Under the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act (O.C.G.A. 34-9-80), as an employee you generally have 30 days from the date of the injury to notify your supervisor that you have sustained a workers’ compensation injury.
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There are several exceptions to this rule, and the 30-day time limit does not always bar a case. Notice also does not necessarily have to be written; rather, simply telling your supervisor that you have sustained a work-related injury will be sufficient to preserve your rights under the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act.
Additionally, in some cases, an employee does not have to necessarily state that it is a workers’ compensation claim. Georgia Courts have been extremely liberal in notice cases.
If you are considering filing a workers’ comp claim, we recommend that you notify your supervisor in writing and make a copy of the writing prior to turning it in. Save the copy for your records, and contact us to discuss your case as soon as possible.
The Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act is full of other time limitations and defenses the workers’ compensation insurance company may bring. Pursuing workers’ compensation benefits on your own leaves you susceptible to the insurance industry’s tactics and defenses.
About Bryan S. Hawkins
Bryan S. Hawkins is a Georgia Workers’ Compensation attorney representing injured employees before the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation. With over 2000 claims handled and past experience as an insurance defense attorney, Bryan offers unmatched insight and dedicated advocacy for injured workers across Georgia.
Education and Experience
A graduate of Mississippi College School of Law and the University of Georgia, Bryan is admitted to practice in multiple Georgia courts. Since opening his Augusta firm in 2009, he has built a reputation for providing compassionate and effective representation backed by deep legal experience and professional integrity.
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