After a workplace accident leaves you injured, your employer may ask you to take a drug or alcohol test – usually before you’ve even had much time to process what just happened. You may be in pain, worried about your future and unclear why the test is even needed. You...
For nurses and other healthcare workers, there are many workplace hazards. These include needlesticks, exposure to dangerous chemicals or drugs, and even common hazards like wet floors that lead to slip-and-fall accidents. But one of the main ways that people in this...
Getting hurt while you are employed does not automatically make an injury eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Under Georgia law, the key issue is whether the injury arose out of and occurred in the course of employment. When there is uncertainty about whether...
When an employee dies because of a work-related injury or occupational hazard, eligible family members may receive Georgia workers’ compensation death benefits. However, being related to a deceased worker does not automatically qualify someone for payments....
A workplace injury does not always heal as expected. Even after your workers' compensation claim closes, your medical condition may worsen months or years later. If that happens, you may wonder whether you can reopen your claim and continue receiving benefits. The...
A serious injury may leave you with medical bills, lost income and worry about the future. A personal injury lawsuit might also take months or longer to resolve. Trial work often increases the cost and adds stress while you recover. Mediation may reduce some of those...
Most employees can rely on workers' compensation if they get hurt on the job. Regardless of the industry, the level of experience the worker has or the cause of a workplace incident, workers’ compensation can help cover their lost wages and pay for their medical...
Workers’ compensation claim benefits are designed to provide financial stability during a difficult time, allowing you to focus on your recovery instead of worrying about how to pay your bills. Unfortunately, not every claim is approved right away. Even when your...
When a workplace injury sidelines you from your job, workers’ compensation benefits can help ease the financial pressure while you focus on recovery. That said, keeping those benefits requires ongoing attention. Insurance carriers often continue to monitor claims long...
After a workplace injury, you have enough on your plate without worrying about where you might need to appear for a hearing. Yet the location of that hearing can affect your travel, your time and your peace of mind. Georgia uses a clear set of rules to decide where...