No matter where you go in the world, you will find people hunched over their phones, avidly punching away at the keys. And almost all of them will end up with a stiff neck at one time or another. This is a phenomenon coined as
It’s no secret that Georgia law strongly encourages settlement in workers’ compensation cases. Most injured workers in Georgia will eventually consider and/or accept a settlement offer. Accepting a settlement can be both good and bad, depending on the situation. On the one hand it can
It’s no secret that workers rarely receive sufficient compensation after receiving an injury while on the job. It’s also common knowledge that insurance companies make millions and millions of dollars each year on unused premiums in workers’ comp policies. But what some people don’t know,
Research shows that greater than 50% of injured workers develop depressive symptoms post injury—particularly during the first month. It’s true, many workers that suffer a serious physical injury will fall into a depression as a result sleep deprivation, pain, loss of ability, and lifestyle changes—just
On July 1 of each year, all bills passed and signed into law by the Georgia Legislature during the previous session go into effect. This year, there were multiple major changes to workers’ compensation in Georgia. Below you will find a recap of these changes.
Employers are required to have a workers' compensation insurance to replace an injured workers’ wages and medical benefits. Additionally, employers are required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to report an illness or injury that occurs during a workers normal and overtime working
Workers’ compensation can be technical and complicated. Many workers don’t know what will be covered and what won’t be covered in case of a workplace accident. Here are four claims that surprisingly may not be covered. 1. Scars/Disfigurement Are Not Covered In most states, workers’ compensation covers
The workers’ compensation program was designed to protect workers who are injured on the job. It is a state-mandated insurance program with varying laws depending on where you live. Workers’ comp in general can be very confusing, and there are many benefits people have that
For anyone that has ever gotten injured on the job, you know what a hassle making a claim can be—and just how important it is to follow all the rules exactly. One such essential rule is to make sure you make your claim before the
Almost everyone who works eats while they are there. Sometimes getting a free meal is even a perk of the job. But what happens when you contract food poisoning while you are hard at work? Is it a compensable claim under state law? Here is