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...
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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...
What are the most common types of work injuries for nurses?
Nursing is a very dangerous and challenging profession. You have to attend years of school and then commit to continuing your education for as long as you maintain a state license. Depending on whether you work at a hospital, a doctor's office or a nursing home, you...
Restaurant jobs come with injury risks for teens
Restaurant jobs attract a lot of high school and college students. Many work part-time throughout the year or during breaks from school. Whether they’re working as a server, a busser, a host or helping out in the kitchen, they can be at risk of any number of injuries....
5 questions people have about workers’ comp
Workers’ compensation benefits help injured or ill employees. However, despite having these benefits, many workers aren't keen to use them. This often happens because people have too many questions about the benefits. Here are some of the most common questions people...
The top on-the-job injury risks for healthcare workers
The healthcare industry seems to be getting more dangerous with each passing day. Those working in this industry are aware of some of the on-the-job injury risks but may be unaware of others. When healthcare workers are injured while engaging in daily...
Can I get workers’ comp benefits and personal injury compensation?
It only takes a second for some incident on the job to result in a significant work injury. Maybe a piece of equipment unexpectedly malfunctioned, injuring you and stopping production for the rest of the day. Perhaps you drive for work, like millions of other...
What are the common signs of traumatic brain injury?
Traumatic brain injuries can have long-lasting ramifications, and it’s very important for people who get injured to get treatment as soon as possible. Often, prompt treatment can help make recovery go much smoother. If you know or suspect that you've suffered a brain...
What are the signs of repetitive stress injuries?
Repetitive stress injuries are those that occur because a particular part of your body has repeatedly been worn down. For example, if you perform the same movement with your shoulder every day, you could find that you soon develop a sore shoulder and, eventually, pain...
Can you claim Georgia workers’ compensation if you fail a drug test?
There is a lot of misinformation going around about Georgia workers' compensation. For example, you may have heard that your employer can automatically deny your workers' compensation benefits if you fail a drug test after an injury on the job. But the truth is that...