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 them the benefit of not having
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? Does workers’ compensation benefits cover this? Environmental
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 the regular time employees? Temporary Work and
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 as part of the coverage. The
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 initial consultation, it is common for
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.
Everyone in Georgia knows just how powerful and destructive floods can be. They are difficult to predict and many of us are in the workplace when they hit—making it essential that we are prepared and know the proper steps to take. Floods can occur from