A workplace injury can truly be life-altering. Not only does it impact you financially, it can also cause emotional and physical hardships.  Oftentimes, a work-related accident can result in the loss of the ability to work for an extended

Injuries in the workplace are not uncommon. Often times, they are simply the result of bad luck or being in the wrong place at the wrong time. If this is the case, then why would your employer ask you

If a worker is injured on the job, they should be treated equally and receive the same aid from workers’ compensation benefits. In Florida, there have been undocumented workers who did not receive workers’ comp, and even some have

What is Sexual Harassment? Sexual harassment cases at the workplace are serious and unfortunately, relatively common. Although sexual harassment can mean different things depending on the context of the harassment, in the workplace it is defined as “unwelcome sexual

Did you know that in the state of Georgia, independent contractors (freelancers, consultants, etc.) are not eligible for workers’ compensation benefits? Over the past few years, there has been a surge in employers outsourcing to independent contractors which gives

According to the CDC, second hand smoke is dangerous and contains hundreds of toxic chemicals, 70 of which cause cancer.  So what happens if you are a non-smoker and you become sick because of exposure to environmental tobacco smoke?

Many Georgian’s take on an additional job during the holidays for extra spending money.  So, what happens if you, as a temporary worker, gets hurt while on the job? Are you covered by workers’ compensation like the rest of

Some workplace injuries are so bad you can no longer make the living you once did. When this happens, most employees are able to be compensated through workers’ compensation insurance which provides medical care, ongoing rehab, and supplemental income

Workers’ comp claims can be confusing and frustrating for thousands of Georgia workers’ each year. Many claims require a lawyer to help make decisions, prepare their case, and guide them through the process of filing a claim. During the

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.