

How Common Are Workplace Accidents in Augusta?

According to BLS data, 2.7 million Americans were hurt on the job in 2020. At least 5,333 people were killed in fatal work accidents in 2019, the last year data was available.

In the state of Georgia, over 78,000 nonfatal work injuries and illnesses were reported in 2019. About 41,600 of those cases were considered “severe.” “Severe” means that the injured worker was subjected to job restrictions or required to miss work.

You might expect that most of those injuries were sustained in dangerous construction or factory accidents. In reality, 55% of all Georgia workplace accidents occurred in two industries:

  • Trade, transportation, and utilities
  • Education and health services

Were you injured in a work accident? Call our lawyers in Augusta to learn more about your legal rights and options today.

What is My Augusta Workplace Accident Case Worth?

Most often, the value of a workplace accident claim depends on the severity of the injuries. However, many different factors can be relevant in calculating the fair value of your case.

Those factors include:

  • The cost of your medical treatment
  • The duration of your recovery
  • Your average weekly wages before the accident
  • Whether you’re able to work or are expected to return to work
  • The identity of the party who was responsible for your accident

First, our lawyers will determine whether you’re eligible to file a third-party lawsuit. Injured workers in Georgia can’t sue their employers for damages. However, not all workplace accidents are caused by employers.

If a negligent third party caused your workplace accident, your case will be worth more than your workers’ compensation benefits. Georgia workers’ compensation laws don’t offer benefits for non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering.

What Types of Damages Are Available to Workplace Accident Victims in Augusta, GA?

There are two primary sources of compensation if you get injured on the job in Augusta: workers’ compensation and personal injury claims. The types of damages available depend on how you pursue compensation.

Georgia Workers’ Compensation Laws

Most Georgia employers are required to carry workers’ comp insurance. You can file a workers’ compensation claim as long as your accident was work-related. It doesn’t matter who caused the accident or whether it occurred at your normal jobsite.

Workers’ compensation provides injured workers with:

  • Medical benefits
  • Temporary wage replacement benefits
  • Permanent disability benefits
  • Vision and hearing loss benefits
  • Compensation to account for loss of use of a body part
  • Death benefits

Workers’ comp should cover the full cost of your medical care, assuming you see an approved doctor. Your weekly check will equal about ⅔ of your wages before the accident. However, your check will be capped at $675 if you were injured after July 2019–even if your earnings were much higher.

Personal Injury Lawsuits in Georgia

Say your employer wasn’t entirely responsible for your accident. Any negligent third parties who played a role can be held liable under Georgia personal injury laws. 

If that’s the case, you can recover damages in addition to your workers’ compensation benefits, such as:

  • Past and future medical expenses
  • 100% of your lost wages
  • Reduced earning potential
  • Rehabilitation 
  • Property damage
  • Pain and suffering
  • Mental anguish
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Disfigurement and scarring
  • Anxiety
  • Depression 
  • PTSD
  • Loss of consortium

Responsible parties may include negligent property owners, contractors, or even manufacturers of defective work equipment. Our Augusta workplace accidents attorneys can help you identify all liable parties–and demand fair compensation from everyone involved.

Can I Recover Damages If I’m Being Blamed for a Workplace Accident in Georgia?

Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system. You’re entitled to benefits even if you caused the accident. 

In personal injury cases, Georgia follows modified comparative negligence laws. You can recover damages from a negligent third party as long as you were less than 50% responsible for the accident.

We’ll Fight to Recover Compensation for All of Your Workplace Accident Injuries

Employees can sustain a wide variety of injuries in work-related accidents. Some of the most common work injury claims involve:

Few things can be more important than seeking fair compensation after a work accident–especially if you have to miss work while you recover. Our lawyers at Hawk Law Group are here to help you recover the maximum compensation you deserve. Call today to schedule a free case review for more detailed legal advice.

What Causes Most Workplace Accidents in Augusta, Georgia?

At Hawk Law Group, our lawyers in Augusta handle all types of workplace accident and injury claims, including those involving:

  • Slip and fall accidents
  • Scaffolding accidents
  • Accidents where a worker is caught in between two objects
  • Injuries caused by heavy lifting
  • Exposure to toxic substances and chemicals
  • Construction site accidents
  • Manufacturing accidents
  • Welding accidents
  • Factory accidents
  • Fires and explosions
  • Electrocution accidents
  • Exposure to live electricity and exposed electrical wires
  • Roof and ladder falls
  • Accidents involving heavy machinery
  • Unsafe work equipment
  • Car accidents
  • Truck accidents
  • Accidents involving falling objects

Why do so many work accidents happen in Georgia? Most workplace accidents happen because someone was negligent. 

Some of the most common causes include:

  • Failure to follow OSHA and state safety regulations
  • Lack of proper safety protection
  • Communication failures
  • Improperly trained employees
  • Lack of supervision
  • Inexperienced workers
  • Defective work equipment

It’s critical to identify the cause of your accident. Otherwise, you risk leaving valuable compensation on the table. Call for a free case evaluation today to learn more about how our experienced attorneys can help with your case. 

How Do I Prove Negligence After a Workplace Accident in Georgia? 

Negligence is a failure to exercise reasonable caution under the circumstances. You won’t have to prove that your employer was negligent to file a claim for workers’ comp benefits. However, most third-party lawsuits are based on negligence.

To prove negligence, you must establish four elements:

  • A duty of care
  • Breach of duty
  • Causation
  • Damages 

In the simplest terms, you must show that someone else’s careless or wrongful acts directly caused your accident and injuries.

How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After a Workplace Accident in Georgia?

You only have a limited amount of time to seek compensation for work injuries in Georgia. You must give your employer notice of your injuries within 30 days of the accident. If you wait longer than 30 days, you could lose your workers’ comp benefits.

You have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit under the Georgia statute of limitations. Once two years pass, you forfeit your right to sue a negligent third party for damages.

Contact an Augusta Workplace Accidents Lawyer for a Free Consultation

Our lawyers at Hawk Law Group have helped countless clients recover fair compensation over the years. If you or a loved one were injured at work, call an Augusta workplace accidents lawyer today. We offer free initial consultations, so please don’t hesitate to call.

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Areas We Serve in Augusta, GA

We serve clients in Augusta, North Augusta, Downtown Augusta, Medical District, Forest Hills, Summerville, Murray Hill, Harrisburg, West End, Hammond’s Ferry, Harrisburg, Bethlehem, Glendale, Turpin Hill, South Turpin Hill, May Park, Sand Hills, and its surrounding areas.
We also handle injury cases throughout Georgia and South Carolina.