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...
Across virtually every sector of society, the impact of the growing Coronavirus pandemic may be felt. The effects of this virus and event may last for some time to come, especially for any person who becomes unable to work after contracting COVID-19, the diseased...
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...
The premiums that are due for workers' compensation are the duty of the employer to pay. These are considered a regular business expense, so they can't be passed on to the employees. Since Georgia law requires almost all employers to carry this coverage, the vast...
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...