Will a forklift accident case affect my workers’ compensation benefits?

Will a forklift accident case affect my workers’ compensation benefits?

No — filing a third-party personal injury lawsuit does not eliminate or reduce your workers’ compensation benefits. However, Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 34-9-11.1) grants your employer’s workers’ comp insurer a subrogation lien against your third-party recovery. Our attorneys negotiate these liens aggressively to maximize the net amount that goes into your pocket, not the insurance company’s.