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Georgia is a leading manufacturing state in the U.S. and is home to thousands of families who depend on these factory and industrial jobs to support their families. Workers at these plants suffer high rates of on-the-job injuries that can range from minor to catastrophic in nature. If you are a factory, mill, plant, or warehouse worker who sustained an injury while on the job, you have the right to receive compensation for the financial damages you are suffering as a result. At The Law Offices of Darwin F. Johnson, our team of industrial and factory work injuries lawyers have extensive experience and success pursuing workers’ compensation claims and personal injury lawsuits on behalf of our clients throughout the Atlanta area, including Gwinnett County.

Can I Receive Compensation for a Workplace Injury if I Am At-Fault?

In Georgia, it doesn’t usually matter who is at-fault for a workplace injury. The workers’ compensation system works on a no-fault basis, though there are a few exceptions that could impact your ability to pursue a case. The Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act prohibits injured workers from receiving indemnity benefits if they were intoxicated or using controlled substances like marijuana which could have impaired their abilities.

Despite this restriction, having a positive drug test result does not mean you have lost your opportunity to recover your damages. State law has strict rules governing when and how testing takes place after a factory accident. Working with an attorney can also help show that you weren’t affected by these substances when you sustained your injuries.

What Kind of Injuries Can Occur in an Atlanta Industrial Plant and Factories?

With few exceptions under Georgia law, employers must carry workers’ compensation insurance should employees get hurt while performing their job duties. In a factory environment, this coverage is critical because of the elevated risk of sustaining severe work-related injuries.

Those who get injured while working have the right to pursue indemnity benefits that cover the economic losses related to their workplace injury, including recovering lost wages and having associated medical costs reimbursed.

The type of covered injuries you sustained can range from minor bumps and bruises to a lifetime of disability. Some of the more commonly reported industrial workplace injuries include:

  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
  • Injured spinal cord
  • Cuts and scrapes
  • Internal bleeding
  • Severe burns
  • Lung damage
  • Lacerations and contusions
  • Broken and fractured bones
  • Amputated limbs and fingers
  • Paralysis
  • Blindness
  • Hearing loss
  • Poisoning
  • Death

For those who have lost a family member or loved one to any of these injuries, it is important to note that workers’ compensation also provides a death benefit in Georgia. This tragic circumstance makes working with an experienced Cobb County industrial and factory work injuries lawyers invaluable to your case when trying to navigate the complex rules and laws governing your claim.

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What Deadlines Are There When Filing a workers’ Compensation Claim in Atlanta?

It’s a common mistake that many injured workers make when hurt on the job- they fail to file their claim right away. There are a couple of reasons why this damages your injury claim, the first of which being you may miss the mandated 30-day deadline to give your employer notice that an accident occurred and you got hurt.

Another reason that filing later than sooner is unwise is that you eventually have to submit a claim directly to the Georgia Board of Workers’ Compensation using form WC-14, which this body can provide to you.

Whether you are pursuing a workers’ compensation claim or you have to sue a third-party who is liable for your workplace injury, both of these procedures have deadlines to meet, as well.

Workers’ Compensation Claim Filing Deadline

Under Georgia law, factory employees injured while at work have one year from the accident date to file a claim for indemnity benefits under state workers’ compensation laws.

Deadline for Personal Injury Claim Filings

If you are a plant worker whose injury was partially caused by faulty machinery or tools used in the course of your work, you may be able to bring a third-party claim against the manufacturer.

Injured On The Job?

To be eligible for Workers Compensation, You must have incurred at least one of the following criteria from each section to qualify:

  • On-The-Job Injury
    • Injury occurred while working
    • Injured due to the job you perform
       
  • Employment Status
    • You are a legal employee of the person or company you work for
    • The company or person you work for has 3+ employees regularly in service

If you have not experienced or only have one piece of criteria from the above, please see our Personal Injury section to see how we can help you recover.


Can Your Factory Work Injuries Lawyers Help My Case?

If you or a family member sustained injuries working in one of the countless factories and manufacturing plants in Fulton, Cobb, Gwinnett, DeKalb counties, and the surrounding Atlanta area, know that you don’t have to face this challenge alone. The Law Offices of Darwin F. Johnson appreciates how hard you have worked to provide for your family by putting in the time and dedication necessary to be successful at your job. When you get injured, your whole life can quickly begin to tailspin from the pressure of medical care costs and everyday financial obligations.

Trust our over thirty years of combined experience and proven success in securing over $250 million in settlements and litigated case awards. We know how workers’ compensation and personal injury law works and can help you get the fair and just compensation you deserve. 

Call us today at (470) 285-8246 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case right away.

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What are the Most Common Reasons Industrial Accidents Happen in Atlanta?

Some of the primary causes behind such tragic occurrences in a Georgia factory or industrial work site could be one or more of the following:

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that in 2019 alone, there were over 78,000 nonfatal workplace injuries and related illnesses reported in the state private industry sector. This number translates into an incidence rate of 2.5 cases per 100 workers suffering potentially life-changing injuries during their workday.

  • Machinery Malfunctions and Defects
    Despite important safety features like lock-outs being installed on machinery found in the countless factories and plants in Fulton County, sometimes they fail and result in a tragic accident to the operator. These incidents could be due to a lack of proper maintenance by your employer or the equipment having a design flaw the manufacturer failed to correct.
  • Slips, Trips, and Falls
    Industrial workplaces like a distribution warehouse or chemical plant rarely have a straightforward layout free of obstacles. From catwalks to assembly lines, these areas can pose trip, slip, and fall hazards to factory workers navigating them. Even spilled water from a teammate’s water bottle can prove hazardous on the production floor and lead to serious head and back injuries when falling against unforgiving cement surfaces.
  • Inadequate Lighting
    Factory areas with poor or burnt-out lighting conditions can lead to all kinds of injury-causing accidents, including slip, trip, and falls. Catastrophic forklift accidents can also happen because of inadequate lighting in work zones like loading docks.
  • Employee Fatigue
    It’s no surprise that factory work is physically demanding on employees, especially during peak seasons like the holiday. While the overtime money is good, often workers are stuck working 12-hour shifts to meet shipping demands. These heavy schedule demands lead to worker exhaustion and lack of focus while performing their duties.
  • Factory and Plant Fires

    From electrical wiring failures to flammable gas leaks, fires break out in DeKalb County and surrounding Atlanta area factories all the time. Companies that fail to keep their properties up to code or perform regular maintenance on machinery may experience incidents that result in devastating injuries to their employees.

    Regardless of how you got injured at work, our workers’ compensation attorneys at The Law Offices of Darwin F. Johnson have an in-depth understanding of how the law applies to your case and can help you get the compensation you deserve.

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