Georgia Workers’ Compensation Blog

As many 30 percent of American workers do not get enough sleep at night. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, that amounts to more than 40 million American workers who report to work in a fatigued and sleepy state. There are serious workplace safety concerns when workers are sleep-deprived, and employers need…

The use of robotic exoskeleton devices to help people with severe spinal cord injury regain the ability to walk is not new. Now, however, a Belgian manufacturer is making a brain-controlled exoskeleton device that allows a person to move by thinking about walking. The device, called the Mindwalker, consists of an exoskeleton frame, which is…

Atlanta employers who want to increase work efficiency and have a healthier workforce should take note of a recent Gallup poll, which finds that workers who report high levels of engagement with their jobs also tend to be healthier and take better care of themselves and their bodies. The survey was based on approximately 102,000…

Musculoskeletal disorders are among the most common and preventable injuries in Atlanta workplaces. Most musculoskeletal disorders that are covered under workers’ compensation programs occur as a result of sudden trauma or repetitive stress. These injuries can have a debilitating effect on a worker’s health and ability to return to work. An international study published in…

Temporary or workers in the metro Atlanta region are more likely than permanent workers to succumb to injuries in workplace accidents. A report by the Center for Progressive Reform recently raised concerns about the risks faced by temporary workers, who may not be covered under regular workers’ compensation laws and may be at a much…

When you are injured on the job, you should receive workers’ compensation benefits. Unfortunately, some employers and insurers don’t pay what they are obligated to by law. Even worse, sometimes employers will actually try to fire a worker who has gotten hurt or who is on workers’ comp disability in order to avoid continued benefits.…

After a Georgia work injury, you should have your medical bills and treatment costs covered. However, in order for your employer or the workers’ compensation insurer to be required to pay the bills, you are generally required to go to a “company doctor.” Although you have limited choices regarding who provides your medical treatment, you…

When you suffer a Georgia work injury, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits can include payment of all medical bills. However, there are certain steps you need to follow to ensure your treatments are paid for. At Parsons Law Group, our Atlanta workers’ compensation lawyers have helped many clients to get their…

Workers comp benefits in Georgia allow you to get all of your medical treatment costs paid for after a workplace injury. Unfortunately, sometimes medical issues arise if you feel you are not getting the treatment you need or if your employer asks you to submit to a medical exam you may not want. You need…