If you’ve been injured while working in Georgia, it’s important to know that you have rights. You may be entitled to benefits through an employer-based insurance policy and/or have the right to sue another party who caused your accident. The experienced Georgia workplace accident lawyer at Lawson Personal Injury Attorneys can help you fight for the compensation you deserve.

For over a decade, Lawson Personal Injury Attorneys has been a trusted name in workplace accident litigation. As an award-winning Georgia trial team led by Yari Lawson, we’ve helped injured workers win millions in life-changing monetary awards.

Let us help you stand up to your employer, challenge powerful insurance companies, and fight to make things right after your workplace injury. We offer free consultations—call (678) 446-3655 or contact our Georgia law office today.

How Lawson Personal Injury Attorneys Can Help If You’ve Been Injured While Working in Georgia

Workplace accidents are stressful and often leave workers with physical pain, mounting medical bills, and income loss. But you're not alone—our team is here to help you pursue maximum compensation.

When you hire Lawson Personal Injury Attorneys, you can rely on us to:

• Investigate your workplace accident
• Identify all legal recovery options (including third-party lawsuits and workers’ comp)
• Collect and preserve crucial evidence
• File necessary paperwork with insurers and courts
• Handle hearings, negotiations, and appeals
• Push for full settlements or verdicts
• Represent you at trial if needed

We work on a contingency fee basis—you don’t pay unless we win. Schedule a free consultation with a Georgia workplace accident attorney today.

Georgia Workplace Accident Statistics

Accidents happen in all industries—from construction and healthcare to manufacturing and trucking.

• In Georgia, about 2.5 out of every 100 workers suffer work-related injuries annually.
• In 2019, more than 78,000 injuries were reported, with over half resulting in missed work.
• Tragically, 207 Georgia workers died on the job that year—one every 1.7 days.

If you’ve been hurt at work, you’re not alone. We’re here to help.

We Handle All Types of Workplace Accidents in Georgia

Our firm is equipped to handle all kinds of job-related accidents, including:

• Slip and fall accidents
• Construction injuries
• Falls from heights
• Electrocutions
• Falling objects
• Crush or caught-in/between incidents
• Warehouse and factory injuries
• Mining and agriculture accidents
• Commercial vehicle and trucking accidents

Let our experienced attorneys help you pursue compensation no matter how your injury occurred.

How Do I Recover Compensation After a Workplace Accident in Georgia?

There are typically two paths:

1. Workers’ Compensation

Georgia law requires most employers with 3+ employees to carry workers’ compensation insurance.

Benefits include:

• Medical treatment (from approved providers)
• Temporary and permanent disability (TTD, TPD, PPD, PTD)
• Lost wage replacement
• Death benefits

Note: Workers’ comp does not cover non-economic damages like pain and suffering.

2. Third-Party Lawsuit

If a third party (not your employer) contributed to your injury, you may file a civil lawsuit for broader damages, including:

• Full wage loss and diminished earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• PTSD
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Disfigurement
• Funeral and burial expenses (for fatal accidents)
• Punitive damages (in cases of gross negligence)

We'll help you explore all avenues for compensation and build a strong case for maximum recovery.

Can I Still Get Compensation If I Caused the Accident?

Yes—if you’re pursuing workers’ compensation, fault is irrelevant. Workers’ comp is a no-fault system.

However, if you file a third-party personal injury lawsuit, Georgia’s modified comparative negligence rule applies:

• If you’re less than 50% at fault, your damages are reduced by your percentage of responsibility
• If you’re 50% or more at fault, you cannot recover through a civil lawsuit

Our attorneys will defend your case and fight to reduce or eliminate any claims of shared fault.

Common Injuries From Workplace Accidents

Our team handles cases involving all types of injuries, including:

• Bone fractures
• Soft tissue injuries
• Burn injuries
• Amputations
• Nerve damage
• Eye trauma
• Brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Neck and back damage
• Crush injuries
• Catastrophic injuries
• Degloving injuries
• Paralysis
• Wrongful death

If you’ve been injured, seek immediate medical treatment and then contact our legal team to begin your case.

How Long Do I Have to File a Workplace Injury Claim in Georgia?

• Workers’ Comp:

  • Report the injury to your employer within 30 days
  • File a formal claim within 1 year of the accident
• Civil Lawsuit:

  • File within 2 years of the accident

Missing the deadline means forfeiting your right to compensation. Let us help you act quickly to preserve your claim.

Speak With a Georgia Workplace Accident Lawyer for Free

If you’ve been hurt at work, you don’t have to take on your employer or insurance company alone. Let Lawson Personal Injury Attorneys advocate for you.