Legal Question in Workers Comp in Georgia
My son has a case against the company he worked for in Georgia - he is receiving workmans comp and I asked him why he was not suing the company and he said you cannot sue the company you worked for in the state of Georgia.Is this true?
Asked on 7/13/15, 5:39 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Lynda Parker
Law Office of Lynda S. Parker, P.C.
Georgia law provides that workers' compensation is the exclusive remedy against an employer for most work related accidents. Your son should contact a Georgia workers' compensation lawyer to make sure he is aware of all of his rights under the Georgia Workers' Compensation Act.
Answered on 7/13/15, 6:54 pm