The Monk Law Firm was established by Thomas Thaxton Monk, a dedicated and experienced attorney whose legal pedigree consists of a long line of attorneys. Thomas and his staff are dedicated to achieving one goal - justice for the injured. We offer a high level of professionalism and integrity; with the utmost respect paid to each client we serve. At the Monk Law Firm, every client is awarded personalized attention. With three convenient offices in Atlanta, Macon and Athens, we serve the surrounding region including Marietta, Lawrenceville and Jonesboro, GA.

Whenever an employee has become injured in a workplace accident, they may receive recovery under what's known as workers compensation. This is the insurance all employers are required to carry. It's in place to provide coverage for lost wages, certain medical or rehabilitation expenses, and other applicable benefits.

If you're injured on the job, always seek immediate medical attention and report to your employer or supervisor. In addition, you should seek the services of an experienced work comp attorney. A workers comp lawyer ensures your rights are completely protected. Although individuals sometimes represent themselves in such matters, it's highly recommended to utilize the services of a qualified workers compensation lawyer.

Any worker sustaining any injury, or subsequent illness, relating to the course of being employed, will have a potential workers compensation case. In other words, as long as the injury is job related, it will be covered. In such an occurrence, the work comp lawyer assists clients in receiving adequate compensation and benefits.

In addition to workers compensation issues, we have many other areas of practice. These include medical malpractice, product liability, personal injury and nursing home neglect. Call our knowledgeable team today for a free consultation at 1.877.MonkLaw.