If you are injured on the job and cannot return to work because of your injury - whether temporarily or permanently - you can seek benefits through the Workers' Compensation system.

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Individuals who work in the Atlanta area are protected under Georgia Law if they are injured while on the job.

The federal government, under the Social Security Administration, provides benefits for disabled Americans under the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program.

When your health or wellness is affected by your workplace environment, you expect your employer to fulfill its duties under Workers' Compensation law and cover the past, present, and future expenses related to your condition.

All employers are supposed to do their best to create and maintain a safe working environment for all employees, but injuries in the workplace still happen every year despite these precautions.

According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), a disability can be physical, mental or emotional, or a combination of all.

Workers' Compensation is a program implemented by every state in the U.S. to cover medical treatment, lost wages and other compensation for workers who are injured or become sick while on the job.