Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system. Injured employees can receive benefits regardless of whether the employer, a coworker or the employee themselves caused the accident. Because of this, workers generally cannot sue within their own company for work-related...
Getting hurt on the job can result in costly medical bills and disrupt your livelihood. This is why Georgia businesses with three or more employees must have workers' compensation insurance. Not all injured workers file claims, however. The reasons for this vary. Fear...
In this post we will look at the so-called "coming and going" rule and also third-party negligence lawsuits. What is the going and coming rule? While many assume that commuting to and from work is a job responsibility, the going and coming rule essentially states that...
Some workplace injuries develop over months or years. You might not realize the extent of the injury until the pain becomes impossible to ignore. This is often the case with repetitive motion injuries. Georgia, like most U.S. states, allows workers' compensation...
Most Georgia employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. When an employee is injured on the job, the insurance company has an obligation to pay for the injured employee’s benefits, including 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...