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...