Every year, Georgia deals without about 80,000 workers non-fatally injured while on the job. Even as most employers work to meet OSHA and other safety standards, some workplaces still remain unsafe and accidents at work continue to occur. If you’ve been injured on the job, it’s hard to know what GA workers comp…
In 2012 alone, three million nonfatal workplace accidents occurred in the United States. That means, for every 100 full-time employees, 3.5 got injured. If this has happened to you, how do you know when you should file a workers’ comp claim? From lost wages to permanent disability, workers’ compensation can provide you…
Workplace injuries are more common than you think. In 2016, there were over 2.9 million workplace injuries reported in the United States. Every workplace is vulnerable to accidents and injuries. The types of injuries likely to happen vary based on the workplace environment. Have you experienced an injury at work? Or have you…
While only a mere 2% of workers compensation claims are ever found to be fraudulent, you might think the percentage was closer to 92% due to the way that some insurance companies often respond to claims.Insurance companies want to thoroughly investigate every claim, making it seem like every claim might be suspect, every worker intoxicated, and every employer negligent. Don’t let these hurdles to…
No one expects to get injured on the job, but it happened to approximately 2.9 million workers in the private industry in 2016. Even so, many workers are reluctant to file a worker’s compensation claim because they fear it will cost them their job or have other, negative repercussions. Here, we’ll cover…
The number of work-related injuries every year cost our economy a total of $15.1 billion across all industries. When people are injured on the job, many employers don’t see a hurt colleague, but immediately start thinking about lost funds. If you’ve been injured at work, an employer’s misguided thinking could end up…
Almost 3 million people are injured in America every year as a result of workplace issues in the private sector alone. The gravity of that number sheds light on the fact that many employees get put in positions where they need to take time off to recover. That time off can be…
How to Find the Best Worker’s Comp Attorney in Georgia Looking for a workers comp lawyer in Georgia? Wondering how to choose the best one? If you’re considering hiring a workers comp attorney in Georgia, it’s important that you do your research first. Not all workers comp lawyers have what…
Is an Insurance Company Refusing to Pay for Serious Work-Related Injuries? Work-related injuries and illnesses affected the lives of 2.9 million workers in 2016. Those numbers have risen 48,500 since 2016. When someone has an accident at work and it’s serious enough where work is missed and medical bills begin to pile…
What You Need to Know About Filing a Worker’s Comp. Claim in Georgia One worker is injured on the job every 7 seconds. What do you do if it is you? What if it’s serious and you are out of work for a long time, or even permanently? How do you…
