Big win for a client from Dublin, GA. After years of litigation for her workers’ compensation injury, we are proud to announce her case was declared Catastrophic by the State board. Not only did we settle her case, but we also secured a large Medicare set-aside account for her future medical needs. Her perseverance and our dedication make a powerful team.

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Premises liability law is an area of personal injury law that holds property owners accountable for maintaining safe conditions on their premises. This law is designed to protect people who are injured on someone else’s property due to negligence or unsafe conditions.

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In Georgia, property owners have a legal duty to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition. This includes ensuring that the property is free from hazards that could cause harm to visitors. If a property owner fails to meet this duty, and someone is injured as a result, the injured party may be entitled to compensation for their injuries.

Common examples of premises liability cases in Georgia include slip and fall accidents, dog bites, and injuries caused by defective or dangerous conditions on the property. In these cases, the injured party must prove that the property owner was negligent in maintaining the property and that this negligence caused their injuries.

It’s important to note that Georgia follows a modified comparative negligence rule, which means that if the injured party is found to be partially at fault for their injuries, their compensation may be reduced by their percentage of fault. However, if the injured party is found to be more than 50% at fault, they may not be entitled to any compensation.

If you’ve been injured on someone else’s property in Georgia, it’s important to seek legal advice as soon as possible. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you understand your rights and pursue the compensation you deserve. Call us at Powers and Beecher today to discuss your case.

Losing a loved one is never easy, especially when it happens due to a workplace accident. In such tragic circumstances, families often find themselves not only grieving but also grappling with financial uncertainties. However, in the state of Georgia, there are specific provisions in place to assist families during these difficult times through workers’ compensation death benefits.

Workers Comp Claim

Understanding Georgia’s Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits

Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance that provides medical benefits and wage replacement to employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. In the unfortunate event of a worker’s death, the benefits extend to their dependents or beneficiaries. The workers’ compensation system in Georgia offers various forms of support to help alleviate the financial burden on family members left behind.

Who is Eligible for Death Benefits?

In Georgia, certain family members are eligible to receive death benefits if the worker’s death is determined to be work-related. These beneficiaries typically include:

  1. Spouse: The surviving spouse of the deceased worker is entitled to receive death benefits unless there are exceptional circumstances, such as abandonment or divorce.
  2. Children: If the deceased worker has dependent children, they are entitled to receive benefits until they reach the age of 18, or 22 if they are enrolled in an accredited educational institution.
  3. Dependent Parents: If the deceased worker was providing support to their parents at the time of death, those parents may be eligible for benefits if they can prove dependency.
  4. Other Dependents: In some cases, other individuals who were financially dependent on the deceased worker may be eligible for benefits.

Types of Benefits Available

The workers’ compensation system in Georgia provides several types of benefits to the eligible dependents described above:

  1. Burial Expenses: The employer or their insurance carrier is responsible for covering reasonable burial expenses, up to a certain limit set by law.
  2. Income Benefits: Dependents may be entitled to weekly income benefits, which are typically calculated at two-thirds of the deceased worker’s average weekly wage. The maximum weekly income benefit in Georgia is $800.00 per week as of July 1, 2023.
  3. Dependency Benefits: Additional benefits may be available to dependents who relied on the deceased worker for financial support. The amount of dependency benefits depends on various factors, including the number of dependents and their relationship to the deceased.
  4. Medical Benefits: In cases where the deceased worker incurred medical expenses before their death, those expenses may be covered by workers’ compensation.

Navigating the Claims Process

Filing for workers’ compensation death benefits can be a complex and daunting process, especially for grieving families. It’s essential to seek guidance from an experienced workers’ compensation attorney who can help navigate the claims process and ensure that your rights are protected. The attorneys at the Powers Law Group specialize in workers’ compensation cases and they can assist you with the death benefit claim.

Conclusion

Losing a loved one in a workplace accident is a devastating experience. However, Georgia’s workers’ compensation system provides important protections and benefits to help support the families of deceased workers during these challenging times. By understanding your rights and seeking the assistance of a knowledgeable attorney, you can navigate the claims process with confidence and secure the benefits you deserve.

In Sparta, GA, our client’s story exemplifies the impact of determination and justice. As a hardworking aircraft mechanic, he experienced a severe accident at work that significantly injured his ankle and foot. He contacted Powers & Beecher for help, which was provided every step of the way.

