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’...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Georgia's workers' compensation system is designed to protect those who get hurt or sickened while working for an employer. Employers carry workers' compensation insurance to prevent themselves from being liable for a worker's injuries.Georgia's system is designed as...
People who are at work need to ensure that they aren't doing anything that is going to cause an injury to themselves. Of course, the onus is on the employer to ensure that employees have what they need to stay safe. Sometimes, normal job duties might be hazardous and...