Reviewed by David Dozier, Managing Partner of Dozier Law Firm · Licensed in Georgia since 1998 · Last updated October 30, 2026
Savannah Workers’ Compensation Lawyers for Injured Employees on the Coast
Coastal Georgia’s economy runs on hard work, in warehouses and distribution centers, manufacturing plants, hospitals, hotels and restaurants, construction sites, and trucking routes that serve one of the busiest ports in the country. When you are hurt on the job, you should not have to fight your employer’s insurance company alone to get medical care and a weekly check. Dozier Law represents injured workers across Chatham, Effingham, Bryan, and Liberty counties from our Savannah office at 7302 Abercorn Street. Our firm has helped injured Georgians since 1966, and our results include an $835,000 workers’ compensation recovery. You pay no attorney’s fee unless we recover benefits for you, and any fee must be approved by the State Board of Workers’ Compensation. Free case review: call our Savannah office at 912-239-4395.
Workplace Injuries We Handle in Savannah
- Lifting, slip, and fall injuries in warehouses and distribution centers in Savannah, Pooler, Rincon, and the surrounding area
- Machinery, forklift, and repetitive-motion injuries in manufacturing
- Falls, crush injuries, and electrical injuries on construction sites
- Back, neck, and shoulder injuries among nurses and health care workers
- Burns, cuts, and falls in hotels, restaurants, and tourism jobs
- Crashes involving truck drivers and other employees who drive for work
- Occupational illnesses caused by workplace exposures
If you work on the docks or on navigable waters, a federal program called the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act may apply instead of, or in addition to, Georgia’s system. We can help you understand which rules cover your injury.
Benefits Available Under Georgia Workers’ Compensation
Georgia workers’ compensation is a no-fault system, so you generally do not have to prove your employer did anything wrong. Benefits can include:
- Authorized medical care, including surgery, therapy, prescriptions, and mileage to appointments
- Weekly income benefits of two-thirds of your average weekly wage, up to the state maximum, while you cannot work
- Partial wage benefits if you return to work at lower pay because of your injury
- Permanent partial disability benefits based on your impairment rating
- Catastrophic injury benefits and rehabilitation services for the most serious injuries
- Death benefits for dependents of a worker killed on the job
Steps to Protect Your Claim
- Report the injury right away, and no later than 30 days after it happens (O.C.G.A. § 34-9-80).
- Get treatment from an authorized doctor. In most cases, you must choose from your employer’s posted panel of physicians (O.C.G.A. § 34-9-201).
- Make sure a claim is filed with the State Board. A claim generally must be filed within one year of the injury, with some exceptions (O.C.G.A. § 34-9-82).
- Follow your work restrictions and keep copies of every medical note and letter from the insurer.
- Talk to a lawyer before signing anything, especially a settlement or a statement about how the injury happened.
When to Call a Savannah Workers’ Comp Lawyer
You should talk to an attorney if:
- Your claim was denied or the insurer says your injury is not work-related
- Your weekly checks are late, stopped, or lower than they should be
- The insurer will not approve surgery, an MRI, or a specialist
- You are being pushed back to work before you are ready
- You were offered a settlement and do not know what your claim is worth
- Someone other than your employer, such as another driver or an equipment maker, caused your injury
That last situation matters. Workers’ compensation does not pay for pain and suffering, but a separate third-party claim can. If you were hurt in a crash while working, see our Savannah car accident lawyer and Savannah truck accident lawyer pages.
Why Injured Workers Choose Dozier Law
- A Savannah office on Abercorn Street serving the Coastal Empire
- 60 years of experience with Georgia workers’ compensation and injury law
- Hearings before the State Board when the insurer will not do the right thing
- No fee unless we win, with fees limited and approved by the Board
We also represent injured workers through our Macon workers’ compensation lawyers and Atlanta workers’ compensation lawyers.
Savannah Workers’ Compensation FAQs
What does workers’ comp pay in Georgia?
It pays authorized medical treatment and, if you miss work, weekly income benefits of two-thirds of your average weekly wage up to the state maximum. It can also pay permanent partial disability benefits and death benefits.
How long can I receive workers’ comp benefits in Georgia?
Weekly benefits for total disability are generally limited to 400 weeks from the date of injury, unless the injury is designated catastrophic. Medical benefits have their own time limits, so it is important to understand your rights before you settle.
Can I get workers’ comp if the accident was my fault?
Usually, yes. Georgia workers’ compensation is no-fault, though benefits can be denied in limited situations, such as injuries caused by willful misconduct or intoxication.
Do I have to see the company doctor?
In most cases you must choose from your employer’s posted panel of physicians, and you can make one change to another doctor on the panel. If no valid panel was posted, you may be able to choose your own doctor.
How much does a Savannah workers’ comp lawyer cost?
Attorney fees are contingent, generally capped at 25 percent of the benefits recovered, and must be approved by the State Board. There is no upfront cost.
Talk to a Savannah Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
If you were hurt on the job in Savannah or anywhere on the Georgia coast, call our Savannah office at 912-239-4395 or contact us online for a free case review. This page provides general information about Georgia workers’ compensation law and is not legal advice. Every case is different, so please contact an attorney about your situation.
