Nearly four years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic struck the United States. The unprecedented event resulted in an alarmingly high number of cases—some mild, but others severe, long-lasting, and even fatal. Even after four years of this “new normal,” the workers’ compensation industry has yet to
The COVID-19 pandemic has left an ever-lasting mark on our world, affecting every part of our lives. While many have somewhat seamlessly transitioned to a new normal, others are continuing to suffer with lasting shadows of the virus. Known as "long COVID” or “long-haul COVID,”
While most of the world begins to return to pre-COVID normalcy, there are some people who are unable to move on from the realities of the last two years. There is undoubtedly much grief following the pandemic and its resulting death toll, but also a
This month marks a very sobering milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic: the two-year anniversary of a nationwide shutdown to prevent the spread of the virus. This monumental event threw us all into a new way of life. Current common concepts such as essential workers, remote-work,
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
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
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
Despite the fact life may be slowly returning to a state of normalcy, thousands of individuals are still contracting COVID-19 and falling ill to the virus. Although people are taking precautions such as staying at home when possible, wearing masks, and maintaining social distancing, there
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
Volunteers have always been an essential part of our community and economy. Now more than ever, we rely on individuals donating their time to help hospitals, shelters, small businesses and more stay afloat. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of volunteers, especially in the healthcare