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...
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...
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 –...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
