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Filing Your Workers' Compensation Claim

Need Help Filing a Georgia Workers' Compensation Claim?

Our Lawyers can Help

What should you do when you are injured or if your claim for workers' compensation benefits has been unreasonably denied?

The workers' compensation claim attorneys at the Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C. can help you at any stage of the process.

After Your Injury

We can help you take the right steps in the initial application for workers' compensation benefits. It is important to report your accident as soon as possible to your employer. If you do not report it within 30 days, you may lose your right to Georgia workers compensation benefits.

After Compensation has been Denied

If your employer's workers' comp insurance company has denied your claim for benefits that you believe you deserve, contact a lawyer at our firm as soon as possible. Deadlines apply. Don't lose your right to compensation because you delayed filing a Georgia workers' compensation claim. We will tell you forthrightly whether we may be able to help you.

After Benefits Have Been Terminated

Often injured workers receive benefits for a period of time after filing a Georgia workers' compensation claim, but then the checks stop coming. Often our attorneys are able to help resolve the problems with your claim and get you the money you deserve.

If Your Payments Aren't Right

After filing a workers' compensation claim, many injured workers do not receive the correct amount of compensation. We will calculate the exact amount of compensation you deserve and work to make sure the insurance company pays it.

If You Want a Lump Sum Settlement

If you receive weekly disability benefits and would prefer to receive one lump sum, contact us. We will negotiate with the workers' compensation insurance company to get you a fair settlement.

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