Atlanta Injury Law Blog
How does uninsured motorist insurance coverage work in Georgia?
Uninsured motorist coverage can be added to your car insurance policy. The additional cost is relatively small, and you pay it with your premium. Uninsured motorist coverage (often called "UM coverage") allows you to recover compensation for bodily injury after an...
Scaffold injuries one of the most common types of injury on Georgia construction sites
If you work in construction, you may have to work at significant heights on a regular basis, and scaffolding is probably a major part of your work environment. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that about 65% of construction...
How nurses can avoid injuries at work
Nurses in Georgia and throughout the country face a variety of on-the-job hazards that could affect physical and mental health. These risks have been amplified by the influx of patients due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which is itself a serious occupational risk to...
What are the most dangerous jobs in Georgia?
From physical overexertion to catastrophic injury, workers across many industries find that their job puts their health at risk. The National Safety Council reports that over 4.5 million American workers experience a job-related injury each year. Among the...
Keep an eye on these delayed injuries after a car accident
If you were injured in an accident, you may not immediately notice your injuries. In fact, this is fairly common. Symptoms such as neck, back and joint pain often don't fully present themselves until after the accident. Ideally, if you were injured in a crash, you...
What kinds of damages are available in a personal injury case?
If you suffered an injury due to someone else's negligence, you could be owed significant compensation for your medical bills and other costs. To determine the amount of compensation — otherwise known as "damages" — it's important to assess the full extent of your...
On-the-job fatalities more likely among workers 55 and older
Georgia workers who are 55 or older should know that many in their age range are dying from occupational injuries. The Bureau of Labor Statistics actually came out with some startling data earlier in 2020. It said that between 1992 and 2017, there was a 56% increase...
Road construction zones are dangerous for workers
The dangers to construction workers who toil on the highways in Georgia have never been higher. While there are many local initiatives to improve the safety of highway workers, the number of people who are killed each year is increasing. Employers must do a better job...
Do I still have a workers’ comp claim if I was fired from my job?
If you were fired from the job where you were injured and you still are injured, you can still file a workers' compensation claim. Just because you no longer work for that employer doesn't mean your workers' comp case is over. In fact, some employers make up false...
Should I accept the insurance company’s initial settlement offer?
If you think you may be injured after being in a motor vehicle accident, NEVER NEVER accept a settlement offer directly from the at-fault driver’s insurance company before talking to an Injury Attorney. Even if you only VERBALLY agree to the offer, and have not cashed...
