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Athens Workers Compensation Attorneys

Fighting for the Legal Rights of Injured Workers

An accident on the job has resulted in your inability to work. Medical bills are stacking up, and you have a family to take care of. Building a strong future after an on-the-job injury starts with Montlick.

Injuries that occur while a person is at work are often treated differently than other injuries. The workers’ compensation allows injured individuals to collect benefits when an injury happens on the job. When the job site becomes a danger zone, our lawyers are your foundation for justice.

Montlick: The Answer to Your Accident

When a work injury accident upends your life, you need a law firm that knows how to explore all avenues of compensation and vigorously pursue them on your behalf. That’s what we’ve been doing for 40 years and we have a track record of wins to prove it.

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I been using this company for couple years and Ellis Liu is very professional and doing great job helping you with your cases he is very good at his job
Mariya Kukareva
This company is GREAT! My attorney Mike was super nice and did a great job for me, his assistant Laura G.was also super nice and called me with updates on my case or if I had any questions she would help me , if for some reason she didn't know she would call me back within 24 hrs. WOW! Again GREAT COMPANY!
Debbie Rider
I love Attorney Lynn Walker at Montlick, as well as her associates. I have known Attorney Walker for a while from my first accident some odd years ago, and every since then I know who to call to get the job done.Go Attorney L. Walker I love you!!!!!Go Montlick Injury Attorneys!!!!!!Put me in a commercial!
Cheyene Jackson
Paula Molano was my lawyer after getting hurt on the job. During the whole process, Paula kept in contact with me on regular basis. Paula Is very knowledgeable and informed in this area of expertise. Paula cares for the well being for her clients. Paula did an outstanding job with my case, she was easy to work with, I did everything by email or phone calls. And got me what I deserved. If you looking for a good lawyer. That cares about her clients. I highly recommend Paula Malona.Thank you, Paula for everything you had done for me and looking out for my best interest.
Macie Mayo
Honestly, if I could give more than 5 stars I would. My family and I have been through so much in the last 2 years and Nives Juric and her team have been absolutely amazing! They took so much stress off of me by stepping up and taking care of everything, it has truly been a saving grace! I would highly recommend putting your trust in them to get the job done!
Brittany Freeman
Orlando Marra, and Jennifer Grider handled my case with a very caring staff we were happy with the positive results fast service they made it job one glad we had a winning team.
Vincent Curme
Nick and Amber are the best and I will recommend them to all my family and friends. Them did a great job in helping me with my case from start to finish.
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October 2022, I was injured on my part time job. I hurt my back and was in a lot of pain. I called Montlick And Associates and was directed to attorney Jeffrey Kowalski and his paralegal Christopher Phillips they were awesome they fought for me and got me the settlement I deserved. I received phone calls from them asking me how was I feeling and if I needed anything. Excellent law firm I would definitely use them again 👍. Cherry Nesbit
Cherry Nesbit
I want to thank the team of Montlick Injury Attorneys for the amazing job they did on my case! I would highly recommend them on you're injury case! Nick Vocino and Jessi Morrison thank you guys very much!
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Our firm has decades of experience representing people who were injured at work, and helping them obtain the benefits they’re entitled to. We’ve won billions of dollars for our clients. Let us help you too.

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Most businesses will be required to carry workers’ compensation insurance under Georgia law. In Athens, this includes any business that regularly employs three or more workers.

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Financial Recovery

Workers’ compensation benefits do not include damages for pain and suffering. However, if your injury arose from the negligent actions of a third party while you were on the job, you can pursue a personal injury claim against them while simultaneously pursuing a workers’ compensation claim.

The types of damages you can obtain in a personal injury claim include:

  • Medical expenses
  • Lost wages
  • Pain and suffering
  • Punitive damages

Often the sum of money won in a personal injury claim is significantly more than the benefits allowed by law in a workers’ comp claim. Our attorneys are skilled at exploring every potential avenue of compensation, putting more money in our clients’ pockets.

