You know those signs you see sometimes in warehouses or manufacturing plants that read, “It has been ___ days since our last workplace accident”? If every office, factory, and worksite in the country had this sign posted, it would need to be updated almost continually. In fact, an on-the-job injury occurs every…
It’s an unfortunate fact that work-related injuries are commonplace. And it isn’t just those that work in physical labor who experience an accident while at work. Every 7 seconds, an employee is injured on the job. Think about that: every 7 seconds! And while these injuries vary in severity, and some…
Work in an office? Think work accidents can’t happen to you? Think again. Work accidents can occur in any industry. They don’t only happen in manual labor positions or near heavy machinery. But, make no mistake. Any work accident can be costly and devastating. Work accidents can cause you to be…
Hands up if you’ve asked the question, ‘can you get workers’ compensation for stress?’ If your hand is up, you’re not alone. Many Americans live with mental illness. This includes employees at your company. In fact, the National Institute of Mental Health states that one in six American adults are…
Everybody hates to talk about death. It’s something often spoken about in hushed tones and whispers. However, the death of a loved one can change almost everything in a moment. It’s even worse when your relative dies because of a job they loved doing. So what’s the best way forward…
Did the claims administrator deny your worker’s compensation claim? This can happen even when you do everything by the book, and even in the most obvious cases. However, just because your worker’s comp claim was denied, doesn’t mean you should give up. State workers’ compensation systems aim to provide you…
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…
