Atlanta Georgia Legal Blog
Workers must protect their hearing
Not all work injuries are as sudden as a broken bone from a fall. Some injuries and conditions develop overtime when workers are exposed to regular hazards in the workplace. One of these injuries that affects a surprising number of workers each year is hearing loss....
The demands of shift work carry health and safety risks
“Shift work” refers to any work schedule outside the typical nine-to-five, Monday-to-Friday workweek. Defined this way, about one out of every six full-time American workers does shift work, which the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) often calls...
Georgia to test driverless vehicles. But what are the risks?
Many government agencies and automakers predict that autonomous vehicles (AV) will be common on our roads by 2025. Automakers are making strides advancing the technology within our vehicles, such as adding driver-assist technologies and automatic emergency brakes, but...
Injured at work? Watch what you post online
Nowadays, the average person has at least seven social media accounts. Many Georgians scroll through these accounts and post updates about their lives every day. Social media might be a popular way to connect with friends and family, but individuals also know the...
Mending after work injuries starts by knowing where coverage ends
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...
Injured rideshare drivers can face complex claims
Driving for Uber, Lyft or other rideshare companies can be a profitable job or side hustle for many Georgians. However, driving for work does not make the roads any less dangerous. The longer drivers are on the road, the higher their chance is of being involved in an...
Amazon is putting its workers at risk
Amazon is a successful corporate giant that claims to be leading the way in technology innovation as it strives to meet the public's expectations and demands in this new age of e-commerce.But it seems that Amazon is putting its success before its workers. Many reports...
Risks of traffic fatalities increase for elderly drivers
For many Georgians, the privilege to drive is not only convenient but also a freedom they enjoy. That is why many elderly drivers continue to drive, especially nowadays. However, elderly drivers and their children must be aware of the increased risks they face on the...
Are you ready for outdoor work in the cold January weather?
January is the coldest month in Georgia, but that does not mean the work stops. If you have an outdoor job in Atlanta, your employer must comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's safety standards to protect you from known hazards. Do you know...
Retail work is becoming more dangerous
Most people would not consider retail work to be particularly dangerous. After all, it is one of the most common jobs held in the American workforce, with 1 in 10 workers working in retail.However, recent data reveals that working in retail could be much more...
