Workers’ Compensation

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.…

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…

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…

If you get injured at work in Georgia, you must go to a physician for your initial injury diagnosis, as well as ongoing treatments and checkups. A doctor will monitor your condition as you recover and give updates to your employer. Before you make a full recovery, your doctor may release you to restricted or limited work status. If so,…