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In a collision between a pedestrian and a motor vehicle, the potential for serious and even fatal injuries is extremely high for the pedestrian. Broken bones, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries are just the beginning of what a victim could be facing after being hit by a car. It is important that you take the necessary steps to…
A brain injury is one of the most devastating types of bodily injuries that an accident victim can suffer. The brain is an extremely complex organ, and it is difficult to predict how a traumatic brain injury will impact a specific person. The damages, or financial compensation, that you can recover in a traumatic brain injury lawsuit in Georgia depend…
Construction is one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States. Every year, construction accounts for more deaths than any other industry in the country. As a construction site manager, employer or worker, you have the power to improve the safety of your workplace. Use these five safety tips at your next construction site to minimize the risk of…
Work environments should be safe and productive places for workers to do their jobs. Unfortunately, not all employers maintain safe workplaces. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, thousands of workers suffer serious injuries and lose their lives in workplace accidents every year. There were 2.7 million injury and illness cases reported by employers in 2020. Identifying the most common…
In Georgia, the workers’ compensation system offers financial benefits to injured workers without requiring them to prove negligence. This system makes it easier for covered employees to receive the compensation that they need to pay for medical bills and lost wages. The workers’ comp program covers most injuries, illnesses and medical conditions suffered within the course of employment in Georgia.…
A successful workers’ compensation case in Georgia does not require you to prove fault for your injury. Instead, it is enough to show that you were performing work-related tasks and suffered an injury or illness as a result. What many workers do not realize, however, is that certain things can still hurt a workers’ comp claim – including common social…
If you get injured in an accident – either in the workplace or outside of work – you may be temporarily unable to return to your job. You may need a few days or weeks to recover before you can return. You may also have a temporary or permanent disability that requires job accommodations. Even if you can continue working,…
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people working from home has dramatically increased. This has led to questions about the laws protecting remote workers in Georgia. Many workers wonder if the same laws apply to them when they are working from home as when they are in the office. If you get hurt while working from…
If someone suffers an occupational injury or illness in Georgia, he or she can qualify for workers’ compensation insurance benefits to pay for lost wages. The amount awarded will depend on the extent and severity of the injury and the worker’s weekly wage prior to the injury. Learn more about how the workers’ comp system pays for lost wages to…
If you get injured on the job, workers’ compensation provides a financial safety net. If your employer has this type of insurance – as most are required to in Georgia – you can qualify for financial benefits without needing to prove fault or negligence. You may need a lawyer, however, to assist you in filing a workers’ compensation claim, depending…