Many injured workers believe they have to actually be involved in a specific work accident to be entitled to workers' compensation benefits in Georgia. That is not the case. If your job causes a condition such as a back injury or carpal tunnel syndrome over the course of time, then you are still entitled to medical treatment and income benefits under the Georgia Workers' Compensation Act. If you have any questions about a gradual onset work injury, or any questions about your Georgia workers' compensation claim, contact Atlanta workers' compensation attorney Brian Sumrall at (404) 857-3835, or visit