There is little question that sustaining an injury in the workplace can be life changing and cause physical, emotional, and financial hardship for the injured worker and their family. The injured worker is facing loss of employment and wages which could lead to debt, loss
The workers’ compensation industry is a data-rich field. Government boards and bureaus collect a wide-range of statistics—from broad overviews of the year to highly-detailed breakdowns of each reported case. In this blog, we’re looking at the state of Georgia statistics from the Georgia State Board
On the Poirier Law Firm blog, we cover all things workers’ compensation—from timelines and medical care to specifics with each and every workplace injury within our practice areas. But what about those instances that are NOT covered under workers’ compensation? Good news, most cases of on-the-job
Happy Women’s History Month! Every year in March, we celebrate the vital role of women in society and culture throughout history. As we acknowledge and appreciate the contributions of women across a broad range of roles—from doctors to mothers—it is also important we recognize areas
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
Employer-sponsored spring sporting events are a great way to build team morale and connect with your coworkers outside of the workplace. Although these events can be a ton of fun and bring employees closer together, they also pose serious risks if you happen to get