Macon Workplace Injury Lawyer

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), over one million non-fatal work injuries in 2020 led to workers’ taking time off. The three leading causes of work-related injuries were contact with objects and equipment; overexertion; falls, slips, and trips without a fall.

For people injured on the job, workers’ compensation should be there to protect them. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. Workers’ compensation doesn’t always pay the full cost of the injury. In cases where the injury was due to the actions of a third party or outside vendor, workers’ comp may not cover the injury.

Georgia law requires all companies with three or more employees to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Any injury suffered while on the job qualifies for coverage under workers’ comp, as does any condition caused by the work environment.

For instance, if you suffer from back pain and your doctor determines it is due to a stress fracture caused by repetitive lifting on the job, you may be able to file a claim through workers’ comp insurance.

However, workers’ comp has tradeoffs. It is essentially “no-fault” insurance, meaning you get immediate, unconditional insurance but give up the ability to sue your employer if they are at fault for the injury. Workers’ comp insurance is limited to:

• 100 percent of medical bills
• Ongoing disability benefits – though there could be coverage limits or gaps
• Two-thirds of your average weekly wages; maximum payment amounts are limited – or “capped” – by the state.

Workers’ comp does not cover:

• Non-economic damages like pain and suffering
• Legal damages against your employer for negligence.

You can recover two types of damages in a personal injury claim related to work in Macon, Georgia. These are economic damages and non-economic damages.

Economic Damages

Economic damages are those which have a specific monetary amount attached to them. Some common economic damages in a Georgia personal injury claim include:

• Lost wages and loss of income or economic opportunity (past and future)
• Medical expenses (past and future) related to the injury you sustained, including additional surgeries, rehab, and devices
• Home or car adjustment to accommodate your disability
• Property damages.

Non-Economic Damages

They are less easy to quantify but nevertheless affect your quality and enjoyment of life. Some non-economic damages include:

• Psychological and emotional effects, such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD
• Physical suffering, such as chronic pain and neuropathy
• Trauma
• Quality-of-life issues.

For instance, if your injury leaves you unable to travel to your children’s soccer games as you used to because you cannot sit outdoors for long periods, this is a “quality of life” injury for which you deserve compensation. This is because the injury has affected your ability to live the way you did before the accident.

While economic damages are easy to compute, determining non-economic damages is problematic because it requires expert testimony and witness statements. Making these claims stick requires the assistance of skilled attorneys who understand the evidence needed to prove your case.

Sometimes, your workers’ compensation won’t fully cover your injuries. You need extra assistance to make your case to the insurance company and the court in these special cases.

Product Defect Cases

A product defect can be due to poor product design or a piece of equipment that left the factory in a broken or damaged condition. For instance, a bearing may have been manufactured with low-grade steel, leaving it subject to stress fractures that could not be seen once the part was installed.

If you were injured when the product broke, you might have a product liability claim against the designer, manufacturer, distributor, or all three of the entities who placed the part into the supply chain. Proving that the defective component was the cause of your injury can require expert testimony and other specialized evidence.

Malicious Conduct Or Willful Negligence

Unfortunately, not all coworkers are good people. Some workers are careless, negligent, or even malicious toward others at the workplace. Your employer has a duty to correct this behavior if they are aware of it. If they fail to do so, you may have a cause of action against both the malicious coworker and your employer in the event of an injury.

Proving knowledge and failure to act takes a skilled legal team. This is the kind of case you’ll want top-tier attorneys to handle, like those with Mann Law Firm.

Denied or Delayed Workers’ Compensation Benefits? We Can Help.

Workers’ compensation should provide financial relief after a workplace injury, but too often, employers and insurance companies delay or deny valid claims. At Mann Law Firm, we fight for injured Georgia workers and ensure you receive every benefit you are entitled to. Here’s how we can help:

• Filing and Managing Your Claim – We ensure your claim is filed correctly and on time, avoiding technical denials.
• Appealing Denied Claims – If your claim has been rejected, we investigate why and fight to overturn the decision.
• Maximizing Your Benefits – We push for full coverage of medical bills, lost wages, and disability payments.
• Handling Employer Retaliation – If your employer tries to fire or punish you for filing a claim, we take legal action to protect you.

We understand every step of the process and how to overcome obstacles to get your benefits fast. Insurers try to minimize payouts—we fight back to ensure you receive the full compensation you deserve. If you’ve been injured on the job in Macon or anywhere in Georgia, don’t navigate the system alone—Mann Law Firm is here to help. Call (478) 742-3381 for a free case review today.