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 result in a myriad of health
If you have suffered from an injury or illness on-the-job, you know how traumatic the incident is. Unfortunately, the aftermath of a workplace accident is not much better and you may be wondering whether or not you have a valid workers’ compensation claim. In order
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 an injury or illness you’ve previously
Workplace injuries can significantly impact your quality of life, so it is essential that if you incur an injury on-the-job, you receive the best healthcare as quickly as possible for your recovery. What happens if, because of your doctor’s negligence, that isn’t the case, though?
Surveillance in Workers’ Compensation Cases Although the majority of workers’ compensation claims arise as a result of a serious workplace injury, there are some instances in which fraudulent claims are made in order to unjustly receive benefits. Workers’ compensation carriers argue that it is their duty
If a worker is injured on the job, they should be treated equally and receive the same aid from workers’ compensation benefits. In Florida, there have been undocumented workers who did not receive workers’ comp, and even some have been arrested for being undocumented (even
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 is there to help take care
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 them the benefit of not having
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? Does workers’ compensation benefits cover this? Environmental
Many Georgian’s take on an additional job during the holidays for extra spending money. So, what happens if you, as a temporary worker, gets hurt while on the job? Are you covered by workers’ compensation like the rest of the regular time employees? Temporary Work and