If you get injured at work or develop a work-related illness, you can file for Georgia workers' compensation benefits. However, mistakes are easy to make in the workers' comp process, and there are some things that you should do and some things that you should not do...
Repetitive stress injuries (RSI) can happen on the job. You could be eligible for workers’ compensation as a result. These injuries can afflict any worker who has a role that requires them to make similar physical motions over and over, day after day, during an...
If you were injured because of another driver's negligence, there are some important steps that you need to take to protect yourself and your right to financial compensation. 1. Call the police, and don’t be persuaded not to You should always call the police after a...
Many people associate carpal tunnel syndrome with office work. Office employees who type for hours on end and perform other computer tasks often experience nerve pain along their forearms and hands. But did you know that carpal tunnel syndrome is actually more common...
Cuts can happen in a wide variety of job-related scenarios, and sometimes lacerations are bad enough that you need workers' compensation benefits to help you heal and get back to work. Cuts are particularly dangerous when there is a threat of infection or significant...
Without workers' compensation benefits, you could run into major difficulties trying to cover basic expenses after an injury on the job. An injured worker's monthly expenses may include food, rent, child care, insurance payments and much more, so receiving a workers'...
Being a nurse is undoubtedly one of the most rewarding jobs you can have, but it is also incredibly difficult. The last year or so has brought that reality into sharp focus. In addition to the risks associated with COVID, nurses work long hours on their feet in an...
Crashes involving large commercial trucks are very likely to cause life-changing injuries, particularly if the truck collides with a smaller passenger vehicle. It is not uncommon for trucking accidents to cause permanent injuries or injuries that take months or even...
If you work outside during the summertime or in another hot environment in Georgia, it's important to know about the dangers of heat stress. Ideally, your employer should provide you with training on preventing heat stress, how it affects your health, and how to...
It is estimated that there are 32 million uninsured drivers in the United States. And even if the driver who hits you does have insurance, there is a strong possibility that the driver doesn't have ENOUGH insurance to cover the full cost of your injuries. That is why...