Workers Compensation IN ATLANTA
An injury at work can be devastating. It may be difficult to pay medical bills and support family members that depend on you. Dealing with an employer and its insurance company can be overwhelming.
The workers compensation attorneys at Cruz & Associates can ease the pressure that injured workers face. We have a strong understanding of workers compensation laws and the experience to protect clients rights to ensure they can pay bills and support their family.
We have particular expertise in handling complex workers compensation claims or those that have been denied. We also provide exceptional representation for workers who have suffered catastrophic injuries.
Of primary importance is obtaining proper medical treatment for our clients. We offer clients a network of specialists who will help ensure the best recovery possible.
Injured workers are entitled to receive lost wages and necessary medical treatment, including therapy, prescriptions, and medical supplies required to treat the injuries. Workers who are temporarily disabled due to an on-the-job injury are entitled to receive disability payments. Those left with permanent disabilities may also be entitled to additional compensation.
Workplace injuries can range from simple fractures, lacerations, and carpal tunnel syndrome to lost limbs, head injuries, burns, electrocution, traumatic brain injuries, paralysis, or death. Such injuries may be caused by fellow employees, equipment malfunction, faulty supervision, inadequate workplace safety policies, or any number of things.
Our legal team is experienced in handling every type of workplace injury from investigation through final resolution of the claim, including appeals all the way to the State Supreme Court.
Our firm stands ready to assist when workplace tragedy strikes in any of the following areas:
- Construction Accidents
- Ladder and Scaffold Injuries
- Falling Objects
- Equipment Malfunctions
- Poisonous Gas
- Silica and Lead Exposure
- Chemical Burns
- Muscle Strains and Sprains
- Occupational Diseases
- Electrocutions
- Falls
- Office Injuries
- Lifting Injuries
- Delivery Accidents
Frequently Asked Questions and Information
regarding Workers Compensation:
Understanding Workers Compensation Laws
What are your first steps if you are injured on the job?
What do you bring to your initial workers comp consultation?
What is the process for receiving a settlement?
What are the steps to filing a claim?
