Published on 04/12/2018 10:05 am
Workers’ compensation is extremely important for every employer and employee in the Savannah area. Workplace accidents and injuries are more common than you may think, and worker’s compensation benefits are vital to protect the interests of injured employees. However, many people have misunderstandings regarding the workers’ compensation system. The following are only some of the common misconceptions.
An accident was my fault, so I’m not entitled to benefits.
Generally speaking, workers’ compensation is a no-fault system under Georgia law. This means that even if you acted negligently to cause an accident, you may still seek benefits. There are some exceptions to the no-fault rules, however. You may lose entitlement to benefits if the following are true:
The accident happened because you violated the law or a safety rule
The injury resulted from your willful misconduct
Your injury was self-inflicted
The accident happened because you were intoxicated by alcohol or illegal drugs
If any of
Generally speaking, workers’ compensation is a no-fault system under Georgia law. This means that even if you acted negligently to cause an accident, you may still seek benefits. There are some exceptions to the no-fault rules, however. You may lose entitlement to benefits if the following are true:
The accident happened because you violated the law or a safety rule
The injury resulted from your willful misconduct
Your injury was self-inflicted
The accident happened because you were intoxicated by alcohol or illegal drugs
If any of
