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...
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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...
What are the most common delivery driver injuries in Georgia?
If you're a delivery driver, you know how important it is to be cautious on the job. Unfortunately, even the most careful drivers suffer work-related injuries. If you get injured on the job in Georgia, you need to know your options for getting all the workers'...
Foot and ankle injuries are eligible for Georgia workers’ comp
Foot and ankle injuries suffered at your job may not only ache — they can also disrupt your life in a major way. You might not be able to walk normally or drive for a while. You may have to stay out of work to recuperate. And you could have quite a bit of pain, too. ...
Hazards grocery store workers in Georgia face on a daily basis
People don't generally think of grocery stores as hazardous places, but they certainly can be for workers and shoppers. In fact, each year in Georgia, people get seriously injured in a wide variety of ways in grocery stores and other retail stores. If you work in a...
Work-related transportation accidents are common in Georgia
If you work any type of transportation job in Georgia, you know your job can be dangerous in multiple ways. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that 40% of work-related fatalities involved driving, and nationwide there has been a slight increase in...
Medical transport injuries happen more often in Georgia than people realize
People throughout Georgia rely on medical transportation vehicles to get to and from medical checkups and treatment appointments. Often, the people who use medical transportation vehicles are disabled or elderly, and when medical transport drivers are careless,...
Was the driver who hit you medically impaired?
Imagine this scenario: As you were driving lawfully, paying attention to all the rules of the road, a car came hurtling toward you through a red light, T-boning your vehicle and landing you in the hospital. Your injuries were severe — and you have a long and costly...
Does Georgia workers’ comp cover strokes and heart attacks?
In most situations, strokes and heart attacks are not directly job-related. But if your doctor is of the opinion that your job duties or job environment contributed to causing a stroke or heart attack, you may have a strong workers' compensation claim. The truth is...
Serious brain injuries don’t always involve an open head wound
A closed head injury means that the skull is still intact. There's no fracture. From the outside, the injury might not even look severe. Still, don't be be fooled. These types of injuries can be incredibly serious. If you suffer a closed head injury or any type of...