Every job comes with a degree of risk. Retail workers can end up hurt in an attempted robbery or injured when items fall off of shelves. Office workers can end up injured by electrical exposure or repetitive stress. When an incident occurs on the job or a worker gets...
Atlanta Injury Law Blog
Do seasonal or temporary workers qualify for workers’ comp?
Some workers in Georgia accept new jobs with the hope of developing those positions into their careers. They take an entry-level position and intend to stay with that company for years if not decades. Other times, people may only need a temporary dig to supplement...
How does age influence the risk of on-the-job injuries?
Discussions of on-the-job injuries often focus on a worker’s industry or of their specific profession. Job risks are substantially different for a nurse than they are for a teacher, for example. Someone's work environment does play a major role in their overall risk...
How a slip-and-fall could lead to serious injuries
When people discuss the types of incidents that lead to serious injuries, slip-and-falls often do not receive the respect that they should. People generally recognize that a fall from an elevation can cause serious injuries. Even a tumble down a flight of stairs or...
Why should injured workers act quickly?
Navigating the aftermath of a workplace injury can be overwhelming, but understanding the workers' compensation process in Georgia is crucial for protecting your rights and ensuring you receive the benefits to which you are entitled. The key to a successful claim is...
Why Georgia sees more weather-related crashes than most people expect
Most of the year, Georgia enjoys a relatively mild climate. The trade-off for summertime heat and humidity in many areas is very little winter weather. Of course, when snow or ice does fall in Georgia, municipalities do not have the infrastructure in place to address...
This common traffic maneuver causes many intersection crashes
Most people naturally become cautious as they approach an intersection while operating vehicles. They know that the chance of a crash is a serious concern when they must share space with other vehicles traveling in different directions. The average person will slow...
Does your PPE go far enough?
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is important for a variety of reasons, especially in certain work environments and situations where individuals are regularly exposed to potential hazards. As a general term, PPE refers to equipment and/or clothing specifically worn...
Why do some drivers speed?
Speeding is one of the most discouraged behaviors on the road. Reports from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that speeding contributed to 29% of all traffic fatalities in 2021. So, why would a driver know the dangers of speeding but...
Mistakes workers tend to make on ladders
Falls are one of the most dangerous things that can happen to an employee. As a result, a ladder should be respected and considered to be a dangerous tool, not something that is taken for granted. A fall from a ladder can have catastrophic ramifications. One thing...