O’Connell Law Firm Workers’ Compensation Attorneys is a Decatur-based legal practice specializing exclusively in Georgia workers’ compensation law, offering skilled and aggressive representation for injured workers. Founded by brothers Andrew and Daniel O’Connell, the firm stands out for its deep familiarity with the state’s workers’ compensation system, personalized client relationships, and a reputation that earns referrals from other attorneys across Decatur.
The firm takes a hands-on, family-oriented approach, with clients communicating directly with their attorneys rather than case managers. Andrew O’Connell brings years of experience from defense firms, providing insight into insurance company tactics, while Daniel O’Connell offers unique perspective from his background as a staff attorney and mediator for the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation. They focus on securing all medical treatment and income benefits clients are entitled to under the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act, particularly serving individuals with severe or complex work-related injuries.
Services Offered
- Workers’ compensation claims
- Catastrophic injury cases
- Back and neck injuries
- Shoulder and knee injuries
- Hand and elbow injuries
- Foot and ankle injuries
- Occupational disease claims
- Hearing loss claims
- Psychological injury claims
- Personal injury representation
- Employment law services
- Insurance law matters
- Labor relations legal services
- Medical law consultation
- Third-party liability claims
- Claims mediation and hearings
- Settlement negotiation
The firm primarily serves clients in Decatur, Clarkston, Lithonia, and throughout Georgia, handling cases across a wide spectrum of occupations and industries. They offer free consultations and work on a contingency fee basis, with fees limited by Georgia law to 25% of recovered benefits.
