Georgia law requires all workplaces with more than three employees to carry worker's compensation insurance, or worker's comp. It will pay two-thirds of your salary, up to $575 per week, if you cannot work due to any injury on the job. The coverage is there for your...
Slip-and-fall accidents can happen in some of the most unexpected places for people in Atlanta, from major public venues to a local shopping mall. In one case, magician David Copperfield and the Las Vegas hotel that hosted his performance are being sued due to an...
Distracted driving can be a major concern when people get behind the wheel on Georgia roadways. Especially after the rise of the smartphone, there is an array of distractions in every car that can keep a driver's eyes - and mind - off the road. The consequences of...
If you suffer an injury while on the job in Georgia, you may have valid concerns about how you will afford medical treatment for it and whether your injury will impact your ability to earn a living. The term “workers’ compensation” refers to the benefits you may...
For many workers in Georgia, the danger of workplace accidents and injuries can pose fears for the future. This is especially true in industries like construction, where workers daily engage in heavy physical labor on buildings and other structures in progress, using...
Most drivers are aware of the dangers posed by other drivers, bad weather, poor visibility and other factors. But there are less visible hazards as well. In some cases, the safety infrastructure we take for granted may actually be responsible for causing injuries and...
If you are in a car accident in Georgia, there are five steps which should be taken. These are worth remembering should anything ever happen to you, a friend, or a loved one.If you have already been in an accident, there is still time to start the process and make...