Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system. Injured employees can receive benefits regardless of whether the employer, a coworker or the employee themselves caused the accident. Because of this, workers generally cannot sue within their own company for work-related...
In this post we will look at the so-called "coming and going" rule and also third-party negligence lawsuits. What is the going and coming rule? While many assume that commuting to and from work is a job responsibility, the going and coming rule essentially states that...
Most Georgia employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. When an employee is injured on the job, the insurance company has an obligation to pay for the injured employee’s benefits, including medical bills, wage replacement and vocational...
If you get injured at work, your life may undergo many changes. One of these changes may be that you are unable to go back to work or work as much as you used to. To give injured workers relief, the Georgia workers’ compensation system provides income benefits....
Workplace accidents in a construction site or work zone are a more serious problem than many people think. In fact, 15 workplace deaths take place every day. There are four main hazards that work environments can commonly present. Knowing how to avoid these dangers...
Consumers who buy motor vehicles put their trust in manufacturers that the transports they purchase have the highest and most current standards of safety. However, their belief may be misguided based on the ever-growing list of proposed safety rules yet to be enacted....
Obtaining workers’ compensation from an employer after sustaining an injury at work can be a challenging process. There’s so much information that the victim must be aware of that it can at times be overwhelming. Fortunately, we’re going to outline some important...
Most people look forward to summer, whether it is because they have a vacation planned or enjoy the summer activities. However, the summer season can bring overwhelmingly hot weather to Georgia. Individuals might get used to this kind of weather, but it can be a...
It is illegal for a driver to leave the scene of an auto accident. And yet, hit-and-run accidents occur all too frequently. In fact, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that, according to the most recent data, hit-and-run accidents have increased in the last...
Your injury at work can really cost you. You’re looking at all kinds of unexpected expenses like medical bills, time away from your job and the process of getting back into the workforce. Fortunately, workers’ compensation may be able to help you manage the sudden...