A Georgia workers comp lawyer can help you collect two-thirds of your average weekly wage, up to $800 a week. You must tell your employer within 30 days, or you may lose your benefits. Call now for a free case review, and pay nothing unless you win.
What Georgia Workers Compensation Pays Each Week
Your weekly check is two-thirds of your average weekly wage. It cannot go over $800 a week for injuries on or after July 1, 2023.
The cap kicks in at a wage of $1,200 a week. The math is $800 ÷ 2 × 3 = $1,200. Earn more than that, and the check still stops at $800.
Checks start once you miss more than 7 days of work. Kevin misses more than 21 days in a row, so his first week gets paid back too.
| Rule | Georgia |
|---|---|
| Weekly check | two-thirds of your average weekly wage |
| Weekly cap, injuries on or after July 1, 2023 | $800 |
| Waiting period | paid after 7 days out; first week paid back after 21 days |
| Temporary checks stop | after 400 weeks at most |
Georgia Workers Comp Laws Set Two Deadlines
Tell your boss, foreman or supervisor right away. If you wait longer than 30 days, you may lose your benefits.
The second deadline matters just as much. You must file a claim within one year from the date of your accident.
A report from your employer is not the same as your own claim. Put your notice in writing and keep a copy. The counter below turns these deadlines into dates.
| Deadline | Georgia |
|---|---|
| Tell your employer | within 30 days |
| File your claim | within one year |
When Your Georgia Claim Is Denied or Checks Stop
Your first move is a call to us for a free case review. A Georgia workers comp attorney can look at the denial and push back right away.
Save the denial letter and write down its date. Keep every medical record, pay stub and note from your boss.
Checks should not stop without a reason. Temporary checks can run up to 400 weeks at most from the date of injury. See more on payments that stopped and denied claims.
How a Georgia Workers Comp Lawyer Handles Appeals
The appeal window after a decision is short. Miss it, and the decision can stand.
Your attorney reads the decision, finds the date and files the appeal for you. Call as soon as the letter arrives so no time is lost.
What a Georgia Attorney Costs You
Georgia law caps the fee at 25% of your award or settlement. You pay nothing up front.
No fee unless you win. The attorney is paid only out of money recovered for you. Read more on what a workers comp lawyer costs.
Questions injured workers ask
How much does workers comp pay in Georgia?
You get two-thirds of your average weekly wage, up to $800 a week for injuries on or after July 1, 2023. Call us for a free case review of your check.
How long do I have to report a work injury in Georgia?
Tell your employer right away. If you wait longer than 30 days, you may lose your benefits.
What is the deadline to file a workers comp claim in Georgia?
You must file within one year from the date of your accident. Call now so an attorney can get your claim filed.
Is there a waiting period before checks start in Georgia?
Checks start after you miss more than 7 days of work. If you miss more than 21 days in a row, your first week is paid back.
How long can temporary workers comp checks last in Georgia?
Temporary checks can last 400 weeks at most from the date of injury.
Do I pay a Georgia workers comp lawyer up front?
No. The fee comes only out of money recovered, and Georgia caps it at 25% of your award or settlement. If you do not win, you owe no fee.
Rates updated Aug 30, 2026