Articles Posted in Workers' Compensation

As the temperatures are rising again, caution must be taken to reduce the incidence of heat-related illnesses in the workplace. Workers are at risk for heat-related illnesses once the working conditions and temperatures are high. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has recorded 436 work-related deaths caused by environmental heat exposure; furthermore, the Occupational Safety…

On any given day, delivery vehicles ranging from cars to trucks are ever present on Georgia roads. Often, these drivers are seen rushing to meet tight schedules from a mountain load of online orders. Therefore, it is inevitable that accidents do occur with these types of vehicles. But the question remains: Who is liable when…

Working in a shipyard is considered hazardous work. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) classifies shipyard injury-accident rates as twice as high as those in the construction and general industry. With these rates, the OSHA specifically drew up a Strategic Plan to help reduce and prevent injuries and fatalities. Learning about shipyard safety is…

If you work at Amazon, you likely already know that Amazon facilities see a much higher rate of employee injuries and their effects on workers. A 2019 study found that Amazon workers were injured almost twice as often as workers at other warehouses. In 2023, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched investigations at…

Trying to heal from an injury sustained at work is often a nerve-wracking process because you want to support your family but you also need time to fully recuperate. Sometimes insurance carriers are quick to offer a settlement but it isn’t the best deal for you. You may need to reach out to a Georgia…

When you’ve been seriously hurt at work, it can be hard to focus on the cause when you’re worried about healing and supporting your family. However, if your injury was directly related to a faulty piece of equipment, you may have a claim against the manufacturer of it. Here, we take a closer look at…

Getting hurt while on the job is very stressful. Many temporary employees who are hired for just a season get injured while on the job and assume they can’t file for workers’ compensation benefits but that isn’t true. If you are in doubt, a Georgia workers’ compensation attorney can help you understand if you have…

In an ideal world, a workers’ compensation claim filed by an employee injured on the job would be handled perfectly, and the stress to the injured worker would be minimal. Unfortunately, all too often if you’ve been injured on the job, you have to endure delays in processing your claim and months of financial uncertainty…

Vertigo and vision changes are among the most challenging of all the medical problems that may occur after an injury because they are symptoms of other issues. Vertigo and vision problems often affect every aspect of life. If you are facing these challenges, a Georgia workers’ compensation attorney can help. Understanding Vertigo and Vision Changes…

You’ve suffered an injury on the job, and now you are facing a long, stressful recovery period. You file for workers’ compensation benefits, hoping you will be able to pay your bills. In retaliation, your employer claims you violated a safety rule, causing your own accident. They claim they are not liable. It’s a scary…