Workers’ Compensation

Georgia workers are likely aware that if they experience injuries in the workplace, they could be eligible for benefits through workers' compensation. This insurance is for the care and support of individuals who suffer injuries in work-related accidents, but it can...

Georgia workers seeking workers' compensation want their claims to be processed quickly, but sometimes an employer or an insurer will dispute the claim. Should a claim be turned down, the injured worker can seek recourse in a workers’ compensation trial. One of the...

If you suffer permanent blindness as a result of a workplace injury, the nature of your injury can entitle you to permanent benefits in your workers’ compensation package. Georgia law describes a number of injuries that qualify as catastrophic injuries. Workers that...

If you, like many others, make your living working at Georgia construction sites, you probably know a thing or two about how to protect yourself on the job. Working in the construction industry involves inevitable dangers, and while new workers always face a high risk...

Your workplace injury required time in the emergency room or urgent care facility. Perhaps you broke a bone, needed stitches or had to get an MRI for a head injury. Maybe your accident was more serious, and an ambulance transported you to the hospital where...

If you get injured on the job in Georgia, you will likely make a workers' compensation claim. This claim allows you to get payment for medical expenses and in some cases, lost wages.  It is important to get the proper medical care and follow all the requirements or...

If you need to file for workers' compensation in Georgia, then you probably want to know what benefits you could receive. There are several different categories of benefits you may receive including payment for medical treatment and lost wages. According to the State...

Workers' compensation is an insurance program that employers are required by the state of Georgia to participate in. This program provides workers with medical and lost wage coverage if they are injured on the job. However, workers must properly report an injury or...

Regardless of what industry you work in, there are likely to be common injuries that happen all the time. If you work in the restaurant industry in Georgia, knowing what those common injuries are could help you to be more alert and aware, so you can avoid them. ...

In most cases, if you are injured on a Georgia worksite, you will be required to take a drug test. This test can be used to determine if you were at fault in the incident. You probably know that workers' compensation rules are pretty strict. You have to file your...