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Compensation for Work-Related Head & Brain Injuries

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Are you or a loved one suffering from an on-the-job TBI, concussion or other head injury?

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    If you or a loved suffered a head or brain injury, you probably have an overwhelming number of questions keeping you up at night. What are the long-term effects of TBI? How much is treatment going to cost? Who should pay for my medical bills? When, if ever, will I be able to return to work? Will life ever be normal again?

    A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most serious ailments a person can face in the aftermath of an accident. Closed head injuries from falls or other accidents are especially common in the workplace, yet they are often difficult to prove. If you or a loved one has suffered a closed head injury, concussion or traumatic brain injury, you need to speak to an experienced workplace head and brain injury lawyer.

    Our attorneys have more than 75 years of combined legal experience in workers’ compensation. We know Georgia law inside and out, and we know which friendly physicians will help you or your spouse get better. You can count on us to help you build a strong case. These cases are very frequently catastrophic. We regularly represent construction workers, firefighters, law enforcement, factory workers, roofers, janitors, restaurant workers and employees in many other dangerous professions.

    The clock is ticking on your case.

    Contact Gerber & Holder Workers’ Compensation Attorneys today for your free consultation.

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      Talk to an Atlanta hurt on the job lawyer Are you ready to learn more about your injury claim?

      Fill out a contact form or give us a call and we’ll be in touch with you shortly to get more details about your case. The Georgia statute of limitations requires injured workers to file a workers’ compensation claim within 1 year from date of injury (not 2 years like most other personal injury claims). After this period, your chance to receive financial reimbursement may expire. Even waiting a month to file a claim could seriously impact your benefits.

      Call (678) 802-8650 for your free consultation.

      Client reviews

      Legal Service  |  Georgia
      Overall Rating: 5 / 5
      Helpful, professional, and efficient
      “Once we decided to proceed with litigation, Mr. Holder was able to get workers compensation coverage including reimbursement of medical expenses, loss wages, as well as compensation for lost wages… Mr. Holder was helpful, professional, and efficient.”
      Janet
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      Excellent job
      “Tom Holder represented me in my case and I was very pleased with the outcome of my case, him and his staff were very easy to talk to and did an excellent job of keeping me aware of what was going on throughout the entire case, I am a very satisfied individual in the outcome of my case, I was very blessed to have a lawyer that was there for me if I had any questions, if I ever was to need a lawyer, I would consult him first.”
      DeWayne
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      Amazing
      “I would absolutely recommend Tom Holder if you are looking for a Worker’s Comp Lawyer in Atlanta. He was amazing throughout the entire process. He was not only concerned with the outcome of the case but also my well-being throughout my recovery.”
      Peggy

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      Workers’ compensation for serious brain injuries

      Under Georgia’s workers’ compensation law, employers must carry insurance that offers financial support to any employees who are injured on the job. This compensation should pay for medical expenses and lost income associated with the injury. In most cases, employers are required to provide workers’ compensation benefits to employees harmed in a work-related accident.

      Unfortunately, obtaining these benefits isn’t always as cut and dried as it should be. Head trauma and traumatic brain injuries are especially challenging because the signs of damage can be unpredictable and don’t always appear right away. Insurance companies often try to use delayed symptoms as a reason to deny a claim, or they may try to pressure an injured worker to settle for a lower amount before the full extent of damage is known.

      Closed head injuries

      Sometimes, even neurologists don’t realize there has been a brain injury. Closed head injuries and brain injuries, like a concussion, can be common, but they are usually subtle. The symptoms only manifest themselves in the behavioral changes of the person after their injury.

      Our head injury lawyers are familiar with neuropsychologists who can conduct numerous tests to determine the true cause of the injury. We’ll fight to prove that the workplace injury caused the problem so you get the workers’ compensation benefits you are owed.

      Traumatic brain injuries

      Our law firm is also experienced when it comes to traumatic brain injuries and head injuries such as those that result in coma, a vegetative state or brain damage. Our brain injury lawyer can help your family qualify for catastrophic benefits. We may be able to secure home care payments, even for spouses who serve as primary caregivers.

