Marietta Workers’ Compensation Attorney
Marietta is one of Georgia’s busiest hubs—home to major employers like Lockheed Martin, Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, and countless small businesses around the Square and the Big Chicken. When a work injury happens here, you need more than a basic hotline number—you need a Marietta workers compensation lawyer who understands Georgia law and will fight for your benefits.
Garner Law Office is based in Dallas, GA, and we regularly represent workers across Cobb County. We offer big-firm workers’ comp experience with the kind of personal attention many Marietta and Atlanta firms simply can’t match.
Work Injuries and Jobs We See in Marietta, GA
From industrial plants to hospitals and office parks, Marietta workers face all kinds of on-the-job risks. We help workers from many Cobb County workplaces, including:
- Aerospace and manufacturing jobs near Lockheed Martin
- Civilian and contractor roles around Dobbins Air Reserve Base
- Nurses, techs, and staff at Wellstar Kennestone and other medical facilities
- Construction and trade workers along I-75 and Cobb Parkway projects
- Restaurant and retail workers near Marietta Square and the Big Chicken
- Office, warehouse, and logistics workers throughout Cobb County
Common injuries we handle for Marietta workers include:
- Back, neck, and shoulder injuries from lifting or repetitive motion
- Knee, ankle, and hip injuries from slips, trips, and falls
- Injuries from machinery, tools, or falling objects
- Vehicle accidents while driving for work in and around Marietta
- Repetitive stress and aggravation of pre-existing conditions
If you’re unsure whether your injury is covered, a Marietta workers comp attorney at our firm can review your situation and explain your rights in plain language.
How We Help Marietta Workers With Comp Claims
Workers’ compensation in Georgia is supposed to protect you when you’re hurt on the job—but in practice, many Marietta workers run into denials, delays, and confusing instructions from adjusters. We step in to level the playing field.
Here’s how we help:
- Starting or correcting your claim
We guide you on reporting the injury, completing forms, and avoiding mistakes that insurers use to deny benefits. If your claim is already filed and going badly, we can step in midstream. - Securing proper medical treatment
We help you navigate your employer’s panel of physicians, request specialists when needed, and push back when necessary care is denied or delayed. We regularly coordinate with Marietta-area doctors and clinics so your treatment stays on track. - Protecting weekly wage benefits
If you can’t work at all, we fight for temporary total disability (TTD). If you can only return to light duty or fewer hours, we pursue temporary partial disability (TPD) to make up part of the difference. - Appealing denials and litigating disputes
When the insurance company says your injury isn’t work-related, claims a pre-existing condition, or suddenly stops checks, we request a State Board hearing, gather medical and wage evidence, and present your case to a workers’ compensation judge. - Pursuing fair settlements
When the time is right, we negotiate settlements that reflect future medical needs, permanent impairment, and reduced earning capacity—not just the adjuster’s opening offer.
Whether you work for a large employer like Lockheed or a small shop off Cobb Parkway, we treat every Marietta workers comp case with the same urgency and attention to detail.
Why Choose a West Georgia Firm for a Marietta Work Injury?
You have plenty of options in Marietta and Atlanta. So why choose Garner Law Office?
Cobb County work injury focus
We routinely represent workers from Marietta and the greater Cobb County area, so we understand the local employers, doctors, and how the metro Atlanta workers’ comp system operates.
Big-company experience, small-firm attention
Large firms often run on volume. We keep our caseload manageable so you get direct access to your attorney and answers when you need them, not just form letters.
Comfortable distance—with flexible meeting options
Our Dallas office is an easy drive from Marietta, but you don’t have to travel if you’re hurting. We offer phone and video consultations and can arrange to meet closer to Marietta or even at your home if your injuries make travel difficult.
No fee unless we recover
Like other Georgia workers’ comp firms, we work on a contingency basis—with fees approved by the State Board. You don’t pay an attorney’s fee unless we recover benefits or a settlement for you.
When you search for a Marietta workers compensation lawyer, you deserve someone who will treat your case like it’s the only one—not just the next file in a stack.
Your Workers’ Comp Rights as a Cobb County Employee
Workers’ compensation is a statewide system, which means Cobb County employees have the same core rights as workers anywhere in Georgia:
Medical care at no cost to you
from authorized workers’ comp doctors
Weekly wage benefits
if you can’t work or must work for less due to restrictions
Permanent disability benefits
if your injury leaves you with lasting impairment
Protection from retaliation
for filing a workers’ comp claim
The right to a hearing
if your claim is denied or your benefits are cut off
But these rights are tied to strict rules—such as how quickly you report the injury, which doctors you see first, and what happens if your employer offers light duty or you’re fired after your claim. A Cobb County work injury lawyer can help you avoid missteps that might cost you benefits.
Marietta, Cobb County, and the Greater Atlanta Area We Serve
We represent injured workers who:
- Live or work in
Marietta
- Are employed anywhere in
Cobb County (Smyrna, Kennesaw, Austell, Powder Springs, etc.)
- Work at major employers like aerospace plants, hospitals, schools, logistics hubs, or construction sites in and around Marietta
- Were hurt driving for work on I-75, I-285, or Cobb Parkway
Workers’ comp hearings for Marietta cases are often scheduled at State Board locations serving the Atlanta metro area. We handle those appearances for you—preparing you for testimony, organizing evidence, and dealing with the insurance lawyers so you’re not navigating the system alone.
Marietta Workers’ Compensation FAQ
I live in Marietta but my job injury happened in another county. Can you still represent me?
Yes. As long as your claim falls under Georgia workers’ compensation law, we can represent you whether the injury happened in Marietta, elsewhere in Cobb County, or another Georgia county. It’s common for Marietta residents to be injured while working or driving in neighboring areas. We handle statewide GA claims from our West Georgia office and appear wherever your hearing is scheduled.
Will I have to travel to Dallas, or can you meet me in Marietta?
We try to make things as easy as possible for injured workers. Many cases can be handled with phone, email, and video meetings. If an in-person meeting is needed, we can work with you to find a convenient location near Marietta or, when appropriate, arrange a home or hospital visit. Your ability to get quality representation should not depend on your ability to drive to our office.
Have you handled cases against big Marietta employers like Lockheed or Cobb County Schools?
While we do not disclose specific client names, we have experience with claims involving large employers, government entities, and the major insurance companies that handle their workers’ comp cases. Big employers often have aggressive insurers and lawyers, but the rules of Georgia workers’ compensation apply to everyone. Our job is to make sure those rules are followed and that you receive the benefits you are owed.
My workers’ comp doctor is in Atlanta and it’s hard to get there from Marietta. What can I do?
Georgia workers’ comp usually reimburses mileage for medical appointments, and you may have options to switch doctors within the employer’s panel or seek a change if the panel was not properly posted. If travel is a serious problem, we can explore alternatives, including closer providers or transportation reimbursement, and help you file any necessary forms with the State Board.
Do you handle Marietta workers’ comp cases that also involve a third-party lawsuit?
Yes. If your work injury was caused by someone who is not your employer or a co-worker—like a negligent driver, a subcontractor, or a defective product—you may have a separate personal injury claim in addition to workers’ comp. We handle both workers’ compensation and third-party personal injury cases so Marietta clients don’t have to juggle multiple law firms for one incident.
Injured on the Job in Marietta? Get the Help You Need.
Whether your injury happened at a major employer near the Big Chicken, on a construction site off Cobb Parkway, or in a hospital or office near Marietta Square, you deserve a workers’ comp attorney who treats your case like a priority. Garner Law Office is ready to review your claim, explain your rights, and fight for the medical treatment and wage benefits you’re owed.