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In Georgia, the workers' compensation system is a no-fault system. That means you don't have to prove that your employer's negligence or anyone else's negligence caused your injury. You can still receive benefits, and you don't have to sue your employer to get them....
In Georgia and throughout the country, employers are expected to provide their employees with a reasonably safe work environment. Unfortunately, accidents can happen even in relatively safe workplaces. That is why the workers' compensation system exists, and injured...
Most people take for granted the flexibility and range of motion of their shoulders. You generally don't have to think too much about raising your arm to point at something or reach above your head. But when you injure your rotator cuff, you realize how a shoulder...
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 887 workers died in falls in 2017. That was the highest number of fatal workplace falls in about three decades. Falls also made up 17% of all job-related fatalities that year and almost 40% of all construction fatalities....
If you fell off a ladder at work, you may have suffered serious injuries that require extensive medical treatment. You are not alone. About 20% of work-related fall injuries involve a ladder. The risk is especially high for construction workers (roofers, house...
If you work outdoors in Georgia, you know how bad the summers can be. You run the risk of suffering a heat-related illness, including heatstroke, heat rash, heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Important: If you experience a heat-related illness at work, you could pass...
Failed drug tests are a concern for many injured workers. Just because you failed a drug test after a work accident does not necessarily mean your workers' comp claim is invalid. You could still have a successful claim if traces of a drug were detected in your system...
If you work in construction, you may have to work at significant heights on a regular basis, and scaffolding is probably a major part of your work environment. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that about 65% of construction...
Nurses in Georgia and throughout the country face a variety of on-the-job hazards that could affect physical and mental health. These risks have been amplified by the influx of patients due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which is itself a serious occupational risk to...
From physical overexertion to catastrophic injury, workers across many industries find that their job puts their health at risk. The National Safety Council reports that over 4.5 million American workers experience a job-related injury each year. Among the...