 

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Powers Beecher Law Firm Celebrates the Selection of Jeffrey Powers and Adam Beecher to the 2024 Georgia Super Lawyers List

MACON, Ga., Feb. 20, 2024 — Powers Beecher Law Firm, a premier personal injury and workers’ compensation law firm based in Macon, GA, is thrilled to announce that Atty. Jeffrey Powers and Atty. Adam Beecher have earned esteemed positions on the 2024 Georgia Super Lawyers list. This recognition is a testament to their exceptional legal skills, professional achievements, and unwavering commitment to their clients. Their leadership roles within legal and community organizations, including the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and the Macon Bar Association, underscore their commitment to the legal profession and their community.

Super Lawyers 2024

Atty. Jeffrey Powers is renowned for his expertise in personal injury and workers’ compensation law with over 25 years of experience, consistently delivering victorious outcomes for those injured on the job. He’s licensed in Georgia and Florida, began his career in prosecution, then moved to insurance defense before representing injured individuals. His dedication to justice is highlighted by his innovative legal strategies and compassionate approach to client representation. Powers is dedicated to community service, notably supporting Book ‘Em, a charity for at-risk children alongside his wife Katie. He values family and active church participation. Jeffrey’s achievements include groundbreaking settlements and verdicts that have significantly impacted workers’ compensation law in Georgia. This marks his fourth consecutive year being honored on the Super Lawyers list.

Atty. Adam Beecher is a personal injury and workers’ compensation lawyer in Macon, Georgia, focusing on cases including car accidents, construction accidents, and wrongful death claims. Adam’s deep understanding of personal injury law and his tenacity in the courtroom have resulted in substantial recoveries for his clients, affirming his status as a protector of victims’ rights. A Mercer University Law School graduate, Beecher has been recognized as a Georgia Rising Star and for client satisfaction in Bibb County. Active in his community, he lives in Warner Robins with his family and serves on the board of Family Promise of Greater Houston County. This year’s selection is Adam’s third consecutive Super Lawyers recognition.

Super Lawyers is a prestigious rating service that identifies outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is rigorous and includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Powers Beecher Law Firm is dedicated to advocating for the rights of those injured due to the negligence of others and employees hurt on the job. With a strong focus on client relationships and legal excellence, the firm has established itself as a leader in personal injury and workers’ compensation law in Macon and throughout Georgia.

For more information about Powers Beecher Law Firm, please call 478-738-8884 or visit www.powerslawgroup.com.

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It’s always really nice to resolve a client’s case at Christmas.

 

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Congratulations to Our Georgia 2022 Super Lawyers

 

 

We are very proud to announce the following attorneys at Powers Law Group have been named among the best in Georgia in the latest Super Lawyers magazine published by Thomson Reuters.

 

Attorney Jeff Powers has been practicing law for over 27 years. Mr. Powers is highly-respected within not only the Middle Georgia legal community, but also statewide, as a tremendously skilled personal injury and workers’ compensation lawyer. He is passionate about representing people who have suffered horrible, usually preventable, injuries due to the negligence of others.

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Attorney Adam Beecher has been practicing law for 13 years, the entirety of this time with Powers Law Group. Mr. Beecher, who is a partner in the firm, is also highly regarded by the local legal community here, in Macon-Bibb County, as well as across the State of Georgia. He is a fierce, compassionate advocate for the clients he represents, whether injured on the job, or hurt in auto, tractor-trailer, or motorcycle accidents.

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Powers Law Group, located in Macon, GA, is a dedicated group of personal injury and workers’ compensation trial lawyers who meet with their clients face-to-face, become personally invested and deliver results. They have been providing excellent legal services since 1995.

 

Fatal Apartment Fire

Clients frequently ask me how much automobile insurance they should  have?  Having full coverage means different things to different people.  Whether you chose to buy towing and rental car reimbursement should not be as important as having sufficient UM (underinsured motorist or med pay coverage). Having adequate UM coverage indicates that you are concerned about protecting the people in your car as well as yourself.  Unfortunately, the time to look over your insurance policy usually happens after the accident when its too late to increase the coverage one should really carry.  Each person should regularly look at their own policy and make sure that they are adequately insured in case of an accident.  By the time they call Powers Law Group, the client is probably not at fault for causing the accident, but in need of a trial lawyer.  This is when we can help you make the right decisions about handling your case.

