Top 6 Reasons to Hire a Workers’ Comp Attorney After an Accident
In an ideal world, a workers’ compensation claim filed by an employee injured on the job would be handled perfectly, and the stress to the injured worker would be minimal. Unfortunately, all too often if you’ve been injured on the job, you have to endure delays in processing your claim and months...
Managing Vertigo and Vision Changes After a Work Accident
Vertigo and vision changes are among the most challenging of all the medical problems that may occur after an injury because they are symptoms of other issues. Vertigo and vision problems often affect every aspect of life. If you are facing these challenges, a Georgia workers’ compensation attorney can help.
What to Do if Your Employer Claims You Violated Safety Rules
You've suffered an injury on the job, and now you are facing a long, stressful recovery period. You file for workers’ compensation benefits, hoping you will be able to pay your bills. In retaliation, your employer claims you violated a safety rule, causing your own accident. They claim they are not liable.
Legal Strategies if Your Employer Doesn’t Carry Workers’ Comp
All businesses in Georgia with more than three employees are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. If you work for a business without that coverage and are injured on the job, what do you do? There are several steps you can take, and a Georgia workers’ compensation attorney can help you...
Steps Auto Mechanics Should Take After Being Injured on the Job
Automobile mechanics are prone to many kinds of on-the-job injuries from dealing with heavy machinery and harsh chemicals all day. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2020, mechanics suffered 9,940 non-fatal job-related injuries. If you are a mechanic who has been injured on the job, a Georgia workers’...
Resolving Benefit Disputes Without Going to Court
We are all accustomed to hearing about juries awarding people thousands of dollars in lawsuits involving severe injuries. In the world of workers’ compensation claims, however, an administrative law judge can only award benefits that have not been paid. That’s only one way workers’ compensation cases differ from regular cases, and
Asking for Accommodations After Losing Function Due to Burns
Of all the injuries one can sustain while on the job, severe burns can be the most serious when it comes to getting workplace accommodations. Burns can lead to loss of physical functionality and the potential hardships they may cause bring severe complications to the healing of burn victims. An experienced
What to Do if Injured on a Ladder at a Construction Site
Most worksites strive to be safe places where safety precautions are taken seriously, but despite that, accidents still happen. According to the Department of Energy, falls are the most common cause of injuries on a work site, and frequently those are falls from ladders. Significant injuries often result,...
How to Push Back Against a Suspension After Your Work Injury
Employees who are injured on the job have rights, including the right to file for worker’s compensation and receive medical care, two-thirds of their regular wages, and physical therapy if necessary. Sometimes employers will retaliate when an employee has been off due to a work-related injury and then...
Common Causes of Work-Related Burn Injuries
If you’ve ever burned yourself at work you are part of a large group. According to the National Institute of Health, burn injuries on the job account for a quarter of all burn injuries in the USA. Further, In the USA the average cost to treat a burn patient is $54,000. ...