Understanding Your Rights After a Work-Related Car Accident What to Do If You Are Injured While Driving on the Job? It can feel overwhelming. You may question who covers your medical bills and lost wages. In Georgia, workers' compensation laws provide benefits for...
Getting into a car accident at work can be confusing and stressful. You may wonder if workers’ compensation will cover your injuries or if you must rely on your own insurance. In Georgia, not all car accidents are considered work-related, but many are. Knowing when...
Getting hit by a car while on the job can be a terrifying experience. Whether you were walking in a parking lot, working on a roadside construction site, or driving for work, you may be wondering what happens next. Who is responsible? Will workers' compensation cover...
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....
Who Pays the Medical Bills When Workers’ Compensation Is Denied? Suffering a work injury is difficult enough without the stress of unpaid medical bills. If your Workers’ Comp claim is denied, you may wonder how to cover treatment costs while recovering. It’s a...
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...