In 2021, 2.2-2.6 million individuals received injuries or became ill on the job, and in 2020, more than 118,000 people filed workers’ compensation claims. Although the average cost for these claims was over $41,000, not all workers’ compensation claims receive...
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Know the most common types of workplace injuries
Getting injured at work can be stressful. Not only can it impact how you feel physically, but it can be difficult to deal with financially as well. Understanding common workplace injuries and their causes can be beneficial. Knowing what to be aware of can help you...
What you need to know about workers’ comp in Georgia
If an accident on the job, you might need assistance to recover and get back to work. Fortunately, in Georgia, you may receive financial help after a workplace injury. If you are wondering if you are eligible for benefits, here is what you need to know about workers’...
3 types of benefits available for injured workers in Georgia
From repetitive stress injuries that develop gradually to catastrophic accidents that happen suddenly, workers in many different industries may find themselves risking their health or even their life while on the job. In Georgia, most companies with at least three...
Reality shows tell only part of the story about logging dangers
According to Forest Science, the logging business in Georgia is necessary not only to the forest products industry but to responsible woodland management. Recent reality programming focusing on the logging industry, such as "American Loggers" or "Ax Men," has not only...
How you may appeal your workers’ compensation denial
The use of workers’ compensation in the state of Georgia helps people who have sustained an injury on the job to receive coverage for their medical treatment. However, not every worker’s comp case results in a quick approval of benefits. Sometimes an insurer denies a...
Workers’ compensation updates and lifetime benefits
Employees injured on-the-job have generally relied on workers' compensation to help cover medical treatment and maintain their standard of living, but they also faced a benefits cap. Updates enacted through Georgia's Senate Bill 135, however, may now provide lifetime...
Do you need a second medical opinion for your workers’ comp case?
Despite taking precautions and following the latest safety regulations, you sustained an injury at your Georgia workplace. While your employer offers workers’ compensation to cover your injuries and lost wages, you may not feel the insurance provider’s doctor gave you...
4 tips to reduce ladder falls
It may be nearly impossible to realistically eliminate all ladder falls, one of the leading causes of on-the-job injuries. It's like trying to eliminate car accidents. It's possible in theory, but it continues to happen at an incredible rate. That said, there are...
Tesla accused of rigging its workers’ compensation program
The workers’ compensation system is a tradeoff that is supposed to be beneficial for both workers and employers. Workers who are injured on the job are promised access to medical care and benefits in exchange for waiving their right to sue their employer for...