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...
Motor vehicle collisions are a leading cause of some of the most debilitating traumatic injuries that Americans suffer. Spinal cord injuries, amputations and brain injuries can occur in seconds as a result of a car crash. Contusions, soft tissue injuries and broken...
Millions of car accident claims are filed annually for damages resulting from crashes. While some of these claims result in fair settlements, others do not. Crash victims often end up settling for much less than they deserve. Settling for less with your car accident...
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...
When more than one driver is responsible for a crash, it can complicate the settlement process. Each driver's contribution to the crash must first be ascertained before such a claim is settled, and it is not always easy. Police reports, eyewitness accounts,...
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...
Like most major cities across the U.S., Atlanta is not an easy place for people to get around on bicycles. Between reckless drivers, roads that aren’t designed for cyclists, and a fair share of hills, biking in Metro Atlanta can be dangerous. Another obstacle for...
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...
