An Atlanta workers comp lawyer makes sure Georgia pays your full check: two-thirds of your average weekly wage. The cap is $800 a week for injuries on or after July 1, 2023. Call now for a free case review, and pay nothing unless you win.
What Georgia workers comp pays Atlanta workers
Atlanta workers are covered by Georgia law. Your weekly check is two-thirds of your average weekly wage. For injuries on or after July 1, 2023, it tops out at $800 a week.
Checks start once you miss more than 7 days of work. If you are out more than 21 days in a row, the first week gets paid back too.
Temporary checks can run for 400 weeks at most from the date of injury. If your check looks short or stops, call for a free review. An attorney can hold the numbers up against your pay stubs.
The table below lays out each Georgia number that sets your check. For more on weekly pay, see what workers comp should pay you each week.
| Rule | Value |
|---|---|
| Weekly check | two-thirds of your average weekly wage |
| Weekly cap, injuries on or after July 1, 2023 | $800 |
Georgia deadlines that can cost you your claim
Tell your boss, foreman or supervisor about the injury right away. If you wait longer than 30 days, you may lose your benefits.
You must also file a claim within one year from the date of your accident. Reporting to your boss and filing a claim are two separate steps.
Miss either date and the insurer has a reason to say no. Write down when you told your boss, how you told them, and who heard it.
Call us first, and the attorney keeps track of both dates for you. Enter your injury date in the counter below to see your own deadlines.
| Deadline | Georgia |
|---|---|
| Tell your employer | within 30 days |
| File your claim | within one year |
Why an Atlanta workers comp lawyer who knows Georgia helps
Atlanta sits in Georgia, so your claim runs under Georgia's workers comp law. The State Board of Workers' Compensation oversees these claims, including the fees lawyers charge.
The rules, forms and deadlines are Georgia's own. An attorney who handles Georgia cases already knows them. That means fewer mistakes and less time lost while your bills pile up.
The insurer has its own people working against your claim. You deserve someone in your corner too. For the statewide rules, see workers comp in Georgia.
What a lawyer costs you: nothing up front
The case review is free. You pay no fee unless you win. The attorney is paid only out of money recovered for you.
Georgia caps that fee. A lawyer's fee can be no more than 25% of your award or settlement.
Nothing comes out of your pocket today. Call now, tell us what happened, and an attorney gets on it right away.
Questions injured workers ask
What should I do if I got hurt at work in Atlanta?
Call us now for a free case review. Then tell your boss about the injury in writing if you have not already.
How much does workers comp pay in Atlanta?
Georgia pays two-thirds of your average weekly wage. For injuries on or after July 1, 2023, the most is $800 a week.
How long do I have to file a workers comp claim in Georgia?
Tell your employer within 30 days, or you may lose your benefits. File your claim within one year from the date of your accident. Call us first so neither date slips by.
How much does an Atlanta workers comp lawyer cost?
The review is free, and you pay no fee unless you win. Georgia caps the lawyer's fee at 25% of your award or settlement.
Benefit figures updated October 2, 2026