Car Insurance Laws in Georgia

  1. First, the State of Georgia only requires one who gets a car-tag to have the minimum liability insurance coverage of $25,000.  This coverage pays when a vehicle owner is at fault and that driver is responsible for the harm they caused to the another motorist, pedestrian, passenger in a car or bicyclist.  Remember this insurance coverage does not pay for medical treatment for the at-fault driver.  A driver in Georgia must carry this insurance on their car or they cannot get a license plate or renew that tag at their local DMV office.
  2. Second, if you only buy the bare minimum insurance you can also get a Underinsured or Uninsured insurance policy for the same limits of $25,000 which protects “you or the people in your car” when your car is in an accident.  If you want to have more UM insurance, you need to increase your liability insurance coverage.  This is what we recommend you do right now. Car Accident Lawyer Macon
  3. Third, you should also have medical payment insurance coverage on your OWN insurance policy.  This is because if you and your passengers are injured in an accident, your “med pay” insurance pays those persons medical bills directly to the providers.  Many people wrongly assume that if they are in a car wreck, the other person’s insurance will pay their medical bills.  This is not the law nor is it the duty of the at-fault party’s insurance company.  Questions of how the accident happened, who is at fault and is there anyone else to blame (i.e. an unknown motorist may have contributed to the accident) may have to be answered.  The bottom line is that if you get medical treatment, you owe that provider or hospital for services rendered.  It’s like eating in a restaurant, “if you ordered it, you bought it,” and must therefore pay for what you ordered.
  4. Fourth, everyone should buy as much UM insurance as they can afford.  For example, a recent case we handled at Powers Law Group, was when our client was hit from the rear in his car by a driver who had $25,000 in liability insurance.  Our client had $100,000 in UM insurance but it was the traditional UM coverage and not added – on which would have given him a total possible recovery of $25,000 from the liability insurer and only $75,000 in coverage from his own policy.  Our client was taken to a hospital where he was examined and then treated for several weeks at a chiropractor and then, eventually, a neurosurgeon operated on his back.  His medical bills were in excess of $100,000 and, thankfully, were paid by his wife’s own group health insurance.  The health insurer had a subrogation right (they could get their $$$ back) in our recovery because that is what the contract between the policy holder required our client do if he was ever in an accident.We were successful in obtaining the full policy limits from the liability insurer ($25,000) and our client’s own UM ($75,000 coverage).  We then had to help the client negotiate his health insurance lien to put as much of the recovery in the client’s hands.  Had the client had more in UM insurance, he most certainly would have recovered more from the settlement of his case.  The difference in the client having more UM insurance was less than $100 for another $150,000 in coverage.  That’s why, at Powers Law Group, we encourage our clients to periodically review their auto insurance policies and make sure they are fully insured.  If you can afford it, ask your insurance agent to give you a quote on an Umbrella Insurance policy.  This policy can be tied to your homeowners insurance and your cars or trucks.
  5. Fifth, let’s examine another scenario: You are rear-ended in a car accident on I-75 southbound.  Your airbags deployed and you have a brief loss of consciousness and perhaps short-term memory loss.  Paramedics, law enforcement and emergency personnel arrive on the scene.  You are bleeding from a part of your face and you cannot feel your feet and cannot walk.  A decision is made to have you put on a board and transported to the closest hospital.  At the hospital, you are seen by several nurses, physician assistants, an emergency room doctor, a neurologist and perhaps an orthopaedic or vascular surgeon.  Medical personnel order CT scans, x-rays, maybe an MRI and a decision to operate is made as your closest relative gives consent for the invasive procedure.  At this point, there is a good chance $30,000 in medical bills have already occurred.  If you do not have medical insurance or medical pay insurance, who will pay your medical bills?  Do you have enough UM insurance coverage to compensate you for your losses?

You need a personal injury trial lawyer and someone who can provide advice on what to do with having to pay these medical providers and seek follow up medical treatment.  In summary, if you get the treatment, you have to pay the providers for the services rendered.  Our firm represents people from all over Georgia in cases such as this.

Powers Law Group is proud to be able to provide financial support to those in our community who are doing amazing work with young people. This morning, Attorney Jeff Powers presented Fred Sterdivant, Director of Fathers Among Men, and Charise Stephens, Director of U Create Macon, each with a check for $2,000 to support their organizations.

Fathers Among Men is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support fathers in our community who might not have the benefit of a strong family support system as well as mentoring to young men who lack a strong male role model in their lives for guidance. They provide after-school programs as well as educational programming during school breaks and in the summer months.
U Create Macon is a local non-profit, based in the Historic Pleasant Hill Neighborhood in Macon. They offer programming for children and youth in our community. This year they served 300 kids through their Saturday Morning Breakfast Club, bike teams, bike giveaways, a youth film Festival, free little libraries and more. Approximately 100 of these kids receive services from multiple programs sponsored by U Create Macon. Their bike team is the first and only youth chapter of the Major Taylor Association, a national group of bike clubs honoring their namesake, Walter “Major” Taylor (1878-1932), who was the world’s first Black sports superstar. He was the World Cycling Champion inn 1899 and American Sprint Champion in 1900, and set numerous cycling records despite living during the Jim Crow era of strict racial segregation. Attorney Jeff Powers was honored to be included in the U Create Macon’s Community Bike Ride this February as seen in this video from the event:
 
We salute those working with young people in our community. We must also thank our clients, past and present, for placing their trust in us after experiencing injuries. Without this trust and support, our support of non-profits such as these in our community would not be possible. We look forward to continuing to earn your trust in 2022 and beyond. We continue to be “Here – For You.” 
 
