Chemical burns can cause serious injuries, and they can happen in many workplaces. If you suffer a chemical burn on the job, you might understandably wonder if your employer will compensate you for your injury. The answer often lies in workers' compensation laws,...
Work Injuries
Common forklift accidents that cause injuries
Many industries depend upon forklifts for various aspects of inventory control, facility management and general operations. These machines simplify many tasks, but they also come with some significant risks. Accidents with forklifts can leave workers facing workers’...
Frequent injuries among healthcare professionals
Healthcare professionals undertake vital roles in our society, ensuring public health and welfare. Despite the indispensable nature of their work, they face a wide array of risks and potential injuries in their professional settings. The nature of their jobs exposes...
What are the most common workplace injuries?
Suffering a workplace injury impacts your ability to earn a living. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Georgia workers suffered 78,000 nonfatal work-related injuries in 2019. Thankfully, the Georgia workplace injury rate sits lower than the national...
Important facts about workers’ compensation in Georgia
Originally, workers’ compensation was meant for civil service workers who had dangerous jobs. In fact, workers’ compensation was the first public insurance in the United States when it started in 1908. A few years later, all government workers were covered by workers’...
Is your work injury claim worth more than you think?
When a worker is injured on the job in Georgia, he or she is entitled to workers' compensation benefits. These benefits include compensation for medical bills and lost wages. In some circumstances, the injured worker is entitled to more than just workers' comp...