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Athens Workers' Comp Claims Lawyers

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Independent Contractors

Even if you’re employed as an independent contractor and receive a 1099 for taxes, you may still be entitled to workers’ comp benefits.
Find Out If You're Eligible

The first step in collecting workers’ compensation is to report your injury to your employer within 30 days. If you fail to do so, you may lose your ability to collect benefits. You will also be required to fill out a form called the WC-14, with the State Board of Workers’ Compensation within a year. Your employer and their insurer should also be sent copies of this form. Failure to file a claim with the State Board of Workers’ Compensation is generally fatal to your claim with limited exceptions.

In most cases you can still receive benefits, even if you were at fault, as workers’ compensation is a no-fault system. However, there are exceptions including situations where:

  • You intentionally caused your injuries
  • Your injuries were the result of using drugs or alcohol
  • You were harmed because of a fight that you started
  • Your injuries resulted from horseplay

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What if my workers’ compensation claim is denied?

Claims for benefits may be denied for a number of reasons. Sometimes claims are denied because of a procedural issue, such as waiting too long to report your injury. Claims can also be denied if the injury did not arise out of work-related duties or did not occur during the course and scope of employment. It is also important to remember that insurers are not eager to pay out large sums of money to injured individuals.

Some common reasons claims are denied include the suspicion that your injury was not the result of something that happened at work or that your injury was not as serious as you claimed it to be. For example, if you waited a long time to see a doctor, the insurer might argue your condition was not caused by an incident at work, as you would have seen a doctor earlier if it was.

If your claim is denied, you have the right to appeal. The appeal will normally include a hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge, which is similar to a trial in court. Workers’ compensation appeals can be complex and time consuming. However, if you were injured at work in or around Athens, contact our workers’ compensation attorneys at Montlick to have your claim evaluated.

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What happens if I was injured at work in Georgia?
Report your injury to your employer immediately. GA Code § 34-9-80 requires that workplace injuries be reported within 30 days, but it’s best to do it as soon as possible to avoid any disputes about when or how the injury occurred. Make sure the report is in writing and that you keep a copy for your records.
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How Long Does Workers’ Comp Last in Georgia?
Typically, worker's comp can last for up to about 7.7 years from the date of the incident, but there are exceptions.
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What Does a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Do?
Workers' Comp lawyers are responsible for providing clients with personalized and aggressive legal representation in order to get those clients the absolute maximum amount of money possible for their workplace injury. This could include filing additional personal injury claims or lawsuits.
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What is Workers’ Compensation?
Workers’ compensation is an insurance system required by state law (in most states) that provides compensation to employees for work related injuries or occupational illnesses on a no fault basis.
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Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Florida

Workers’ compensation programs exist in order to provide protections for individuals who suffer from work-related injuries. The laws related to workers’ compensation vary from state to state. In general, these programs cover the medical costs associated with work-related injuries, and some wage replacement for employees who miss work as a result of their injury or illness.

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Analyzing The Legal Doctrine Of Negligent Entrustment in Georgia

Were you or a loved one injured in a car accident by someone who was driving a company vehicle in Georgia? If so, the company might be liable to you for damages because of the company’s own wrongdoing under the legal doctrine of negligent entrustment. Pursuing a theory of negligent entrustment might help you recover damages from the company which owned or leased the vehicle involved in the crash that injured you.

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Vehicle accidents are responsible for 40 percent of all workplace deaths in the state of Colorado, according to an online news report published at denverpost.com. A data review of workers’ compensation claims by company Pinnacol Assurance found that these accidents are the highest cause of worker deaths in Colorado.*

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Understanding the Doctrine of Continuous Employment in GA Workers’ Comp. Cases

The doctrine of continuous employment is most often used in cases involving traveling employees. Georgia courts have clarified that these types of injury cases will only be compensable if the employee was traveling for business purposes, the injury occurred during the time he or she was employed, and the injury occurred at a place where he or she was reasonably in the performance of employment.

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Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation Enacts New Procedures for Expedited Treatment

According to the Summer 2017 Workers’ Compensation Law Newsletter (p. 4), the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation developed a new procedure last year for expediting needed medical treatment on behalf of workers’ compensation claimants.*

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A Summary of Employee’s Rights per the Georgia State Board of Workers’ (the “Board”) Compensation

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A Summary of An Employee’s Obligations per the Georgia State Board of Workers’ (the “Board”) Compensation

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