Macon workers’ compensation lawyers
Hurt at work.
Here for you.
Your health. Your paycheck. The people counting on you. A workplace injury can put all three on your mind at once.
Jeff Powers and Adam Beecher help injured workers in Macon and throughout Georgia understand their options and pursue the benefits available to them.
Free consultation · No obligation to hire the firm
Help with new claims, denied benefits, and ongoing care.
“This is a law firm that stands with you throughout the whole process.”
Wanda · Workers’ compensation clientRead Wanda’s Story
Find your next step.
Start with what matters now
Injured on the job?
Take these first steps.
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Report the injury.
Tell your supervisor promptly, and keep a written record. Georgia generally requires notice within 30 days; waiting can put benefits at risk.
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Get medical care.
In an emergency, get help immediately. For other care, ask your employer about authorized doctors or its workers’ compensation managed care plan.
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Keep the details.
Save injury reports, treatment records, work restrictions, wage information, and insurance letters. Bring what you have to your consultation.
Reporting an injury and filing a claim are separate steps. See the deadline questions below or ask us to review your situation.
Understand what may be available
Support for your recovery.
And your everyday life.
Benefits depend on your injury, employment, and claim. We help you understand the issues affecting your care and income.
Medical treatment
Authorized care for a covered work injury, which may include appointments, prescriptions, surgery, and rehabilitation.
Lost income
Partial wage replacement when an eligible injury prevents you from working or reduces what you can earn.
Lasting impairment
Additional benefits may apply when a work injury causes permanent impairment.
Not sure whether your employer has coverage or your injury qualifies? Those are questions we can help you work through.
Representation beyond the paperwork
When the process gets difficult,
we stay involved.
An accepted claim can still bring questions about treatment, missed pay, or returning to work. A denied claim can leave you wondering where to turn.
Our work starts with understanding what happened and what you need. From there, we help you make sense of the claim and the decisions ahead.
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Understand the claim.
Review your injury, medical records, work history, and communications from the insurer.
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Address the dispute.
Help with denied claims, delayed care, disputed benefits, and questions about work restrictions.
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Prepare for what comes next.
Explain the options for pursuing your claim, resolving a dispute, or evaluating a proposed settlement.
Find guidance for your situation
Different injuries.
The same personal attention.
Explore common issues we help injured workers address.
Denied claims
When the insurer disputes your injury or your right to benefits.
Construction injuries
Falls, equipment incidents, and other injuries on a jobsite.
Neck & back injuries
Lifting injuries, damaged discs, and pain affecting your ability to work.
Repetitive motion injuries
Injuries that develop through repeated movements at work.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Hand and wrist symptoms that may be connected to your job.
Occupational diseases
Questions about illness related to workplace exposure.
More work injuries we can discuss with you
- Shoulder and rotator cuff injuries
- Hand, wrist, knee, and ankle injuries
- Falls and lifting injuries
- Herniated or ruptured discs
- Hip injuries requiring replacement
- Chemical and thermal burns
- Brain and other catastrophic injuries
- Amputations and loss of an extremity
- Electrical injuries
- Eye injuries
A client’s own words
A working relationship.
A lasting connection.
“I will treasure our relationship for the rest of my life, Adam.”
Pastor Elizabeth Brown · From her handwritten letter
Pastor Brown came to Powers Law Group after a serious back injury at work. Over the years, her bond with Adam became so close that she affectionately called him her grandson.
More from our clients: M. Murphy’s experience.
Wanda’s and Pastor Brown’s stories reflect individual experiences. Testimonials do not guarantee a particular result.
Macon roots. Georgia representation.
Know who’s in your corner.
Meet the attorneys who help injured workers understand their rights and take the next step.
Jeff Powers
More than 30 years of legal experience, including work as a prosecutor and an insurance defense attorney. Licensed in Georgia and Florida since 1995.
AV Preeminent® peer rating
Selected to Super Lawyers, 2020–2026
Adam Beecher
With Powers Law Group since graduating from Mercer Law in 2009. Licensed in Georgia since 2009. His practice includes workers’ compensation and personal injury claims.
Selected to Rising Stars, 2016–2023
Partner · Trial Lawyer
Clear answers. A place to begin.
You have questions.
Let’s work through them.
These answers are a starting point. The details of your injury and claim determine which rules apply.
What if my claim has been denied?
A denial does not necessarily end your claim. You may request a hearing before the State Board of Workers’ Compensation. Bring the denial letter and claim records so we can review the dispute and deadlines.
How long do I have to file a claim?
A claim generally must be filed within one year of the accident. Authorized medical treatment, prior benefit payments, and other circumstances can affect the deadline. Have your dates reviewed promptly.
Can I use my own doctor?
For nonemergency treatment, follow the authorized provider or managed care process. In an emergency, get help immediately and ask about authorized follow-up care afterward.
What if my doctor releases me to light duty?
Ask for written restrictions and the proposed job duties. We can review questions about the job offer, your medical limits, and how returning to work may affect your claim.
Does every employer have to carry coverage?
Georgia generally requires businesses with three or more employees, including regular part-time workers, to carry coverage. Exceptions and employment status can matter.
What does it cost to talk with you?
Your initial consultation is free. We earn an attorney’s fee only if we obtain a financial recovery for you, and we advance the costs of pursuing your case. Ask us to explain the fee agreement and how case expenses are handled.
What should I bring to the consultation?
Bring what you have: injury reports, medical records, work restrictions, wage statements, and letters from the employer or insurer. You can still contact us if you do not have all the paperwork.
A free consultation. A clear next step.
Your story.
We’re listening.
Tell us about your workplace injury and the questions on your mind. We can discuss your situation and what comes next.
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3557 Vineville Avenue
Macon, GA 31204
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