On behalf of The Law Offices of T. Andrew Miller, LLC | Mar 13, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
“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...
On behalf of The Law Offices of T. Andrew Miller, LLC | Mar 5, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
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...
On behalf of The Law Offices of T. Andrew Miller, LLC | Mar 2, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
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...
On behalf of The Law Offices of T. Andrew Miller, LLC | Feb 3, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
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...
On behalf of The Law Offices of T. Andrew Miller, LLC | Jan 9, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
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...
On behalf of The Law Offices of T. Andrew Miller, LLC | Jan 6, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Regardless of the industry in which you earn your income in Georgia, you will most likely face numerous occupational hazards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration mandates that your employer must protect you from known dangers and take reasonable steps to...
On behalf of The Law Offices of T. Andrew Miller, LLC | Dec 9, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Usually, injuries happen on the job because of an accident. Industrial workers may not lift heavy loads correctly, leading to severe muscle strains. Or construction workers might fall from great heights while on site.However, more and more injuries reported on the job...
On behalf of The Law Offices of T. Andrew Miller, LLC | Nov 25, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
If the Atlanta Airport is open and flights are scheduled, ground support personnel must report for duty — regardless of the weather. If your job involves servicing of aircraft, you will battle the elements through windy conditions and frigid temperatures that...
On behalf of The Law Offices of T. Andrew Miller, LLC | Nov 8, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
We may have gained an hour with the end of daylight savings time, but many people still report feeling more tired than usual during the day as they adjust to the time change. This is not only incredibly dangerous for individuals who get behind the wheel, but also for...
On behalf of The Law Offices of T. Andrew Miller, LLC | Sep 27, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Emergency medical technicians and service workers are the individuals who rush into dangerous situations to help others who are injured. There is no doubt that this is honorable work. However, there is also no doubting that work requiring individuals to run into...
