Cartersville Workers' Compensation Lawyer
Experienced Workers' Compensation Lawyer Helping Injured Workers in the Atlanta Area
Injuries suffered on the job often have a significant impact on workers, and the consequences can be life-altering. If you have been hurt at work, you may be entitled to receive workers' compensation benefits. If you have concerns about benefits to which you are entitled and your rights under the workers' compensation system, turn to us, The Law Office of Thomas J. Hough, Jr., P.C. in Cartersville. For over 35 years, men and women in the Atlanta area have counted on Attorney Thomas J. Hough, Jr. ("Jim") to obtain the compensation they deserve.
We understand that after a workplace injury, you may feel like your life has turned upside-down. We are committed to helping people just like you understand their rights and options, secure the benefits they need and move toward greater independence and control in their lives. Contact us to arrange a free initial consultation on your case. Servicios del intérprete disponibles.
Experienced Guidance in Workers' Compensation Cases
Workers' compensation is designed to compensate injured workers for lost wages and provide the medical care or treatment needed to cure the injury. The issues involved with the process can be complex and dealing with the insurance carrier can be terribly frustrating. If you have experienced any of the following, we can help you get back on your feet:
- Back injuries
- Neck injuries
- Injuries to the upper or lower extremities
- Repetitive motion injuries, including carpel tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff injuries
- Closed head injuries
- Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Seeking legal assistance in a timely manner can make all the difference in your case. There are many potential pitfalls in the workers' compensation process, and before you make any decisions, make sure you fully understand your rights and options with regard to your medical treatment and the benefits to which you are entitled. Don't jeopardize your claim - contact us today.
Comprehensive Help after a Workplace Injury
At our office, we take a caring approach to you and an aggressive approach to your case. If you come to us, we will make sure that the temporary disability benefits you receive are properly calculated. When you reach the point of maximum medical improvement (MMI), we will be at your side to ensure that the disability rating truly reflects your impairment and that the benefits are calculated on the correct basis. Often, the workers' comp doctor will pronounce that you have reached MMI, even though you are not ready to return to work.
Whatever the obstacle between your current situation and getting the full extent of benefits you deserve, you can count on us to aggressively fight for you every step of the way. We want to help you regain control of your life, and we are committed to making sure that the system treats you fairly.
It is important to remember that after a workplace injury, neither your employer nor the workers' comp carrier has your best interests in mind. Take steps to protect your rights. For a free initial consultation with an experienced workers' comp / workman's comp lawyer, please contact us. We are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with weekend and evening hours available by appointment.
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The Law Office of Thomas J. Hough, Jr., P.C.
163 West Main Street
Cartersville, GA 30120
Toll Free: 877-232-4730
Phone: 678-792-3248
Fax: 770-607-8488
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