Atlanta and Augusta Catastrophic Injury Attorney
Georgia Paralysis Injury Lawyer
If you sustained a catastrophic injury at work, you may be entitled to lifetime benefits. A catastrophic injury is any injury that permanently prevents you from returning to work. For example, brain and spinal cord injuries are considered catastrophic injuries. If you or a family member sustained a catastrophic injury at work, our Augusta catastrophic injury lawyer can help you understand your rights and determine the best course of action for your situation.
We offer free initial consultations with our Georgia paralysis injury attorney. To schedule yours, please call us in Augusta at 706-305-1130 or in Atlanta at 404-877-9188.
Types of Catastrophic Injuries
Our attorney, Bryan S. Hawkins, spent the first part of his career in workers' compensation defense. His experience helps his current clients. Attorney Hawkins can anticipate and act on the opposition's moves. With his knowledge, it's like having the other team's playbook in your hands. If you are dealing with a catastrophic injury, such as any of the following, you can feel confident that our workers' compensation law firm is dedicated to your best possible result.
- Back injury
- Neck injury
- Cardiac injury
- Brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Burn injury
- Paralysis
- Chronic pain syndrome (CPS)
- Lung injuries/poor lung capacity
- Knee injury
You May Be Entitled to Lifetime Benefits
Under GA law, an injured worker can collect up to 400 weeks of workers' compensation benefits. When an injury is categorized as catastrophic, however, there are cases where the 400-week cap can be removed. This allows the injured worker to receive lifetime benefits. The workers' compensation insurance carrier will frequently attempt to get the worker to accept a lump sum payment. Our law firm can help determine if a lump sum settlement is in your best interests.
To discuss catastrophic injury, such as brain and spinal injury, and your eligibility for lifetime benefits, please call our Augusta office at 706-305-1130 or our Atlanta office at 404-877-9188. You may also contact us online. We promptly respond to phone calls and e-mails.
