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...
What are Idiopathic Injuries and How Do They Affect a Workers’ Comp Claim?
Though often unserved, justice matters. Justice is especially important when it comes to hardworking people. Georgia workers hurt while on the job deserve financial compensation, medication, and more. Our Georgia workers’ comp attorney will be your guide to idiopathic injuries in the context of workers’ compensation claims.
Legal Recourse for Common Construction Site Accidents
The construction site is a high-hazard working environment. In 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that fatal accidents in the construction industry accounted for 47.4% of all workplace fatalities, while non-fatal accidents requiring at least one day away from work constituted 31.5%. If you or your loved one has...
Making a Case for Gross Negligence After a Workplace Accident
Most workers in Georgia are covered by workers' compensation insurance. Workers' comp pays benefits to injured workers. Generally, workers' compensation does not permit workers to sue their employer for a workplace accident. Our Atlanta and Savannah workers' compensation attorneys discuss an exception to the general rule in this...
Employer Responsibility for Heat Stroke, Exhaustion, and Dehydration
As the temperatures are rising again, caution must be taken to reduce the incidence of heat-related illnesses in the workplace. Workers are at risk for heat-related illnesses once the working conditions and temperatures are high. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has recorded 436 work-related deaths caused by...