Georgia Workers’ Compensation Blog

Dog bites, slips and falls and motor vehicle accidents were among the most frequent causes of injuries involving workers with the U.S. Postal Service in 2012. According to data released by the Government Accountability Office, postal workers had an injury and illness rate of 5.44 for every 100 workers in 2012, a decline from the…

The National Safety Council is marking June as National Safety Month with a special focus on employee and workplace safety. The organization is using the observance to educate people about how they can reduce the risk of injuries and death on the job. In particular, the observance focuses on prevention of slips, trips and falls,…

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has increased its outreach programs to help reduce worker fatalities. The efforts come after a devastating couple of years of increased worker fatalities and injuries, including mining fatalities and deaths in the offshore drilling industry. However, a recent report by the Government Accountability Office calls on OSHA to improve…

The daily routine of many workers involves with the use of solvents. But as Atlanta workers’ compensation lawyers know, not every worker understands how to use solvents safely and what precautions are needed while working with such chemicals. Workers who are exposed to toxic chemicals in the form of solvents could be at a much…

After a work injury, it is important to contact an Atlanta workers’ compensation lawyer for help. Your employer may tell you that you don’t need an attorney or even that there is no need to make a workers’ comp claim since your health insurance will pay your bills. The reality is, workers’ compensation benefits provide…

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported that 4,693 workers died on the job in 2011, three more than were killed in 2010. However, the rate of workplace fatalities fell slightly to 3.5 per 100,000 full-time workers. Most workplace fatalities in 2011 occurred in transportation-related accidents. According to the report: On average, 13 workers…

After a work injury, it is important to contact an Atlanta workers’ compensation lawyer for help. Your employer may tell you that you don’t need an attorney or even that there is no need to make a workers’ comp claim since your health insurance will pay your bills. The reality is, workers’ compensation benefits provide…

More and more employers are using freelancers and independent contractors in the 21st century than ever before. With the technology now available, employers can make use of specialized services from freelancers across the country or across the world. Small businesses also frequently employ independent contractors to keep costs down. What happens though if an independent…

In today’s global economy it has become the norm for workers in many industries to travel outside the employer’s home state during the course of employment. Traveling to another country during the course of employment has even become commonplace as well. What happens if a worker is injured or becomes ill while traveling for work?…

You survived the nervousness and tough questions, conquering the interview. But after you’ve accepted a job offer, your work is just getting started. Before you settle into the steady routine of a working man/woman, here are some important things you should know about entering the workforce. First off, congratulations. Finishing school doesn’t guarantee employment, so…