Because of their debilitating nature, catastrophic injury victims often face complicated legal battles, longer court cases, and larger verdicts and settlements. Compensation for a work-related accident should include past, current and future medical expenses, rehabilitation expenses (if applicable), lost wages, and lost earning potential. Injured workers in Georgia are not eligible for pain and suffering through their workers' compensation claim, rather they must pursue an injury claim against a third-party if the wish to obtain benefits for emotional distress. The bottom line is that due to the severity of the injury, the payout is much greater in cases of catastrophic workplace accidents.