Many work-related injuries can prevent you from performing your regular duties, but not leave you 100% disabled. In other words, you can still perform some duties just not at your regular capacity. This is when employers sometimes offer ‘light

Workplace violence is “violence or the threat of violence against other workers” and can manifest itself in a verbal threat, physical assault, or even an act of homicide. Job-related homicide is one of the leading causes of workplace deaths

Appealing to a higher court is one choice that employees have if they receive a denial of their workers’ compensation claim. In fact, there are often numerous appeals involved with a complicated case and it can be a laborious

Imagine you sustain an injury while on the job. You follow the proper procedures, report the incident, and file your workers’ compensation claim so you can receive the benefits for which you are entitled. Then suddenly, you hear from

According to the Economic Policy Institute,17% of the US workforce has irregular work schedules. What many people don’t realize, is that your health can be affected by the time of day you work. People that work a night shift

Workplace injuries happen for an assortment of reasons, such as hazardous working conditions, weak management, a lack of training, or improperly maintained equipment. Workers’ compensation in Georgia is there to take care of people injured on the job and

Workers’ compensation compensates employees injured while on the job. However, successfully claiming workers’ comp benefits can be complicated. There are many hurdles to overcome and it is a frustrating process that could end in a denial—particularly if there is

As the U.S. workforce continues to age, this will affect how workers’ compensation claims are handled. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that over the next five years, the percentage of people over the age of 45 in the

First responders encounter continuous occupational exposure to acute trauma and stress. Law enforcement, firefighters, 911 operators, emergency room staff, doctors, nurses, and so many more have direct trauma from the workplace which can eventually become a burden. It is

Individuals afflicted with PTSD avoid any situation, person, or event that will trigger a memory of the trauma. Inside, they feel numb and devoid of emotion. They try to shut out the feelings and memories while friends and family