Fatal occupational work injuries decreased significantly in 2020. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, fatal injuries fell 10.7 percent from 2019 to 2020. Still, 2020 saw 4,764 occupational fatalities. To put it another way, a fatality occurred every 111...
Georgia workers who sustain injuries while performing their jobs may receive workers' compensation benefits covering their medical bills and wages. However, benefit payments do not continue indefinitely. These are some reasons your coverage may abruptly end even if...
Getting hurt on the job can result in costly medical bills and disrupt your livelihood. This is why Georgia businesses with three or more employees must have workers' compensation insurance. Not all injured workers file claims, however. The reasons for this vary. Fear...
Some workplace injuries develop over months or years. You might not realize the extent of the injury until the pain becomes impossible to ignore. This is often the case with repetitive motion injuries. Georgia, like most U.S. states, allows workers' compensation...
The law expects pedestrians and drivers to abide by the rules of the road. When an accident happens involving the two, the driver is not always 100% at fault. Determining fault is a complex process, and when the plaintiff shares fault for the accident, it directly...
If you experience a work-related injury or illness, you may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits in Georgia. However, some actions can harm your chances of obtaining your benefits. Avoid these mistakes that can affect your ability to qualify for workers'...
When motor vehicle accidents occur, we expect the at-fault party’s insurance to cover the damages that have occurred. But in some instances, the person who caused the accident is an uninsured driver. When people operate motor vehicles without proper insurance, every...
Georgia law is strict on people convicted of hit-and-run accidents. The severity of the penalty depends on the specific circumstances of an incident and can include fines and jail time. Despite these strict laws, hit-and-runs still occur. Here is what you should know...
From farming to construction, some jobs require workers to spend time outdoors and in the heat. Sadly, according to reporting from NPR, at least 384 workers have died from heat exposure in the last decade alone. While the human body tends to acclimate to heat over...
When you go to work, you expect that your employer will make sure your workplace is a safe place to be. Unfortunately, this does not always happen, and many employers violate the terms outlined in the General Duty Clause. The Occupational Safety and Health...