Articles Posted in Workers' Compensation

Whether you work at a distribution center as your full-time job or have a part-time job during the holidays, you need to know what to do if you are injured. The holiday delivery rush can increase the risk of distribution center injuries. Companies like Amazon promise prompt delivery, which puts employees in a position to…

Some workplace injuries may result in temporary total disability, meaning you cannot perform any work while you are recovering. However, your doctor might say you can return to light-duty work. If so, there are some things you need to know about light-duty work and workers’ comp in Georgia. Our Savannah workers’ compensation attorney explains what…

When you are injured on the job in Georgia, you can apply for workers’ compensation benefits. Benefits pay your medical bills and a portion of your loss of income. You can receive disability benefits until you return to work. However, Georgia workers’ compensation laws limit the number of weeks you can receive disability benefits. Our…

Being injured on the job can turn your life upside down. Medical bills and lost wages can create a financial crisis. Georgia workers’ compensation insurance provides benefits to help injured workers recover after a workplace accident. However, workers’ compensation laws treat independent contractors and employees differently. Find out the difference in this blog by our…

Most workers in Georgia are covered by workers’ compensation insurance. If an injured employee cannot work because of their injury, they may be entitled to loss of income benefits. In this blog, our Savannah workers’ compensation attorneys discuss what you should know if you can’t work due to your workplace injury. What to Do After…

Longshoremen and other workers injured on the job may be entitled to compensation under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA). The law is similar to Georgia’s workers’ compensation laws but is designed for maritime workers who do not qualify for state workers’ compensation benefits. In this blog, our Savannah longshore injury attorneys discuss…

Many workers are unfamiliar with vocational retraining or vocational rehabilitation. It is a benefit available to injured workers who qualify for the services. Vocational retraining can provide the help an injured worker needs to return to the workforce. In this blog, our Savannah workers’ compensation attorneys discuss vocational rehabilitation. What Is Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits in…

Choosing the right doctor at the start of your workers’ compensation claim can make all the difference in the outcome of your case. The doctor you select isn’t just responsible for treating your injury—they will play a critical role in documenting your condition and determining the extent of your injuries, which directly impacts the benefits…

Are you an older employee who has been injured on the job? You might be eligible for an age discrimination claim. There is a chance that your claim will be handled differently than others simply because you are older. The bottom line is employers are self-interested, meaning they might try to use your pre-existing health…

While it’s not common, there’s always a chance that your employer could go bankrupt after you’ve suffered a workplace injury. If your employer shuts down or files for bankruptcy after your accident, you might feel a bit of panic, but it’s important to know that this doesn’t mean your workers’ compensation benefits will vanish. Workers’…