Workplace accidents happen. When they do, we always hope for the best case scenario with minor injury or sickness, compassionate employers, and reasonable pay. But, what if the accident devolves into the worst case scenario—death? While this situation is certainly one we never want to
It is almost impossible to navigate today’s world without mention of the economy—inflation, rising cost of goods, shifting and shuffling employment, etc. So with all this talk about the economy, how is workers’ compensation affected? To begin, let’s look at workers’ compensation trends since the start
So you’ve recently sustained an on-the-job injury—what to do about a doctor? As an employee, your employer is responsible for identifying medical care providers available in the event of an accident. According to the State Board of Workers’ Compensation in Georgia, your employer may fulfill this
While most of the world begins to return to pre-COVID normalcy, there are some people who are unable to move on from the realities of the last two years. There is undoubtedly much grief following the pandemic and its resulting death toll, but also a
Workplace injuries happen. While occupational hazards are often preventable, when they do occur it is important to understand what the timeline looks like for the recovery, benefits, and claims processes. After an accident, it is essential to act in a timely manner with reporting information
We all know job injuries happen. But did you know the severity of your work-related injury determines what level of workers’ compensation coverage you receive? The four main types of coverage include: Temporary partial disability Temporary total disability Permanent partial disability Permanent total disability Total disability
This month marks a very sobering milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic: the two-year anniversary of a nationwide shutdown to prevent the spread of the virus. This monumental event threw us all into a new way of life. Current common concepts such as essential workers, remote-work,
In Georgia, workers’ compensation insurance may soon cover mental health treatment for first responders. House Bill 855, sponsored by Rep. Gregg Kinnard, D-Lawrenceville, states: “If a first responder experiences one or more psychologically traumatic events and is thereafter diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder by a
The biggest day in professional football is finally here. As the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals take the field to compete for the title of Super Bowl LVI champion, it’s important to remember the physical toll the game of football exacts on the
As 2022 officially kicks off, there is no better time to reflect on the previous year and the changes that our world has undergone. The workers’ compensation industry, as well as many others, have changed significantly over the past year primarily due to the pandemic.