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

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

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

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

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

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

Now that restrictions on travel are beginning to loosen, an increased number of people are returning to planes, trains, and cars for business purposes. As more people are on the road and at airports, it is likely we will

You may have planned a vacation last year during the pandemic that you’re finally now able to take. There’s nothing like spending a few days on the beach to unwind but what happens if you’ve been injured on the

It’s no mystery that Georgia summers can get hot… really hot! What is most important during the warm months is ensuring you stay healthy, hydrated, and take breaks in the shade periodically. If you work outdoors, your employer should

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