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
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
What’s yellow, dusty, and makes you sneeze all over? Pollen! Sneezing, coughing, and watery eyes are just a few of the negative side effects of seasonal allergies. Each year it seems that pollen gets worse and impacts our daily lives even more. If you work
Spring is a beautiful time of year with flowers and trees in full bloom and warm weather right around the corner. Although this time of year can bring about many good things, unfortunately, pollen isn’t the only negative aspect of springtime. Rainfall in April tends
In Georgia, if you are injured while on the job your employer is required to pay workers’ compensation benefits to compensate for lost wages and medical expenses. Georgia also considers workers’ comp to be an exclusive remedy barring you from filing a separate lawsuit against