There are many ways for people to hurt their backs on the job. Many people suffer overexertion injuries. They attempt to lift far more than they should or twist while lifting, causing immediate and significant functional limitations. Other people hurt their backs...
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Common causes and treatments of on-the-job knee injuries
Knee injuries are among the most common workplace injuries that occur in the U.S. These concerns affect workers of every age, and they do so across various industries. Whether they are caused by repetitive strain, sudden trauma or unsafe working conditions, knee...
Why the workers’ comp statute of limitations matters
The workers’ compensation system in Georgia is designed to provide financial and medical support to employees who are injured on the job. However, these benefits are not automatically granted—injured workers must follow specific procedures to claim them. One of the...
When must Georgia employers invest in workers’ compensation coverage?
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...
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...