Work Injuries

The state of Georgia has a thriving agricultural industry, with many hardworking women and men operating on or around tractors and other farm equipment on a daily basis. Unfortunately, injuries involving these pieces of equipment do occur. If you or somebody you care about sustains an injury while operating a tractor or another piece of... read more

Every job comes with injury risks. Even though some industries are more dangerous than others, the reality is that even a relatively safe desk job can result in a person sustaining injuries that affect their day-to-day lives. Here, we want to discuss which jobs in Georgia tend to be the most dangerous for our residents.... read more

The last thing that anybody wants is to sustain an injury on the job. However, workplace injuries and illnesses are not uncommon in Georgia. The good news is that the Georgia workers’ compensation system is generally good at doing exactly what it is supposed to do – pay claims to those who sustain a workplace... read more

When somebody gets injured or becomes ill during the course of their work duties, they should be entitled to receive compensation. The Georgia workers’ compensation system is designed to ensure that every employee receives benefits in the event an injury occurs, but there are often times when insurance carriers or employers deny benefits that should... read more

Workplace injuries are not uncommon, and they can be devastating for victims. Not only do work injury victims have to worry about medical expenses, but they often have to worry about lost income if they are unable to perform their job duties. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were approximately 2.8 million... read more

No one wants to get injured when they are on the job, but the reality is that work injuries occur regularly in Georgia. The good news is that the workers’ compensation system in this state is a “no-fault” system, which means that employees are entitled to these benefits regardless of which party caused the injury.... read more

According to data available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there are approximately 2.8 million non-fatal work injuries that occur each year across the country. The good news is that nearly every worker in the state of Georgia is covered by workers’ compensation insurance. This should provide some comfort to those injured on the... read more

No one wants to sustain an injury in the workplace, but the reality is that these incidents occur regularly. The good news is that the workers’ compensation insurance laws in Georgia specify that just about every employee is entitled to workers’ comp benefits if they sustain an injury on the job. However, that does not... read more