How to Pick the Right Doctor From the Start of Your Worker’s Comp Claim
Choosing the right doctor at the start of your workers’ compensation claim can make all the difference in the outcome of your case. The doctor you select isn’t just responsible for treating your injury—they will play a critical role in documenting your condition and determining the extent of your injuries, which directly...
Age Discrimination Claims for Injured Older Employees
Are you an older employee who has been injured on the job? You might be eligible for an age discrimination claim. There is a chance that your claim will be handled differently than others simply because you are older.
The bottom line is employers are self-interested, meaning they might...
What Happens if Your Employer Goes Bankrupt After Your Accident?
While it’s not common, there’s always a chance that your employer could go bankrupt after you’ve suffered a workplace injury. If your employer shuts down or files for bankruptcy after your accident, you might feel a bit of panic, but it’s important to know that this doesn’t mean your workers’ compensation benefits...
Construction Noise Exposure Causing Hearing Loss: Is Your Employer Liable?
Working on a construction site, in a factory, or another loud environment is likely to cause hearing loss. Though hearing loss will not occur immediately, it is likely to develop in due time. The question is whether an employer is liable. Our Atlanta & Savannah workers’ compensation attorney has the answer.
Employer Negligence That Can Lead to Workplace Injuries
Negligence, meaning the failure to provide the appropriate level of care, has the potential to cause painful or even fatal workplace injuries. Oftentimes, it is the employer that is guilty of negligence when workplace injuries occur.
If you are hurt at work, our Atlanta and Savannah workplace injury...
Biggest Challenges to Getting Compensation for Workplace Injuries
Work environments of all types have inherent risks. Even if you are working in an office, a simple water spill, torn carpet or the lack of building maintenance can put you in danger. The risk is elevated even more for those who work at construction sites, warehouses, and other buildings where physical...
What to Do if You Can’t Work Due to Your Workplace Injury
A workplace injury has the potential to render you immobile or even completely incapacitated. If you cannot work as a result of an injury suffered while on the job, don’t panic. Our Atlanta and Savannah workplace injury attorneys help injured workers obtain financial compensation, medical care, and more.
Longshoring Hazards: Common Injuries and How to Protect Your Rights
Loading and unloading ships takes a toll on the body. If you’ve been injured when working on a ship or other aquatic vessel, help is available. Our Savannah Longshore injury attorneys will take legal action on your behalf to right this wrong.
The Dangers of Longshoring
Unsafe Machinery and Lack of Training: Where Amazon Can Be Liable
Despite Amazon’s dominance in online retail, the company has faced intense scrutiny in recent years, primarily due to the unsafe working conditions in its warehouses. OSHA’s federal law mandates that employees are entitled to safe working environments, and that includes working on safe machines. According to a 2021...
How to Pick the Right Doctor From the Start of Your Workers’ Comp Claim
The right doctor has the potential to be the difference between workers’ compensation claim approval and denial. As a claimant, you have the power to steer the path of your claim. Selecting the right doctor is the first step toward obtaining indemnity payments, medication, durable medical equipment, and more. The experienced...