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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Whether it is an onsite space dedicated to storage or it is an enormous offsite distribution center, a warehouse represents a critical part of any organization’s footprint. Unfortunately, even the most efficient, well-organized warehouse can be home to serious worker...
Summer television used to be reserved for reruns. Ratings were usually down due to viewers enjoying outdoor gatherings and activities, not to mention vacations. Fast forward to today. No longer is TV viewing limited to watching a particular show on a specific day and...
Many drivers here in Georgia commute for work. Some employees may also drive as a part of their regular duties. The key to getting a Worker's Compensation carrier to approve a claim after an accident is that the injured worker must be on the job when they are behind...
