The Benefits of Workers' Compensation
Learn from an Atlanta Workers' Comp Lawyer
If you or a loved one has recently suffered a work-related injury or illness, you may have a right to seek workers' compensation benefits. For employees who qualify, you can be given fractional payments during the time that you are unable to work. Disability and workers' compensation law can get quite complicated at times and sometimes employees are wrongfully denied the benefits that they are legally entitled to. If you are suffering from a work injury and you are looking to recover workers' compensation benefits, speak with an Atlanta workers' compensation lawyer from Kaleita Law Firm, LLC today.
We offer a free initial case evaluation to all potential clients. Call (888) 665-7699 today!
Types of Workers' Compensation Benefits
There are workers' compensation benefits designed for several different purposes. These benefits could cover aspects of your medical care costs, your rehabilitation expense, your disability coverage and also restitution for any lost wages. You may also qualify for workers' comp benefits if you are a dependent family member of someone who lost their life while working on the job. Death benefits may be available to families through worker's compensation. The types of workers' compensation can be broken up into four different categories: medical care, disability, rehabilitation and death.
Medical Care Both Present and Future
Through workers' compensation, employees who qualify may have their hospital and medical expenses paid for. The amount which is covered may vary depending on which state you live in, but typically all doctor visits, surgery costs and medication expenses are covered.
Workers' comp is likely to cover further expenses including a wheelchair or a special vehicle if needed. In other cases where counseling, acupuncture or therapy is found necessary you may have trouble getting additional coverage. Some states allow the injury victim to choose who their health care provider will be, but they typically regulate the costs.
Rehabilitation
If your injury requires rehabilitation or physical therapy so you can recover, then those expenses would need to be covered by rehabilitation benefits. These benefits are intended to cover all the therapy needed to restore your mobility back to the level where you can return to work and perform your regular duties. If your injuries are found to be too severe, to where you cannot return to your original job, then rehabilitation benefits can go towards occupational evaluations, school tuition and training so you can find a different job.
Wage Replacement
If you are injured but not permanently disabled from your work injury, then you will receive compensation for the lost wages you suffered until you were able to return to work.
Disability
The main purpose of having disability benefits is to compensate injury victims for the wages they lost while they were unable to work the duties of their job. These benefits are given out in different increments depending on how severe your injury is and whether or not you will be able to return to work and perform your work duties to the full capacity.
The four different categories include the following:
- Temporary total disability
- Temporary partial disability
- Permanent total disability
- Permanent partial disability
If you fall in any of the above categories, then your injury may warrant you disability benefits of some capacity. The benefits that you will receive will be based on 2/3 of the amount of wages you earned prior to your injury. Fortunately, you will not be taxed on these benefits.
Vocational Training
If injuries are keeping you from returning to your normal job, then you should be able to undergo vocation training to help you qualify for a job that is less physically demanding.
Death
For people who are related to a deceased worker, such as a spouse, child, sibling or parent, the system will usually grant death benefits. The intention of death benefits is to not only provide the family restitution for burial and funeral costs, but mainly to compensate family dependents who have suffered a loss of income and support. If parents were financially dependent on the deceased worker, then they may be able to receive benefits as well.
Get the Benefits That You Deserve
Find out if you are eligible for any of the above types of workers' compensation benefits! Our Atlanta workers' comp lawyer can work to recover the total amount of restitution that you deserve.
Call us today at (888) 665-7699 for a complimentary case evaluation!
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Medical Treatment & Workers CompHave you been injured on the job? You deserve to have an Atlanta worker's comp attorney on your side who understands what you are going through and who can offer compassionate, supportive legal representation. -
We Know When to FightWhen working to collect benefits or negotiate a settlement for a client, we are not here for our egos. We work to attain success without long, drawn-out battles. No one benefits from endless fighting instead of resolving issues. There is an old saying that “Justice delayed is justice denied.”
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You Only Pay When We WinAttorney’s fees in Workers’ Compensation are “contingency fees,” which means we only get paid for our services when we recover benefits for our clients or settle their claims. You only pay when we win for you.
Hear From Our Happy Clients
At Kaleita Law Firm, LLC, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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"When it comes time to settling he takes the time to review the case and make sure he knows what's it's worth. All in all a very good lawyer."When it comes time to settling he takes the time to review the case and make sure he knows what's it's worth. All in all a very good lawyer.- Matthew
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"Great Job on Both Cases"Doug was my attorney in two workman comp cases. He did a great job on both cases he got me the most money that he could, he did not leave one penny on the table.- Alan
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"I was so glad the case settled and Doug got his due reward. I would never use any other atty. if I needed another."I was so glad the case settled and Doug got his due reward. I would never use any other atty. if I needed another.- Guinn O'Neal
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"Make no mistake about this, Doug is a fighter and stands up for his clients. Trust me when I say this, hiring Doug K to represent you will be “THE” best decision in your life."Make no mistake about this, Doug is a fighter and stands up for his clients. Trust me when I say this, hiring Doug K to represent you will be “THE” best decision in your life.- M.M.
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"I highly recommended him. You will not be disappointed!"I highly recommended him. You will not be disappointed!- G.
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"Truly concerns about client's health and medical needs, which are of much priority needs than settling the case."I was referred to his practice by my wife who was quite impressed with Atty Kaleita. I was very pleased with my experience at this office and the way he handled my case. Very knowledgeable, courteous, friendly and professional. He cares about the overall outcome, has the resources in the field to assist me get solutions to worrisome questions. Truly concerns about client's health and medical needs, which are of much priority needs than settling the case. He will spend as much time as need to answer questions about the case. Atty Kaleita has vast knowledge about respectable treating physicians for clients. During settlement time, he takes the time to review the case and make sure he knows what it worth.- Tokunbo W.
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"The most humble person I have met in this profession and cares about the overall outcome."I was injured in the apocalypse snow storm of Atlanta in 2014, I never intended or thought I would need an attorney to assist me with all the ongoing paperwork, needed to get me through this long and draining process. In the process I was not only drained of going to therapy 5 days a week 3 hours a day, groggy from pain pills, and really no in my right mind to make good decisions, I wanted this over and done with, but when I felt being pushed into the wrong direction by insurance company, I had no choice but to start my search I logged in on a Saturday and begin emailing attorneys to see if anyone could help me. On a Sunday Mr. Kaleita called we discussed the case not even being a client yet it was an immediate trust and connection, he understood my frustration and since that day I felt he has been a guardian angel to help me in every step of the way. Even when I thought we were completed, he was such a thorough person, he not only checked once but twice and always found something overall I feel he has become my greatest attorney yet, as well as a mutual friend..the most humble person I have met in this profession and cares about the overall outcome. I would recommend him to anyone. No matter what matter you may have he has a resource in the legal field to help you get your answers. Very knowledgeable in his field- Blanca
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"Diligent and Knowledgeable"Doug is a fantastic attorney who is diligent and knowledgeable. I have known him as a friend for years and have learned that his reputation for professionalism and skill in the area of worker’s compensation are well deserved. Doug is respected by his colleagues, adversaries, and judges. I would not hesitate for a moment to recommend his services. I am honored to consider him a friend as well as a colleague.- Daniel
Why Choose Kaleita Law Firm, LLC?
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Access to World-Class Medical Care During Recovery
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Free Case Review to Discuss Your Legal Options
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Clients Speak Directly with the Attorney, Not an Assistant
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No Fee Is Charged Until We Win Case
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Millions of Dollars Won for Our Clients
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Over 30 Years of Legal Experience
