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. ...
Common Mistakes That Can Jeopardize Your Workers’ Comp Case
After you’ve been injured on the job, there are ways to ensure that your case is handled properly. However, claimants often make mistakes that can jeopardize their workers’ compensation case. First and foremost, it’s important to get help from a Georgia workers’ compensation attorney to make sure you get the maximum...
How Pre-Existing Conditions Impact Workers’ Comp Eligibility
If you’ve been injured at work, you shouldn’t hesitate to report the injury, even if you have been injured before. Pre-existing conditions do not negate an employer’s obligation to provide paid time off and medical treatment, although they do make things more complex. Navigating the tricky scenario of filing a workers’ compensation...
Managing Bills With Lost Wages After a Warehouse/Delivery Injury
If you are injured at work, you are entitled to medical treatment and compensation under Georgia state law. When working in a warehouse or as a delivery driver there are situations where many kinds of injuries (back, sprain, falls, etc.) can occur. It’s important to know how to manage under trying circumstances....
10 Critical Questions to Ask Your Workers’ Comp Attorney
When you need to hire a workers’ comp attorney after an injury on the job it’s important to find the best representation. An online search will turn up many Georgia workers’ compensation attorneys, but there can only be one who will really fight to get you what you deserve. That is
Reporting Unsafe Working Conditions Without Fear After an Injury
Every workplace should be safe, but unfortunately, not all can claim that. Workers injured at work should be able to report unsafe working environments without fear of reprisal. The Georgia workers’ compensation attorneys at Parsons Law Group can help you if you need to report an unsafe working environment or...
Dealing with Delays or Denials for Your Workers’ Comp Claim
If you are injured on the job you want a speedy and fair resolution to your workers’ compensation claim but unfortunately, delays and denials are common. The Georgia workers’ compensation attorneys at Parsons Law Group understand the causes of delays and denials and can help you navigate the system...