What Benefits Does Workers’ Comp Pay in Georgia?

If you’re hurt on the job in Georgia, workers’ compensation is meant to cover your medical care and replace part of your lost income – no matter who was at fault. But it doesn’t cover everything, and insurers don’t always pay what they should. Here’s a plain-English look at the benefits Georgia workers’ comp provides.

Benefits Georgia workers’ comp can pay

• Medical benefits – authorized treatment for your work injury: doctor visits, surgery, physical therapy, and prescriptions.
• Income (wage) benefits – if you can’t work, generally two-thirds of your average weekly wage, up to a state maximum.
• Reduced-earnings benefits – if you return to a lower-paying job because of your injury.
• Permanent disability benefits – for lasting impairment (partial or total).
• Rehabilitation and, in some cases, mileage/travel reimbursement.
• Death benefits – for surviving dependents in fatal-injury cases.

What workers’ comp does NOT pay

Unlike a personal injury claim, workers’ comp does not pay for pain and suffering. That’s an important reason to check whether a third party (someone other than your employer) contributed to your injury – because that can open a separate claim for fuller damages. We look at every angle. See our Georgia workers’ compensation page for more.

Frequently asked questions

Not getting the benefits you’re owed?

If your benefits were denied, delayed, or feel too low, The Delashmit Firm can help. Call (770) 341-0559 for a free consultation – no fee unless we recover for you.