Suffering a workplace injury is stressful enough without worrying about your job. If you’re receiving workers' compensation benefits, you might wonder: Is my job secure while I recover? Unfortunately, the laws in Georgia allow employers to terminate workers even while...
If you're receiving workers' compensation benefits after a workplace injury, you might wonder: Can my employer fire me? In Georgia, the short answer is yes, but the full story is more complex. Employers cannot fire you simply for filing a workers' compensation claim....
Being injured at work is tough enough without the added stress of a denied workers’ compensation claim. You may feel stuck wondering how to pay for your medical bills while you recover. It’s a challenging situation, but you don’t have to face it alone. At The Law...
If you’ve been injured at work in Georgia, you might worry about your job security while recovering. Workers’ compensation is there to provide medical care and wage replacement. But what about your position at work? This is a common question for injured employees....
Dealing with a work-related injury is already challenging enough without the added stress of your employer calling about returning to work. However, employers can ask you to return to work if your doctor deems you fit for light-duty or modified work. It's crucial to...
As an experienced attorney at The Law Offices of T. Andrew Miller, I've witnessed the numerous challenges that individuals face when pursuing workers' compensation claims. While these cases are intended to provide financial support and medical care for work-related...
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health notes that 25% of all workers have some exposure to noise that could cause hearing injuries. Of those people, 12% will experience hearing loss as a result. Individuals who suffer any injury on the job should...
Although some occupations are more dangerous than others, workplace injuries can happen anywhere at any time. Most of these injuries occur in all occupations. Certain injuries occur more frequently than others. Slips, trips and falls The most common injuries fall...
When working at heights or in situations that involve fall arrest systems, it is crucial to be aware of the potential risks, including suspension trauma. Suspension trauma, also known as harness-induced pathology or orthostatic intolerance, can occur when a person is...
Did you know that 14% of all traffic fatalities were motorcyclists, and these individuals are significantly more (29 times) to die in an accident? They are also significantly more likely to experience injuries during crashes. Sharing the road with motorcycles is...