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Automobile mechanics are prone to many kinds of on-the-job injuries from dealing with heavy machinery and harsh chemicals all day. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2020, mechanics suffered 9,940 non-fatal job-related injuries. If you are a mechanic who has been injured on the job, a Georgia workers’...

We are all accustomed to hearing about juries awarding people thousands of dollars in lawsuits involving severe injuries. In the world of workers’ compensation claims, however, an administrative law judge can only award benefits that have not been paid. That’s only one way workers’ compensation cases differ from regular cases, and

Of all the injuries one can sustain while on the job, severe burns can be the most serious when it comes to getting workplace accommodations. Burns can lead to loss of physical functionality and the potential hardships they may cause bring severe complications to the healing of burn victims. An experienced

Most worksites strive to be safe places where safety precautions are taken seriously, but despite that, accidents still happen. According to the Department of Energy, falls are the most common cause of injuries on a work site, and frequently those are falls from ladders. Significant injuries often result,...

Employees who are injured on the job have rights, including the right to file for worker’s compensation and receive medical care, two-thirds of their regular wages, and physical therapy if necessary. Sometimes employers will retaliate when an employee has been off due to a work-related injury and then...

If you’ve ever burned yourself at work you are part of a large group. According to the National Institute of Health, burn injuries on the job account for a quarter of all burn injuries in the USA. Further, In the USA the average cost to treat a burn patient is $54,000. ...

After you’ve been injured on the job, there are ways to ensure that your case is handled properly. However, claimants often make mistakes that can jeopardize their workers’ compensation case. First and foremost, it’s important to get help from a Georgia workers’ compensation attorney to make sure you get the maximum...

If you’ve been injured at work, you shouldn’t hesitate to report the injury, even if you have been injured before. Pre-existing conditions do not negate an employer’s obligation to provide paid time off and medical treatment, although they do make things more complex. Navigating the tricky scenario of filing a workers’ compensation...

If you are injured at work, you are entitled to medical treatment and compensation under Georgia state law. When working in a warehouse or as a delivery driver there are situations where many kinds of injuries (back, sprain,  falls, etc.) can occur. It’s important to know how to manage under trying circumstances....

When you need to hire a workers’ comp attorney after an injury on the job it’s important to find the best representation. An online search will turn up many Georgia workers’ compensation attorneys, but there can only be one who will really fight to get you what you deserve. That is