Frequently Asked Questions About Workers’ Compensation
People who suffer work injuries are protected by Georgia workers’ compensation laws. However, many people don’t fully understand how workers’ compensation can provide them with benefits when they get hurt on the job.
As an employee in Georgia, it is important that you know your rights.
Physical Therapy Helps Prevent Repetitive Stress Injuries Among Custodial Workers
Repetitive stress injuries are some of the most expensive workplace injuries in the United States. On average, they result in approximately 23 days away from work, much higher than the rate of days off from work due to other injuries.
A new Boston University study shows that repetitive motion...
Workers’ Compensation and Freelancers/Independent Contractors
More and more employers are using freelancers and independent contractors in the 21st century than ever before. With the technology now available, employers can make use...
Top 10 Workplace Safety Violations
Overall Workplace Fatalities Down, but Construction Deaths Rise
Dog bites, slips and falls and motor vehicle accidents were among the most frequent causes of injuries involving workers with the U.S. Postal Service in 2012.
According to data released by the Government...
Musculoskeletal Disorders Increasingly Common Work Injuries
GAO Wants OSHA to Measure Success of Safety Efforts
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has increased its outreach programs to help reduce worker fatalities. The efforts come after a devastating couple of years of increased worker fatalities and injuries,...
Safe Use of Solvents Helps Prevent Toxic Workplace Exposure
Company Doctors and How to Avoid Them?
After a work injury, it is important to contact an Atlanta workers’ compensation lawyer for help. Your employer may tell you that you don’t need an attorney or even that there is no need to make a workers’ comp claim since your health insurance...