Most Georgia employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. When an employee is injured on the job, it is the insurance company that pays for the injured employee's benefits. These can include 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....
Roundabouts – those circular intersections where drivers travel around a center island -- continue to make their presence known to people throughout the U.S. Georgia is among the states that has embraced this traffic management tool proven to be safer and more...
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'...
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...
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...
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....
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...