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Forklifts are among the most widespread machines used at factories and construction sites. They are powerful and nimble, able to quickly move large loads around tight spaces. They also are one of the most dangerous pieces of equipment on U.S. worksites. More than 600 workers were killed in forklift-related incidents from 2011-17. Over 7,000 were injured each year and forced…
We live in an increasingly mobile society with evolving technology that has created a roving workplace. No longer are employees tethered to their office desks or assembly lines. Businesses launch projects across state lines. Often it requires workers to travel and lodge away from home for days or weeks at a time. What if they become injured on location, hundreds…
Let us say that you work in the Atlanta office of a software company headquartered in Tampa, Florida. You have a position with the marketing department and write at the computer all day. Over the past few months, pain has developed in your right wrist, which your doctor has diagnosed as carpal tunnel syndrome. Which would apply to your injury:…
For American truckers, the hours pass slowly into days as the road stretches out in front of their vehicle’s hood. Long hours in cramped conditions puts these individuals at risk for motor vehicle accidents, but the dangers don’t end there. Between extended periods sitting in one position to unloading heavy cargo, trucking is very hard on the body. Many truckers…
On July 1, several amendments to Georgia’s workers’ compensation laws went into effect. The state increased maximum payouts on several types of workers’ compensation benefits, including: Raising the maximum payout for temporary total disability (TTD) benefits from $575 per week to $675 per week Raising the maximum payout for temporary partial disability (TPD) benefits from $383 per week to $450…
Some businesses are not too keen on paying workers’ compensation benefits to their injured employees. In fact, a number of work comp insurance companies will deny rightful claims whenever they can. One common way to avoid paying benefits is to say that a worker’s injury is not new. If the employer or the insurance carrier can prove that an employee’s…
If you have a job that requires repeated motions, you may notice pain or discomfort in some part of your body, such as your hands, shoulder or neck. A doctor should be able to confirm if you have a repetitive stress injury and whether it developed over time. Among other issues, repetitive stress injuries include bursitis, tendinitis, tennis elbow and carpal…
If you suffer an injury on the job, it may take a while for you to heal and get back to work. During such times, workers’ compensation benefits are available to provide financial relief so you may focus on getting better and returning to work. There are a few different types of workers’ comp benefits in the state of Georgia. Depending on…
It can be easy for people to make the mistake of thinking that collecting benefits for a work-related injury is as straightforward as filing a claim. However, there is much more that goes into the process of applying for benefits and it is not uncommon for injured workers to hit some obstacles along the way. Three of our recent cases…