Georgia Workers' Compensation Calculator

Georgia gives you 1 year from the date of the incident to file a lawsuit, which is shorter than the national average of 1.9 years. This compressed timeline means you need to consult an attorney and begin gathering evidence quickly.

Georgia pays temporary total disability (TTD) benefits at 67% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $800 per week. This maximum is below the national average of $1,243. TTD benefits in Georgia are limited to 400 weeks (approximately 7.7 years).

Georgia relies on the AMA Guides, 5th Edition to assess permanent impairment. Your treating physician or an independent medical examiner assigns a whole-person impairment rating, which is then converted into a disability benefit amount. The specific guide version used in Georgia can produce ratings that differ meaningfully from those in states using different editions.

Georgia requires injured workers to notify their employer within 30 days of the workplace injury. This notification should be in writing and include the date, time, location, and nature of the injury. The formal workers’ compensation claim filing is a separate process with its own deadline, but missing the employer notification requirement can jeopardize your entire claim.

Georgia provides vocational rehabilitation benefits for injured workers who are unable to return to their previous job. These benefits may include job retraining, education assistance, resume preparation, job placement services, and maintenance allowances during the retraining period. If your workplace injury has permanently limited your ability to perform your previous occupation, vocational rehabilitation can help you transition to suitable alternative employment.