Articles Posted in Workers' Compensation

Shipyard workers are employed in a variety of jobs, including shipbuilding, ship repair, vessel maintenance, and shipbreaking. Welders are vital shipyard workers. However, they have a high risk of injury because of the nature of their jobs. In this blog, our Savannah workers’ compensation attorneys discuss welding injuries in Savannah’s shipbuilding industry, including how to file claims…

Even though workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance system for workplace injuries, it does not guarantee payment of benefits. Your employer or the insurance company may dispute your claim. In this blog, our Atlanta & Savannah workers’ compensation attorney discusses common workers’ comp disputes and how you can address them. Common Disputes to Workers’ Compensation Claims in…

Millions of people work in automobile manufacturing plants throughout the United States. Unfortunately, auto workers have dangerous jobs. They work under stressful conditions for long hours with heavy machinery. According to government statistics, manufacturing had the second-highest recorded injuries and illnesses for 2023. Our Atlanta workers’ compensation attorneysdiscuss common injuries in Atlanta’s automobile manufacturing plants and the…

Georgia injured workers may receive workers’ compensation benefits, including medical treatment and loss of income benefits. If your injuries prevent you from performing your job duties, workers’ comp pays temporary total disability (TTD) benefits. However, workers’ compensation insurance providers and employers push employees to return to work as soon as possible. Our Atlanta & Savannah workers’…

Maritime workers are not subject to the same state workers’ compensation laws as other employees. Instead, if a maritime worker is injured on the job, they can seek compensation and benefits under federal laws. Our Savannah workers’ compensation lawyers compare the Jones Act and Longshore Act in this blog. The Jones Act (Merchant Marine Act of 1920)…

When a dispute arises related to the type or severity of injuries sustained by an employee, the employer or workers’ comp insurance provider may request an independent medication examination (IME). The worker may also request an IME in their case. Our Atlanta & Savannah workers’ compensation attorneys explain the role of IMEs and how independent medical examinations can impact…

Most employees in Georgia are covered by workers’ compensation insurance. If they are injured on the job, they can receive workers’ comp benefits. Even though you do not need to prove negligence or fault to receive benefits, you must prove that your injury is related to your job. Our Savannah and Atlanta workers’ compensation attorneys discuss how…

Our emergency responders save lives and protect individuals from harm. Their jobs are among the most dangerous jobs in the country. However, they selflessly work in life-and-death situations at all hours to save lives. First responders injured on the job have legal options for filing claims. Our Georgia workers’ compensation attorneys discuss first responder injury claims in…

Welders and metalworkers use dangerous equipment and work in hazardous situations. Their jobs place them at risk for numerous types of injuries, including eye injuries. You may be entitled to workers’ compensation if you were injured at work. Our Atlanta workers’ compensation attorneys discuss eye injuries for welders and metalworkers in this blog. Common Causes…

Truck driving is one of the most demanding and high-risk professions, with long hours on the road, heavy lifting, and the constant pressure of meeting delivery schedules. Unfortunately, these conditions often lead to workplace injuries that can have life-long effects on the injured person and their families. And, while the government offers a lifeline in…