      Our record for workers’ compensation TBI claims includes significant financial recovery for cases related to:

      • Motor vehicle accidents
      • Loading dock accidents
      • Falls and dropped objects
      • Work-related medical conditions

      It’s important to realize that brain and head injury symptoms may not appear immediately after they occur. Also, a TBI can happen even if you aren’t knocked unconscious. Regardless of how minor an accident may have seemed, if your head was affected, you should seek immediate medical attention.

      Signs & symptoms of traumatic brain injury (TBI)

      Cognitive

      amnesia (memory loss), inability to speak or understand language, mental confusion, difficulty concentrating, difficulty thinking and understanding, inability to create new memories, a temporary moment of clarity, inability to recognize common things

      Behavioral

      abnormal laughing and crying, aggression, impulsivity, irritability, lack of restraint, or persistent repetition of words or actions, depression, anger, anxiety, apathy, loneliness, sleep disorders

      Physical

      blackout, dizziness, fainting, fatigue, persistent headache, bruising, bleeding, bone fracture

      Eyes

      dilated pupil, raccoon eyes, unequal pupils, blurred vision

      Gastrointestinal

      nausea or vomiting

      Muscular

      instability, stiff muscles or post-traumatic seizure

      Sensory

      sensitivity to light or sound, loss of smell, ringing in the ears

      Speech

      difficulty speaking or slurred speech

      Source: Mayo Clinic

      Types of injuries covered by Georgia workers’ compensation claims

      • Back injury
      • Brain injury
      • Burn injury
      • Car accidents
      • Construction accidents
      • Eye injury
      • Hearing loss
      • Heavy equipment accidents
      • Hip injury
      • Amputation
      • Overexertion
      • Pre-existing conditions
      • Serious injury
      • Slip and fall
      • Spinal cord injury
      • Truck accidents
      • Unsafe working conditions
      • Overview
      Workers’ compensation resources

      If you’re injured on the job, you should know that you have certain rights, benefits and responsibilities.

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      Client successes

      Our record of securing workers’ comp head/brain injury settlements claims speaks for itself:


      $1 Million+ $372,000 MSAMan sustained a closed head injury.Head injury
      $297,000Man’s head was partially crushed between a truck and the side of a warehouse loading dock.Head injury
      $225,00051-yr old restaurant worker slipped and fell striking his head on the ground while taking the trash out to a dumpster.Head injury

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      Workers’ comp benefits for a traumatic head or brain injury

      Every case is unique, which is why it’s important to speak with a knowledgeable brain injury lawyer. Generally speaking though, under Georgia law, individuals suffering from head trauma or TBI caused by a work-related accident are eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits for the following types of damages:

      medical iconMedical expenses. Workers’ comp covers all authorized healthcare costs, including past and future medical treatment, prescriptions, etc.

      death iconDeath benefits. A worker’s spouse, children, or other dependents can receive up to two-thirds of the worker’s average weekly wage if the work injury proved fatal.

      wheelchair iconWage loss benefits. If the injured employee misses any work due to the injury or is permanently injured, they will likely be granted one of three types of benefits: temporary total disability (TTD) , temporary partial disability (TPD), or permanent partial disability (PPD).


      car iconMileage reimbursement. Gas and other travel expenses going to and from doctors’ appointments is also covered by workers’ comp.

      brain iconVocational support. If you’re unable to return to your normal job, workers’ comp can pay for placement services and other rehabilitation assistance in finding new employment.

      casket iconFuneral expenses. A worker’s spouse, children, or other dependents can receive up to $7,500 in funeral and burial expenses for a deceased worker.

      What to do when workers’ compensation fails you

      Workers’ compensation only covers a portion of the total cost of a work-related injury. It doesn’t pay anything for the pain and suffering caused by your injury. In some cases, you may be able to file a lawsuit to recover pain and suffering and other losses not offered under current workers’ comp law.

      Whether your damages far outweigh what workers’ comp was able to provide or your claim was denied altogether, it’s time to consult with the head injury lawyers at the Atlanta, Georgia law firm of Gerber & Holder Workers’ Compensation Attorneys. We have the experience you need and will advocate for you if you’ve suffered a head injury and can’t return to work.

      Like other types of work-related injuries, traumatic brain injury lawsuits must be filed within a certain period of time after the injury occured or was first discovered. This time period is known as the “statute of limitations,” and is two years for work-related head and brain injury cases.

      Don’t delay any longer.
      Contact us today to schedule your free consultation and find out if you have a case.

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