Do Not Commit Workers’ Compensation Fraud in Georgia

If you were injured on the job, you may face a difficult recovery period. Workers’ compensation should help you get through this time and address your financial losses. Collecting on workers’ compensation, however, is not […]

How to Start a Workers’ Compensation Claim In Georgia

What Is a Workers’ Compensation Claim? When you find yourself dealing with an injury at work, understanding workers’ compensation and how to file a claim is an important piece of the process. Under Georgia’s Workers’ […]

What Does It Mean To Settle a Car Accident Case in Georgia?

Would You Know What To Do If You Were In An Accident? We’ve all seen it: cars, bent metal, drivers scratching their heads while standing to the side of the road, police filing a report, […]

What Kinds of Injuries Result in Permanent Disability Benefits in Georgia?

Employees Who’ve Been Permanently Injured at Work Should Know Their Rights When you’ve sustained a serious, permanent injury at your place of work, it is important to understand your rights. With medical bills to account […]

Getting a Georgia Workers’ Compensation After Losing a Limb at Work Can Be Complicated

Every year, accidental amputations rank among the nation’s most potentially devastating workplace injuries. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration calls workplace amputations “widespread,” finding that amputations occur most frequently among employees who work at printing presses, conveyors, […]

Repetitive Strain Injuries Are Serious Workplace Hazards

Repetitive-motion injuries are among the leading causes of missed time from work. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, repetitive motion, including holding tools, scanning groceries, and typing, caused the long absences from work injuries in […]

Accidents Causing Paralysis Are a Danger for Construction Workers

Hard statistics that detail the main types of paralyzing accidents for construction workers are hard to come by. Government agencies tend to focus on fatalities and injuries and their causes without delving deeply into whether, […]

At-Work Accidents Resulting in Amputations Are a Serious Risk

Many employees are injured at work every year in accidents that result in amputations. Employees working in manufacturing and using heavy equipment are at higher risk. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration has found that […]

Workmans’ Comp Laws and Driving on the Job in Georgia

Workers’ compensation law in Georgia is complicated, and a recent Georgia Court of Appeals opinion further strengthens the state’s interpretation that workers’ compensation is the sole remedy for injured employees. While those who were injured […]

Are Back Injuries Covered by Workers’ Compensation in Georgia?

Back injuries are some of the most common injuries sustained by employees across all industries. In fact, the U.S. Department of Labor estimates that musculoskeletal disorders resulting from overexertion account for as many as 31 […]