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
After a long weekend with friends and family celebrating on the lake or by the beach, you may be reminiscing on all of the fun times you had. You may also be wondering what Labor Day is really all about. Each year thousands of U.S.
In all U.S. states, employers are required to pay for workers’ compensation insurance and offer coverage to any workers who are injured on the job, however, this requirement can be waived if a worker is considered an independent contractor instead of an employee. There are
Workers' compensation fraud may be a term you’ve heard while scrolling through social media or catching up on the news. Many people understand what fraud is as it pertains to common types of fraud such as mail fraud and bank account fraud. However, although it
Stop and think about all of the ways that an injury can be much more than just physical. Psychological injuries are not uncommon and can be as serious, if not more, than physical injuries. Depending on the industry you work in, you may be subjected
One of the most difficult questions we receive from clients at Poirier Law Firm involves an employee's right to sue their employer after a work-related injury. Many injured workers wonder if they are eligible to sue their employer after suffering from an accident on the
One of the main topics of discussion in the workplace these days pertains to parental rights and benefits. If you are pregnant, you are likely doing everything you can to ensure you are protecting yourself, your baby, and your career. One aspect of coverage that
Many individuals are at least somewhat familiar with today’s Workers’ Compensation system. It is what protects workers each day on the job to ensure that if an injury happens, regardless of it’s their fault or not, they are covered and will receive benefits and compensation
If you live near your place of work or simply enjoy lending a helping hand from time to time, you may often find yourself in a situation where you are at work without being technically on the clock. If you stop by your workplace and
The Spring season is a great time to address many things that have been needing attention over the past several months. Spring cleaning most commonly comes to mind when people think about turning over a new leaf, but you can also apply this philosophy to