Georgia Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
Georgia Workers’ Compensation
Georgia Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
A workplace injury can wreak havoc on your life — physically, emotionally, and financially. You may be worried about being fired, your claim being denied, or whether hiring a lawyer will make things worse. Take a breath: you have rights, and we know how to protect them. At DeMedeiros Injury Law, we take action to help injured workers across all of Georgia.
Workers’ Compensation Cases We Handle
Under Georgia law, employers must carry workers’ compensation insurance so that injured employees can be compensated for medical treatment, lost wages, and permanent disability. We handle the full range of workers’ compensation claims, including:
Denied Workers’ Comp Benefits
Had your claim denied or cut off? We fight to get your benefits reinstated.
Medical Treatment Delays
When care is delayed or refused, we push to get you the treatment you need.
Lost Wages & Income Benefits
Recover the weekly income benefits you’re owed while you’re unable to work.
Permanent Disability Claims
We advocate for the highest possible impairment rating and PPD benefits.
Return to Work Issues
Disputes over light-duty work or job offers? We protect your rights.
Catastrophic & Fatal Injuries
Spinal cord, brain, and work-related death claims demand experienced counsel.
Why Hire a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?
Workers’ compensation exists to let employees secure benefits after a workplace injury — and to prevent injured workers from suing their employers. Because the system is meant to protect workers, many people assume they don’t need a lawyer. In reality, the process can be confusing and frustrating, and not every claim is straightforward.
A workers’ compensation claim is not a lawsuit, so you need a lawyer who focuses specifically on workers’ compensation. Some employers contest whether the accident happened at work, or raise issues about pre-existing conditions. Insurance companies don’t like it when injured workers have experienced representation, because it’s bad for their bottom line — they put profits over people.
It is a proven fact that injured workers represented by experienced workers’ compensation lawyers receive significantly more in benefits and higher settlements than those who go it alone. Having an experienced advocate not only makes the claim process easier, it helps ensure you get the best treatment possible so you can recover faster.
Meet Your Georgia Workers’ Compensation Attorney
Rick DeMedeiros
Rick DeMedeiros is a Georgia workers’ compensation and personal injury attorney who has spent his career fighting for injured workers across the state. Admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 2004, Rick began his career on the other side of the courtroom — defending insurance companies. Today he uses that insider knowledge to anticipate insurer tactics and level the playing field for the people they try to shortchange.
Alongside Rick, the firm’s team includes Michael Friedman, who brings more than 33 years of workers’ compensation experience. Together they handle claims before the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation — from denied benefits and delayed medical care to catastrophic and permanent-disability cases.
- Admitted to the State Bar of Georgia (2004)
- Former insurance-defense attorney — insider knowledge of insurer tactics
- Focused on Georgia workers’ compensation & personal injury
- No fee unless we win your case
Learn more about our firm, explore our personal injury practice, or see our case results.
Georgia Workers’ Compensation Benefits Explained
Georgia workers’ compensation law uses rigid guidelines to determine how much you are entitled to after a workplace injury or work-related death. The main categories of wage benefits are:
Temporary Total Disability (TTD)
Applies when your authorized treating physician says you can’t work at all — or clears you for light-duty work but your employer has none to offer. After a one-week waiting period, you’re entitled to weekly checks equal to two-thirds of your average weekly wage until you’re cleared to return to full-duty work or your employer provides suitable light-duty work.
Temporary Partial Disability (TPD)
Applies when your physician clears you to return to work in a light-duty capacity and you earn less as a result — due to reduced hours or a lower pay rate. If you qualify, weekly TPD checks equal two-thirds of the difference between your pre-injury and current pay.
Permanent Partial Disability (PPD)
Typically applies at the end of a claim when your physician says you’ve reached maximum medical improvement (MMI). Each affected body part is assigned a number of weeks of benefits and an impairment rating. An experienced lawyer is critical here to advocate for the highest possible rating. Weekly PPD benefits equal two-thirds of the average weekly wage.
Work with an Experienced Georgia Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
No matter how severe your workplace injury, it’s important to work with someone who will fight for the benefits you’re entitled to under the law — and keep you updated at every step. We pride ourselves on client communication through phone calls, emails, letters, and even text messages. We’re always here to talk and answer your questions — just check out our client reviews to see how we excel at keeping clients informed.
Insurance companies put profits over people. We put people over profits, and we’ve helped thousands of injured workers fight the insurance companies. Have more questions? Visit our Workers’ Compensation FAQ for straight answers.
Injured on the Job? Let’s Talk.
Your consultation is free and there are no strings attached. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Get answers from attorneys who have seen the system from both sides.