Category Archives: Workers Compensation
Injured at Work
For the vast majority of Americans the thought of being injured on the job isn’t a concern or even a thought. However, the number of injuries/fatalities at the workplace has reached an all-time high in recent years and many are left wondering why? According to the United States Department of Labor (USDOL), 2015 was a… Read More »
Car Accidents Cost Employers Money
“Wearing a seat belt, saves lives, reduces injuries and is good for business, too.” Good for business? Excuse me? We know that wearing a seat belt is the single most important way of saving our lives when involved in a car accident. However, new data is suggesting that seat belts are not just beneficial to… Read More »
Injured on the Job? Know Your Rights!
Day in and day out we find ourselves hitting the alarm clock with annoyance as we want to avoid the inevitable work week. Whether it is the case of the Mondays or encountering a mid-week exhaustion point, we know that in order to make ends meet we have to go to work. However, an even… Read More »
Falling in the Workplace
Five o’clock has finally hit and you grab your keys to brave the commute home. On your way out the door you suddenly and unexpectedly fall to the ground. You may have picked yourself up immediately, (more embarrassed than anything) or you endured a serious injury. Every year there are thousands of people who sustain… Read More »
What are Some Problems Workers Have with Receiving Workers Comp Benefits?
When you suffer injury on the job, receiving workers compensation benefits to cover your medical costs and lost wages should be a simple matter. Often, unfortunately, this is not the case. Workers comp attorneys can help you overcome the challenges involved with receiving workers comp benefits while recovering from injury. According to the Georgia Department… Read More »