Suffering a serious injury at work can be life-changing, especially when it requires surgery or results in permanent disability. In Georgia, injured workers are protected under the Workers’ Compensation Act, which provides important benefits and legal rights. However, understanding those rights and making sure they’re
So, how long does it take for a case to reach a resolution? Well the timeline for your case depends on various unique factors that influence how long it can take to reach a settlement. While some claims should resolve quickly, unexpected complications can sometimes
Dealing with a workplace injury is stressful enough without the added complexity of navigating the workers' compensation system. If you've never been through this process before, you might feel overwhelmed about finding and meeting with a workers' compensation attorney. While the aftermath of a work-related
Say you’ve struggled with back pain for the past few years. You have visited a doctor to receive treatment and are finally healed and pain-free. Then, you begin a new job and your new workplace responsibilities result in the re-injury of your back. You may
The COVID-19 vaccine is on the top of everyone’s mind nowadays. As the vaccine roll out in Georgia begins to gain momentum and an increasing number of individuals are eligible to receive the vaccination, the question now becomes how it will affect safety in the
Amongst the many things you have whirling around your mind after a workplace accident, you may be wondering how you are going to afford an attorney for your workers’ compensation case. Although this is a reasonable concern, luckily, the Georgia workers’ compensation system makes paying
Although many people are beginning to feel safer in regards to COVID-19, it is important to remain cautious in scenarios and situations in which covid could be a risk factor. Workplaces can tend to be a common setting for the spread of the virus simply
Sometimes bumps and bruises turn out to be no big deal. What happens though, if you suffer what seems to be a minor workplace injury and neglect to have it examined by a healthcare professional? No matter how small the injury, it is always a
If you have been paying attention to COVID-19 news and legislation, you will have heard about the new bill passed by Governor Kemp titled “Georgia COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety Act”. This legislation is designed to protect healthcare facilities and businesses from any liability related to
Our world is full of many “new norms” as we continue to combat the spread of COVID-19. One of these norms is the rapid increase in liability waivers nearly everywhere you go. Whether you’re heading to your neighborhood pool, local gym, or even workplace, you’ve