We're used to hot summer days in Atlanta. But even the biggest heat lovers must admit that 2023 has been different. Georgia and the rest of the U.S. have experienced one of the hottest summers on record, with heat waves covering huge swathes of the country for weeks...
Workers’ Compensation
Hospital workers deserve safe working conditions
Hospitals present a wide array of safety risks. From potential exposure to infectious diseases to physical strain and emotional burnout, healthcare workers face unique challenges, particularly those with direct patient contact. Ensuring a safe environment for these...
What does workers’ compensation cover?
When you are injured at work, you may sustain injuries and other damages. Thus, it's crucial to file a workers' compensation claim to be compensated. But what damages can you claim? The following are four damages that worker's compensation can cover. Medical expenses ...
5 things to inform your employer when reporting a work injury
When you suffer an injury at work, you should be careful about the moves you make. Mistakes can disadvantage you when filing a workers' compensation claim. The first move you should make after being injured is to report the case to your employer as soon as possible....
4 common injuries in the construction industry
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...
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...