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

There are many workers whose jobs are not able to be remotely done at home during this pandemic, and they continue to work in person. They are deemed essential workers, and that ranges from working in a hospital, to

Before the coronavirus pandemic broke out, injury-based claims vastly outnumbered the amount of disease-based claims. In the recent weeks, however, we have seen numbers adjust and reveal an entirely different story about which type of claims are being filed

An occupational exposure or on-the-job injury claim covers workers who are exposed to diseases or infections through activities related to their job duties. Oftentimes, this applies to workers who come in contact with dangerous substances or chemicals that can

Lately, you may be finding yourself with more time on your hands. Now is a great time to reconnect with your family, read that book you’ve been trying to get to, or even file a workers’ compensation claim for

A workplace injury can truly be life-altering. Not only does it impact you financially, it can also cause emotional and physical hardships.  Oftentimes, a work-related accident can result in the loss of the ability to work for an extended

Did you know that workers’ compensation coverage applies to natural disasters? If a fire, earthquake, hurricane or any other type of disaster results in an employee’s injury, workers’ compensation benefits can apply. Workers’ compensation is designed to protect a

A work injury can happen for a multitude of reasons such as hazardous working conditions, improperly maintained equipment or work environment, lack of proper training, or weak management, amongst other issues. With that being said, Workers’ Compensation in Georgia

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

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?