If you get injured at work or develop a work-related illness, you can file for Georgia workers' compensation benefits. However, mistakes are easy to make in the workers' comp process, and there are some things that you should do and some things that you should not do...
Repetitive stress injuries (RSI) can happen on the job. You could be eligible for workers’ compensation as a result. These injuries can afflict any worker who has a role that requires them to make similar physical motions over and over, day after day, during an...
Many people associate carpal tunnel syndrome with office work. Office employees who type for hours on end and perform other computer tasks often experience nerve pain along their forearms and hands. But did you know that carpal tunnel syndrome is actually more common...
Cuts can happen in a wide variety of job-related scenarios, and sometimes lacerations are bad enough that you need workers' compensation benefits to help you heal and get back to work. Cuts are particularly dangerous when there is a threat of infection or significant...
Without workers' compensation benefits, you could run into major difficulties trying to cover basic expenses after an injury on the job. An injured worker's monthly expenses may include food, rent, child care, insurance payments and much more, so receiving a workers'...
Being a nurse is undoubtedly one of the most rewarding jobs you can have, but it is also incredibly difficult. The last year or so has brought that reality into sharp focus. In addition to the risks associated with COVID, nurses work long hours on their feet in an...
If you work outside during the summertime or in another hot environment in Georgia, it's important to know about the dangers of heat stress. Ideally, your employer should provide you with training on preventing heat stress, how it affects your health, and how to...
Even if you suffered a work injury that should be covered by Georgia workers' compensation, your claim for benefits might be denied if you didn't file the right paperwork or didn't follow the right procedure. Many workers get shut out from receiving benefits because...
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) warns of four leading causes of fatalities in the construction industry. These causes are known as the "fatal four hazards." Workers who suffer these types of injuries need to know their options for getting...
Every year, back strains rank among the most common injuries that people suffer at work in Georgia. Some people suffer sudden back injuries, while other people develop work-related back problems over a period of months or years. In fact, repetitive bending or lifting...