Work Accident Attorney in Atlanta

Personal Injury Representation for Injured Workers, Including Third-Party Claims

When a workplace injury points to more than just an employer’s negligence, the path to compensation often runs through a personal injury claim. At MAS Law, our Atlanta office is led by Supervising Attorney Chad Marchand, backed by a team with over 100 years of combined personal injury experience. We’ve recovered millions for injured clients across Georgia and Texas, and we communicate in English, Arabic, Spanish, Farsi, Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi so language is never a barrier to getting help.

Hurt in a work-related accident in Atlanta? Call us at (470) 531-1176 for a free consultation. We’re available 24/7, and you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

Work Injury Cases We Handle

We regularly assist people hurt in incidents that happen on the job or in connection with work duties. That includes unsafe property conditions, construction site accidents, injuries caused by defective or dangerous equipment, and vehicle accidents that occur while performing work tasks.

That last scenario deserves a closer look. When an employee is injured in a car accident while driving for work, the at-fault driver’s liability doesn’t disappear because the victim was on the clock. A workers’ compensation claim and a separate third-party claim against that driver can both be available at the same time.

Workers’ Compensation vs. a Third-Party Claim in Georgia

Georgia businesses with three or more workers, including regular part-time employees, are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance, and coverage begins on the first day of employment. In most cases, workers’ compensation is the exclusive remedy against an employer, meaning an injured worker generally can’t sue their employer directly for the injury.

That exclusivity, however, applies only to the employer and coworkers. When someone outside that relationship caused or contributed to the injury, a separate third-party personal injury claim may be available. A negligent driver, a property owner whose unsafe premises caused a fall, or a manufacturer whose defective equipment caused harm can all be pursued outside the workers’ compensation system. Georgia follows a modified comparative negligence rule under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33: an injured party can recover damages as long as they’re found less than 50% at fault, with recovery reduced by their share of responsibility.

Filing Deadlines for Atlanta Work Injury Claims

Deadlines in Georgia are strict, and missing one can end a valid claim before it starts. Three cutoffs matter most:

• 30 days: Report the accident to your employer. Waiting longer risks losing your right to workers’ compensation benefits.
• One year: File a workers’ compensation claim (Form WC-14) with the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation from the date of the accident.
• Two years: The general deadline to bring a personal injury claim in Georgia runs two years from the date of the accident.

These timelines can overlap, and acting on one doesn’t automatically protect the other. Consulting an attorney early can help keep all your options open.

What Compensation Can Cover

Workers’ compensation benefits generally cover medical treatment and a portion of lost wages, calculated based on your average weekly wage before the injury, but don’t include pain and suffering or other non-economic damages. A successful third-party personal injury claim can include those additional losses. Pain and suffering, full lost earning capacity, and other non-economic damages may become recoverable when a liable third party is identified. In the most serious cases, including fatal workplace accidents, a wrongful death claim may also be available to surviving family members.

Why Atlanta Workers Choose MAS Law

Our attorneys hold recognitions from Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Martindale-Hubbell, and D Magazine. These aren’t credentials for a website. They reflect a standard of preparation and advocacy that carries into how we build each case.

We take client communication seriously, too. That means prompt return calls, regular updates on where your case stands, and direct access to your attorney throughout the process. When your livelihood and recovery are at stake, you deserve to know what’s happening.

Steps to Take After a Workplace Accident in Atlanta

What you do in the hours and days after a work injury can shape what compensation may be available to you later. Four steps matter most:

• Seek medical care immediately, both for your health and to establish a documented record of the injury.
• Gather evidence at the scene if you’re able: photographs, witness names and contact information, and details about what caused the accident.
• Report the incident to your employer or management in writing and keep a copy for your records.
• Consult an attorney before giving statements to insurers. Statements made early, without legal guidance, may be used to reduce or deny your claim.

Start with a Free Case Review

A workplace injury can affect your income, your health, and your family’s stability. We offer free consultations so you can understand your options before committing to anything. Our team is available 24/7, and our contingency fee arrangement means you owe nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

Call MAS Law at (470) 531-1176 to speak with our Atlanta team about your work injury claim today.