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Working on a construction site, in a factory, or another loud environment is likely to cause hearing loss. Though hearing loss will not occur immediately, it is likely to develop in due time. The question is whether an employer is liable. Our Atlanta & Savannah workers’ compensation attorney has the answer. Workers’ Compensation for Hearing…

Negligence, meaning the failure to provide the appropriate level of care, has the potential to cause painful or even fatal workplace injuries. Oftentimes, it is the employer that is guilty of negligence when workplace injuries occur. If you are hurt at work, our Atlanta and Savannah workplace injury attorneys will help you obtain financial compensation…

Work environments of all types have inherent risks. Even if you are working in an office, a simple water spill, torn carpet or the lack of building maintenance can put you in danger. The risk is elevated even more for those who work at construction sites, warehouses, and other buildings where physical labor is required.…

A workplace injury has the potential to render you immobile or even completely incapacitated. If you cannot work as a result of an injury suffered while on the job, don’t panic. Our Atlanta and Savannah workplace injury attorneys help injured workers obtain financial compensation, medical care, and more. Proving Disability Disability resulting from workplace injuries…

Loading and unloading ships takes a toll on the body. If you’ve been injured when working on a ship or other aquatic vessel, help is available. Our Savannah Longshore injury attorneys will take legal action on your behalf to right this wrong. The Dangers of Longshoring Longshoring strains the arms, back, knees, head, and other…

Despite Amazon’s dominance in online retail, the company has faced intense scrutiny in recent years, primarily due to the unsafe working conditions in its warehouses. OSHA’s federal law mandates that employees are entitled to safe working environments, and that includes working on safe machines. According to a 2021 report published by the Strategic Organizing Center…

The right doctor has the potential to be the difference between workers’ compensation claim approval and denial. As a claimant, you have the power to steer the path of your claim. Selecting the right doctor is the first step toward obtaining indemnity payments, medication, durable medical equipment, and more. The experienced Georgia workers’ comp attorney…

Though often unserved, justice matters. Justice is especially important when it comes to hardworking people. Georgia workers hurt while on the job deserve financial compensation, medication, and more. Our Georgia workers’ comp attorney will be your guide to idiopathic injuries in the context of workers’ compensation claims. The Basics of Idiopathic Injuries in Georgia The…

The construction site is a high-hazard working environment. In 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that fatal accidents in the construction industry accounted for 47.4% of all workplace fatalities, while non-fatal accidents requiring at least one day away from work constituted 31.5%. If you or your loved one has been injured in a…

Most workers in Georgia are covered by workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ comp pays benefits to injured workers. Generally, workers’ compensation does not permit workers to sue their employer for a workplace accident. Our Atlanta and Savannah workers’ compensation attorneys discuss an exception to the general rule in this blog. Recognizing the Distinction Between Ordinary Negligence…