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Workers’ compensation is a form of accident insurance required by employers for businesses with three or more employees. It protects employees should they get injured or ill because of their employment. Examples can include slipping and falling in a restaurant kitchen, getting cut using machinery in a factory, falling off a ladder on a construction...

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are more than 53,000 work-related foot injuries each year. Not only do foot and ankle injuries prevent people from working during the recovery process, they can also cause disabilities that impact a person’s long-term career and personal life. Foot and ankle injuries can happen in any...

A workplace accident may not only be the responsibility of your employer. Third-party negligence may also be a factor. What do we mean by “third party”? A third party refers to an entity or person who is not a co-worker or the business that hired you. A third-party employee, for example, could be another worker...

Construction is booming in Georgia once again. Between new housing, interstate expansion, and two potential electric vehicle plants, workers in the construction industry keep the busy state bustling as it continues to adapt and change. While these changes may represent positive economic growth, construction remains one of the most dangerous industries in the country. The...

Defective machinery can cause numerous hazards for workers in construction, agriculture, manufacturing, and other industries. Both heavy industrial equipment and intricate machinery require a high level of training and skill to operate safely. When a piece of machinery is defective, it can result in severe or fatal injuries for workers. We understand how traumatic and...

The simple answer is: yes. Even if you accidentally injure yourself while working, you can still receive workers' comp. (There are some exceptions, and we have listed those below.) Here is what you need to know about fault vs. workers’ compensation. A dozen states including Georgia follow “no-fault” workers’ compensation laws. A no-fault workers' compensation...

While electrical injuries on the job are rare, they have a high morbidity rate due to the rapid trauma inflicted on the body. Even if a worker survives contact, they may suffer long-term damage that affects multiple tissues and internal organs. Nearly all electrical accidents and injuries are preventable. When safety procedures are ignored —...

Roughly 1 in 4 mild traumatic brain injuries (MTBIs) happen while at work. Workplace brain injuries often result in substantial loss of productivity, economic stress, long-term symptoms, and disability. Workers who suffer a head injury on the job are almost always eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits. To ensure you receive the benefits you are...

While retail work isn’t as hazardous as other positions like the construction industry, it still comes with its own risks and dangers. People who work in large merchandise stores like Walmart, food and beverage stores, or building material and garden supply stores suffer job-related illnesses and injuries more often than most realize. If you were...

A heart attack or stroke can happen anywhere and at any time, including at work. Proving that your sudden medical event is worthy of receiving workers’ compensation, however, is difficult. In most cases, suffering a heart attack or stroke while working is not enough to qualify for benefits in Georgia. The insurance companies will argue...