Georgia Catastrophic Injury Attorney
When you have sustained a catastrophic injury at your job, your concerns go far beyond the workplace. From getting the medical attention you need to receiving compensation for your lost wages, you have immediate and long term concerns. At the Buford Law Office of Pam Waldorf, we handle catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims for injured Georgia workers and their families.
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If you have suffered a catastrophic injury on the job, you are eligible for lifetime benefits, both income and medical, under workers' compensation. You are also entitled to rehabilitation therapy and vocational training. An experienced workers' comp lawyer can assist you through the entire process, making sure you get the full extent of long-term benefits you deserve for your condition.
What is a Catastrophic Injury?
In Georgia, catastrophic injuries are defined by a specific statute. There are certain specific severe injuries which automatically meet the definition under Georgia law, including:
- Spinal cord injury with paralysis of arm or leg
- Amputation of arm, hand, foot or leg
- Severe brain injury
- Serious burns to significant percent of the body
- Blindness
There is also a "catch all" category under which an injury is considered "catastrophic" if the injury is severe enough to prevent the employee from being able to perform both his or her prior work and any other type of work available in substantial numbers within the economy for which such employee is otherwise qualified.
- Although this "catch all" category is complicated, and many factors come into play, including a workers' prior training, age and education, basically, if you are no longer able to find work in the general economy due to the severity of your injuries, you may qualify for catastrophic injury benefits. We protect clients who have suffered from catastrophic injuries at work
A catastrophic injury is especially problematic for injured workers over the age of fifty. The younger you are, the more likely you are able to transition to another career, but older workers are less likely to make a successful transition.
Workers' Compensation Wrongful Death Claims
Have you lost a loved one after they sustained a catastrophic injury at work? Workers' compensation does include provisions for families. We can help your family get the financial support you need in this difficult time by filing a workers' compensation wrongful death claim.
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You may not have the ability to drive to our office to seek legal help after your catastrophic injury, but that does not mean help is not available. At the Buford Law Office of Pam Waldorf, we will visit you in your home or hospital to answer your questions and discuss your workers' comp options. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.
