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
When you wake up each morning and head to work, you never expect that you will incur an injury on-the-job. Although many safety precautions can be taken to avoid workplace injuries, sometimes accidents happen. To help treat and heal your injury, you place your trust
Slips, trips and falls are only a few of the most common accidents that can happen at the workplace. Many companies take strict precautions to prevent employee injuries, however, unfortunately not all accidents can be avoided. If you have suffered from a workplace injury, you
If you have been infected with COVID-19 and have had to take time off work as a result, you may be wondering when it is appropriate to return to work. Perhaps your employer gave you a period of time that is either longer or shorter
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 been arrested for being undocumented (even
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
Insurance adjusters want to close a workers’ compensation claim as quickly as possible after a worker sustains an injury on the job. Because the insurance company wants to minimize loss, they set a goal to close the claim having paid out the least possible amount