Happy New Year from all of us at Powers Law Group!
After a one year hiatus, due to the pandemic, The Bibb Sheriff’s Office’s annual holiday event, Santa in the Park, returned on Saturday, December 18th, 2021. Making the event even more special was the fact that it was the first time it was held since the Sheriff’s Outreach Section (SOS) moved into its new headquarters on Hazel Street.
This year approximately 500 local children/youth attended the event with their families. They were able to select a new toy from Santa’s workshop which included: 30 brand-new bicycles, a variety of games, dolls, sports equipment, electronic devices, and various other assorted toys. Each child was also able to select four brand-new books and received a book bag to carry them home with them.
During this event, Book ‘Em gave close to 2,000 brand-new books to children/youth in attendance, as well as the dozen FBLA students from Central High School who volunteered to assist with the event.
Macon Book 'Em Most uplifting was the fact that Book ‘Em was able to raise over $6,000 in less than 48 hours to assist with the purchase of bicycles and other toys to ensure that the maximum number of children could have a very happy holiday season. Special thanks must be given to the following sponsors and individuals who donated to this effort: Brew Found, Inc.; Powers Law Group; Laurie Lee Cranford; Camilla Dawson; Catherine Hedglin; Louise and Derrel Hazlehurst; Andrea Cooke; Blair Sumrall; Carol Tift; Julie and Joel Goodman; Regina Sweeney; Laura Malcolm; and Jackie Wright.
Macon Book 'Em Special funding request! Right now, Book ‘Em, a Macon/Bibb County based non-profit that puts new and gently-used books in the homes of at-risk children,  have no funds to purchase bikes for children/youth to be given away during this Saturday’s Santa in the Park event.
special funding request for santa in the park

Normally, the Bibb Sheriff’s Office is able to give 50 bicycles to children during this event. There will be lots of sad faces on Saturday if we cannot raise more money. The cost of bicycles has gone up by about 30% this year.

If you, or your business, can help us make some children’s Christmas wishes come true, we would be most grateful! Donations can be made by clicking on the following link:

All funds raised between now and Saturday will be matched by Powers Law Group.

September 3, 2021 –

Jeff Powers has been selected to the 2022 Georgia Super Lawyers list, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 5% of attorneys in Georgia receive this distinction.

Jeffrey N. Powers

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Macon Lawyer Jeff Powers Attorney Jeff Powers has been practicing law for over 25 years. He is a graduate of Florida State University and Mercer University’s School of Law and has been licensed to practice law in both Georgia and Florida since 1995. Immediately after graduating from law school, Jeff worked with the Bibb County District Attorney’s Office as a prosecutor. While there, he gained invaluable experience representing victims and the community-at-large in multiple felony jury trials. After working for the DA’s Office for three years, Jeff began working for a local law firm specializing in insurance defense cases. During this time, he gained valuable insight into the practices used by insurance companies to deny claims. Also during this time, Jeff realized that his true calling was to represent injured people, and their families, who need an advocate to fight for them.

Now, with 25 years of experience, having represented people in all walks of life, Mr. Jeff Powers is the lawyer you need to ensure that you have the best representation possible.

June O'Neal and Jeff Powers Powers Law Group is proud to be a sponsor of The Mentor’s Project of Bibb County. For those of you who might question the existence of Santa, we know she does exist. Her name is June O’Neal. For over 25 years, June has led The Mentor’s Project. Citizens of Macon often refer to her as “The Mother Teresa of Macon.” She has clothed, fed, and practically raised thousands of young people in Macon-Bibb through her work with The Mentor’s Project. This year has been challenging for all of us, but imagine life for young people for whom their safety net is school.For the majority of Bibb County Public School students, who live below the federal poverty line, school is the place they can count on for food, security, and safety. Since March, June has led an extraordinary effort to ensure that no child in our community has gone hungry. She has collected thousands of pounds of food from donors, organized volunteers, packaged food, and delivered it to the children/youth in greatest need. This is just the tip of the iceberg, in terms of the work of The Mentor’s Project. Because of their commitment to serve and the dedication of June O’Neal, Powers Law Group has donated $6,500 in 2020 to support their work. We hope that you will consider supporting their mission with your year-end giving as well.

