This bargain has worked for both employers and employees since the Industrial Age when workers’ comp programs were first developed€¦ but the bargain is now breaking down. ProPublica reports that workers compensation benefits are being eroded nationwide, sometimes to the point where the minimal benefits that are offered after injuries leave workers in poverty.
Workers’ compensation is supposed to protect you and if you feel you are not being treated fairly, you need to get help. An Atlanta workers’ compensation lawyer can provide you with legal advice and assistance on how to pursue a benefits claim and can help you fight for benefits if your claim is denied or you are deprived coverage for medical treatment you need. Call Van Sant Law, LLC for help if you are having a hard time.