Workers’ Compensation

Workers get hurt on the job almost daily in Georgia, and many of them don't seek workers' compensation benefits even though they may qualify for them. Workers' compensation is available to those injured at work or diagnosed with a medical condition caused by their...

Employers often extend settlement offers promptly to resolve compensation claims, providing a seemingly easy resolution for both parties. However, accepting an initial settlement offer may not always be in an employee’s best interest. It’s crucial for injured...

As a victim of a workplace accident, it’s crucial to understand the concept of third-party liability and how it can play a pivotal role in seeking justice. Third-party liability refers to the legal responsibility of entities or individuals beyond your employer...

There are many times when an employee who is covered by workers’ comp insurance can seek workers’ compensation benefits if they are hurt while they are driving for work-related reasons. For example, say that your boss sent you to run an errand. If you get in a car...

Unless you’re working from home, you have to make a commute – whether you do it by foot, bike, bus or motor vehicle. So, what happens if you’re injured on your way to work? Or, what if you’re injured on your way home? Will workers’ compensation cover you and make sure...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released some fairly positive news in December: the number of construction workers fatally injured at U.S. job sites dropped slightly in 2021 compared with 2020. But digging deeper into the numbers shows that we still have a long way to...

Nobody goes into work expecting to end up in the hospital by the end of the day – but it happens. While some workplace accidents seem to come out of nowhere, others could clearly have been prevented with a little extra care or the proper precautions. If you were...

When you take a job, there are certain risks. You could have a personality conflict with your supervisor and discover that you can't keep your position with the company. You could also end up sickened due to chemical exposure or injured because of a fall or a...

Can your employer deny workers’ comp benefits over your mistake? Sometimes, work accidents are truly injuries. Freak incidents or unexpected changes in the weather are the reason that someone gets hurt. Other times, the blame falls squarely on a co-worker who mixes...

Can you claim workers’ compensation after a crash on the clock? Every company in Georgia needs to carry workers’ compensation insurance. A worker who gets hurt when they fall in a retail shop or get struck by a piece of machinery in a factory will know right away that...