Slip & Fall

SERVING THE ENTIRE STATE OF GEORGIA

Atlanta Workers’ Comp Lawyers for Slip, Trip and Fall Injuries

Slip and falls can happen in any workplace, from retail stores and corporate offices to hospitals and warehouses. Slips and falls of any kind can result in serious injuries that prevent you from working for weeks, months or even years.


Common types of serious slip and fall injuries include:

  • Spinal cord injuries

  • Traumatic brain injuries

  • Broken bones

  • Joint injuries

  • ACL and tendon injuries

Georgia employers are required to maintain a safe premises for all their customers and employees. Nearly all employers in Atlanta must also carry adequate workers’ compensation coverage to ensure when their workers are injured, they can get wage compensation and money to cover their injury-related health care costs.

HOW WE CAN HELP YOU

Types of Compensation

Injured workers or their surviving family members are potentially eligible to receive many different types of compensation depending on the consequences of their injuries. You could receive workers’ comp benefits for:

  • Missed wages

  • Disability

  • Surgeries and medical care

  • Travel costs to and from doctor’s appointments

  • Job retraining or occupational therapy

  • Rehabilitation and physical therapy

  • Death benefits and funeral costs if a workplace injury results in death

CLIENT FAQ'S

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What Should You Do After a Slip and Fall at Work?

    The first thing you should do after a workplace accident is seek emergency medical attention (if necessary), inform your employer and file a notice of claim. You’ll need to refer to your employer’s “Panel of Physicians,” which is a list of injury specialists near you who will evaluate your injuries and make recommendations regarding treatment and recovery. 


    The outcome of your workers’ comp claim will be highly dependent on the doctor you visit, so it’s important to visit one of these physicians as soon as possible and follow their instructions. Failure to see an approved doctor or to follow their prescribed treatments may jeopardize your case. 

  • Why Was My Slip and Fall Workers’ Comp Claim Denied?

    Claim denials are frequently a result of: 

    • Failure to follow the proper workers’ comp process or problems with paperwork 
    • Disputes over whether the injury was sustained during work hours
    • Allegations that your injury wasn’t attributable to your job duties 
    • Questions regarding the age and source of the injury 
    • Preexisting conditions 

    Workers’ compensation insurance is specifically intended to financially compensate workers who are injured while performing their employer-assigned tasks. If your employer argues the injury you sustained at work only occurred due to a non-work-related preexisting condition, they may attempt to deny your claim. 


    Disputes can also arise if your employer argues your injuries weren’t incurred while you were doing your job. If you tripped and fell while walking to a coffee shop during your break, your employer might argue that leaving the premises on your break isn’t part of your job duties and shouldn’t be covered by workers’ comp. 


    An experienced workers’ compensation lawyer can help you understand your legal options and fight for the compensation you deserve for your workplace injuries. 

SERVING THE ENTIRE STATE OF GEORGIA

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At Richardson Law, we are passionate about protecting the rights of injured workers. We stand by our record of helping people who have suffered on-the-job injuries, and we’re ready to use our experience and knowledge to advocate for you. Call (404) 689-6502 or click below to request a free consultation.

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