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,”
It’s no surprise that summers are hot, but recent summers have reached a startling level of dangerous heat due to climate change. According to World Meteorological Association data from late-June and early-July, the Earth just experienced the hottest week on record. Heat waves across the
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, tenderness, trouble sleeping, and for many comes with the difficulty of doing normal activities. Fibromyalgia may also be worsened by certain workplace conditions and activities. If this is the case, you need an experienced
Starting a new job is exciting. New roles, new responsibilities, and new relationships are par for the course. The first year on the job, however, is also rife with risks. The 2023 Travelers Injury Impact Report claims new employees are at the highest-risk for on-the-job
Spinal cord injuries are one of the most common workplace injuries, with 128,220 back injury cases reported out of the 2,654,700 total workplace injuries reported in 2020. While spinal cord injuries are only one subset of these reported back injuries, they are substantially more serious
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
If you’ve found yourself discombobulated following this weekend’s Daylight-Saving Time (DST) shift, you’re not alone. The annual spring forward of clocks disrupts long-held routines and sleeping patterns, subsequently resulting in increased accidents. If you fall victim to one such unfortunate situation while on the job