Despite the advancements in safety protocols and standards, the construction industry remains one of the riskiest professional environments due to the inherently risky nature of its operations. Dealing with heavy machinery, hazardous materials and perilous work...
Workers’ Compensation
How to prove your injury is work-related
Anyone can get injured while working, regardless of the industry. If this is your experience, you may be qualified to file a workers' compensation claim. However, you may need to prove your injury is work-related for your claim to be approved. Here are three ways you...
What are some exceptions to the “going and coming” rule?
A lot of people consider their commute to-and-from the office or job site to be part of their work activities – but that’s not how workers’ compensation sees things. Driving to and from your job exposes you to risks that aren’t really under your employer’s control –...
Were you injured while working for an uninsured subcontractor?
Workers’ compensation laws throughout the country are designed to help protect the vast majority of employees from serious financial hardship if they suffer a job-related injury. Workers’ comp covers medical care and also pays a portion of an employee’s lost wages if...
What are construction’s Fatal Four?
Those who work in construction face a high degree of danger. This industry does not have the highest rate of fatal accidents, but it does have the highest total of them every year. This has given it a reputation as a very risky industry to work in, and there are also...
When do workers’ comp benefits start in Georgia?
Workplace injuries can happen to anybody, in any industry. When they do, injured or sickened workers need to know what sort of replacement income they can rely on while they try to recover. Knowing what to expect from your workers’ compensation benefits can help you...
What injured workers need to know about drug tests
People injured at work in Georgia can usually file a claim for workers' compensation benefits. These benefits can make a major difference when someone requires medical care or a leave of absence because of a job-related medical condition. However, many people who...
Can you get workers’ comp if you’re injured in a fight at work?
It’s probably not as rare as you think for employees to get involved in physical altercations on the job. People can certainly be injured in these fights. Since the injury happened at work, that person may then wonder if they can seek workers’ compensation benefits...
Mistakes to avoid when filing a workers’ compensation claim
Several factors can contribute to injuries on the job, and the common one is employer negligence. Workers in companies with poor equipment, lack of safety measures and poor scheduling are highly susceptible to work-related injuries. Georgia code Title 34, Chapter 9...
Will workers’ compensation cover an injury you caused yourself?
The average work injury is simply the result of someone's job responsibilities. A factory worker in Georgia might hurt their back or knees on a production line by constantly lifting or moving parts. A warehouse worker could end up struck by a falling box and suffer a...