Workplace fights happen all the time. Periodically, one or both parties get injured during the altercation. Workers’ compensation kicks in almost any time a worker is injured on the job. A fundamental rule is provided by O.C.G.A. §34-9-1(4) states a work injury must arise out
As the number of older Americans increase in the workforce, a question that often comes up is can you claim workers’ compensation if you have Medicare? The answer is yes, but the process is a little different. Federally funded Medicare provides benefits to those aged
Georgia has a no-fault workers’ compensation system, meaning if your injury happened while you were on the job, you have the right to receive benefits. A claim usually isn’t denied for negligence no matter how severe--unless the employer claims there was willful misconduct involved, meaning
Summertime in Georgia can be hot. Really hot. With a subtropical, humid climate our summertime temperatures often exceed 95 degrees. Which presents additional risks for anyone who must work outside where they could develop a heat-related illness. Heat related-injuries are almost always avoidable with increased