Middle Georgia’s economy runs on Robins Air Force Base, distribution warehouses along I-75, manufacturing plants, healthcare facilities, and construction. Workers’ compensation in Georgia is no-fault. Employers with three or more workers must carry insurance. Benefits include medical expenses, temporary total disability (two-thirds of average weekly wage, capped), and permanent disability benefits. Claims must be filed within one year via Form WC-14 to the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation. The five firms below handle workers’ compensation across Middle Georgia.
1. Reynolds, Horne & Survant — Macon
Reynolds, Horne & Survant handles workers’ compensation alongside their broader personal injury practice. Founded by Carl Reynolds in 1970 with over $500 million in total firm recoveries. Eight attorneys. They also handle third-party claims where someone other than your employer caused the workplace injury, allowing simultaneous workers’ comp and personal injury lawsuits.
Practice areas: Workers’ compensation, personal injury, car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, products liability.
Address: Macon, GA
Phone: (478) 405-0300
Website: reynoldsinjurylaw.com/practice-area/workers-compensation/
Hours: Mon-Fri, office hours; free consultations
2. Prine Law Group — Macon
Prine Law Group handles workers’ compensation cases alongside personal injury and criminal defense. The firm’s three attorneys serve Middle Georgia with over 85 five-star reviews. Their current roles in the prosecutor’s office give them insight into how the legal system operates in the region.
Practice areas: Workers’ compensation, personal injury, car accidents, truck accidents, criminal defense.
Address: Macon, GA
Phone: (478) 257-6333
Website: prinelaw.com/workers-compensation/
Hours: Mon-Fri, office hours; free consultations
3. Westmoreland, Patterson, Moseley & Hinson — Macon / Warner Robins
This firm has over 50 years of experience and one of the largest workers’ comp practices in Middle Georgia. Attorney Thomas Herman is a Fellow of the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers — the only attorney in the Middle Georgia area with that distinction. Offices in Macon, Warner Robins, and Albany.
Practice areas: Workers’ compensation, personal injury, Social Security disability.
Address: Macon, GA; Warner Robins, GA; Albany, GA
Phone: (800) 688-1651
Website: https://www.wpmhlegal.com
Hours: Mon-Fri, office hours
4. Buzzell, Welsh & Hill — Macon
Buzzell, Welsh & Hill has a large workers’ compensation practice where all attorneys handle workers’ comp cases. They handle claim denials, underpayments, benefit cutoffs, and Social Security disability. Covers Macon, Warner Robins, Dublin, Forsyth, and Milledgeville.
Practice areas: Workers’ compensation, personal injury, Social Security disability, car accidents, wrongful death.
Address: Macon, GA
Phone: (478) 217-2072
Website: https://bwhlegal.com
Hours: Mon-Fri, office hours
5. Mann Law Firm — Macon
Attorney David Mann spent years as in-house defense counsel for a large insurance company. That background gives him direct knowledge of how insurers deny claims. Over 50 years of service in Macon. Fees capped at 25 percent under Georgia law.
Practice areas: Workers’ compensation, personal injury, car accidents, wrongful death.
Address: Macon, GA
Phone: (478) 742-3381
Website: https://www.manninjurylaw.com
Hours: Mon-Fri, office hours
FAQ
How much does workers’ comp pay in Georgia?
Temporary total disability benefits pay two-thirds of your average weekly wage, subject to a state maximum of $800 per week for injuries occurring on or after July 1, 2023. You start receiving benefits after missing more than seven consecutive days. Medical expenses for authorized treatment are paid in full.
Can my employer fire me for filing a workers’ comp claim?
Georgia is an at-will state, but firing someone solely in retaliation for filing a workers’ comp claim is illegal under Georgia Code 34-9-196. Document everything and consult an attorney if you suspect retaliation.
What if my workers’ comp claim is denied?
You can appeal by requesting a hearing before the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation. An administrative law judge reviews the evidence. Common denial reasons include late reporting, disputes about work-relatedness, or insufficient medical documentation.