The 2nd Annual “A Taste For Justice” is a fundraiser presented by Middle Georgia Justice, a nonprofit organization whose goal is to help people who need legal services but cannot afford them to get those services on a pro bono or reduced fee basis.

Last year the 1st Annual “A Taste For Justice” was an in-person, winetasting event. This fundraising event had to be re-imagined this year due to COVID-19. The 2nd Annual “A Taste For Justice,” is a virtual fundraising event. The following video is a good overview of what the Middle Georgia Justice does, who they work with, and how they help people, as well as some entertainment, to give you a “taste” for our community in Middle Georgia.

Powers Law Group is proud to be one of the Platinum Sponsors this year.

 

Major Taylor Middle Georgia Chapter

A Macon nursing home has had six deaths, and more than 90 residents and staff members have tested positive for COVID-19.

 

Pruitt Health Macon, at 2255 Anthony Road, has 72 residents and 20 staff members who have tested positive for the new coronavirus, and six people have died, according to a report released Monday by the Georgia Department of Community Health.

Read more here: https://www.macon.com/news/local/article242168451.html


Powers Law Group has represented hundreds of patients and their families as well as healthcare workers in nursing home facilities, including this one in Macon. Unfortunately,  poor safety practices and lax standards are common in nursing homes and assisted living centers throughout the State of Georgia. We pray for the 90 residents and healthcare workers who have tested positive for the novel Coronavirus at Pruitt Health Macon, most especially for the loved ones of the six residents who have perished due to their illness. Sadly, this was preventable. We should do more, as a society, for those in our community who cannot care for themselves.

The trial lawyers at Powers Law Group prosecute claims of nursing home abuse and neglect for both residents and the health care workers who are forced to enforce corporate policies that put both parties at great risk for harm. Sadly, there are large corporations, such as Pruitt Health, that are making calculated decisions to value money and profit over health and safety. It is our job to hold them accountable for these decisions.

 

Macon, GA  – Powers Law Group is pleased to announce that founding partner Jeffrey N. Powers, has been named to the Thomson Reuters 2020 list of Georgia Super Lawyers which are made in accordance with the set of standards set forth by Thomson Reuters under the Super Lawyers Selection Methodology.

Super Lawyers - Jeffrey N. Powers “I am honored to have been selected as a Super Lawyer for 2020 in personal injury litigation. The selection process is voted by peers within the legal community. ”
Jeff Powers

Jeffrey N. Powers is the founding partner of Powers Law Group, LLC a leading personal injury law firm in Macon, Georgia.  Mr. Powers devotes his law practice to personal injury and workers compensation law.  His firm represents Georgia residents in matters involving trucking, automobile, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, construction accidents, burn injuries, wrongful death and other catastrophic injuries caused by negligence.

His successes both in the courtroom and at the negotiating table has earned him an AV Preeminent* peer review rating through Martindale-Hubbell and a 10.0 “Superb” peer review rating through Avvo.  Mr. Powers is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Association for Justice, the Macon Bar Association, Macon Trial Lawyers Association, and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association.

Mr. Powers earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the Florida State University and received his law degree from Mercer University School of Law in 1995.  He obtained his license to practice law in 1995, and is qualified to appear before all Georgia trial and appellate courts, the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court of Georgia and U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia.  Finally, Mr. Powers is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida.

About the Firm

Powers Law Group, located in Macon, GA, is a dedicated group of personal injury and workers’ compensation trial lawyers who meet with their clients face-to-face, become personally invested and deliver results. They have been providing excellent legal services since 1995, making every client their first priority. By focusing on their client’s cases and fighting hard on their behalf, they have closed cases in the areas of personal injury and workers’ compensation that have resulted in settlements from tens of thousands to multi-million dollars. If you’ve been hurt at the fault of others, the attorneys at Powers Law Group will work your case, and help you get the compensation that you deserve.

 

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

Atty. Jeff Powers and Rosebud As an added layer of client service, Powers Law Group offers an on-site support dog. Rosebud, an 11-year-old Bassett Hound, is an experienced therapy dog. She lightens the atmosphere in our office as she makes her daily rounds/scent checks. Rosebud has proven herself valuable during client interviews and depositions by providing her sweet, calming presence to clients who needed comfort. What other law firm has such a dedicated four legged team member?