In Georgia, the law requires any business with three or more workers, including regular part-time workers, to have workers’ compensation insurance. Coverage can be verified by going to sbwc.georgia.gov and in the Popular Topics box click on “verify workers’ compensation insurance coverage”.

Yes, you can be fired while receiving workers’ compensation benefits. An injury does not protect you from being fired from your job. Georgia is an employment-at-will state, which means an employee can be fired for any reason unless the person is a victim of discrimination or has an employee contract. So yes, your employer can fire you while getting medical treatment and receiving benefits for a work-related injury or illness.

It depends on the severity of your injury, medical treatment required, and lost wages. Many workers qualify for more benefits than they realize.

Georgia law requires workers to report injuries quickly. Waiting too long could hurt your claim.

In many cases, workers must see an approved physician. We can help ensure you get the care you need.

Employers and insurance companies have lawyers protecting them. So should you! Having legal representation levels the playing field.