Workers’ Compensation

First responders often enter dangerous places while others seek safety. That duty can expose them to hazards that most workers rarely face. If you work in emergency response, these dangers can affect your health. Learning about them may help you report an injury and...

If you work for an airline in Georgia, your day rarely resembles anything close to a desk job. You move heavy loads, operate close to running engines and spend long shifts surrounded by noise, weather and constant motion that gradually wear on the body. These...

A worker who suffers an injury at work may not be able to return to work immediately. While some may appreciate the time off, they may also look forward to the day they can return. It may come as a shock to learn that there’s a battle between their employer and the...

If you are reading this, most likely you have a workers’ compensation claim. The insurance company requires you to take a Functional Capacity Exam (FCE). The FCE is a test of your physical abilities following your work injury. Additionally, it helps insurance...

Airline workers, including pilots and flight attendants, face unique occupational hazards. One that is gaining media attention is the potential for exposure to toxic fumes. Part of the reason this issue is so prevalent at the moment is the fact that it is avoidable....

There are numerous federal agencies that influence employment arrangements. There is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that helps to investigate claims of discrimination and enforce workplace fairness laws. There is also the Department of Labor (DOL),...

Forklifts are indispensable in factories and warehouses but pose big risks to workers. These machines are involved in 7,500 non-fatal injuries each year in the U.S. For workers and their families, these statistics represent life-altering events that can have...

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.…