Georgia Workers’ Compensation Blog

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…

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…