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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What to know about compensation if you contributed to your crash
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,...
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...
The advantages – and added risks – of riding an e-bike
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...
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...
4 common injuries after a car accident
Car accidents happen all the time. So often that many injuries become common knowledge. Knees can get smashed into dashboards, and car doors cause a lot of injuries to shoulders. In many cases, airbags cause injuries. Following are four of the most common types of...
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...
Are you suffering from blurred vision after a crash?
Road traffic collisions can be both physically and emotionally traumatic. If you’re fortunate, you may walk away with only minor scratches and bruises. Sadly, injuries are often much more serious than this. After the crash, you’ve noticed that your vision has become...