Workers Comp It's Not Just for Single Incident Injuries

Many people think of a significant accident whenever they hear of someone filing a workers comp claim. And, while it is true that many claims do follow a serious accident in the workplace, it is also possible to suffer a work related injury over time. In Georgia, workers comp laws do not discriminate between those workers whose injuries are the result of a single incident and those who require medical care because of an ongoing work situation such as repetitive stress. Anyone who is encountering difficulty with a claim involving repetitive stress or other ongoing problems should speak with a Georgia workers comp attorney in order to get help in moving the claim forward.

Employers in Georgia are required to carry workers comp coverage in the event that any employee is injured on the job. That injury does not need to be the result of an accident nor is it necessary for the employer to have been negligent in order for the employee to qualify for workers comp benefits. Rather, the determining factor is that the employee incurred the injury as a direct result of employment.


Repetitive stress injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome comprise a large number of workers comp cases in Georgia. Workers who perform the same physical movement over and over again, such as assembly line workers, are especially prone to this type of injury. This injury develops over time and is not the result of a one-time incident. However, it is still a viable workers comp claim.

Repetitive stress injuries will not improve over time, and if left untreated, they can result in muscle deterioration and increasing weakness. Such an injury can result in time off from work both in terms of dealing with the pain and weakness and for recovery if the doctor believes that surgery is necessary to correct the problem. Consequently, anyone who is suffering from a repetitive stress injury as a result of employment owes it to themselves to pursue a workers comp claim that will cover not only their medical expenses, but also the time they will miss from work for treatment.

Because a correlation must be made between the work that the employee performed and the resulting injury in order to qualify for workers comp benefits in Georgia, it is often necessary to enlist the aid of a Georgia workers comp attorney who will be able to amass the medical documentation necessary to show that the injury was the direct result of the patient's employment. If you have been denied benefits on a worker's comp claim, call a Georgia workers comp attorney to get the help you need.

The law office of John A. Snyder provides legal services for individuals and businesses throughout Georgia. Mr. Snyder advises, litigates and settles workers' comp claims, auto accident cases, veterans' disability, and social security cases. At our law office, your case is personally managed by somekeyword John Snyder. If you need legal help concerning a workers' comp claim, please call our office today at 404-321-7733, or Toll Free at 1-855-WORK COMP for a free, no obligation consultation.