We know how stressful it is getting injured in an accident and wondering if you’ll be fired from your job. Well, guess what? The law says they cannot fire you, although the reality is that many companies will look for any reason to let you go. If this has happened to you, know that you …
When Workers’ Compensation Claims Are Wrongly Denied
When workers are injured on the job, they are often eligible for workers’ compensation, which pays for the injured worker’s medical expenses, treatments, and a portion of the worker’s wages. But there are many legitimate reasons why a workers’ compensation claim might be denied. The worker might not be a covered class of worker that …
How to Choose a Doctor from a Panel of Physicians
If you are injured at work, and you file a worker’s compensation claim, you may choose a doctor to take care of you. But your choices are limited. Under Georgia law, choosing a doctor really means picking one from the Panel of Physicians selected by your employer. The employer must maintain a list of at …
What to Do in Case of an Accident as an Undocumented Immigrant
Having a car or work accident is a terrible experience for anyone, and even more so if you are an undocumented immigrant. Don’t let anxiety, pressure, pain, and, above all, fear overtake you the moment an accident happens. The Bader Scott Injury Lawyer’s team is able to help and protect you regardless of your legal …
New Delta Uniforms Cause Rash and Irritations
When major American Airline Delta unveiled their new “Passport Plum” uniforms in 2018, it was done to much fanfare – including a fashion show with employees in a red carpet event. New York Fashion Designer Zac Posen was tasked with designing the 64,000 plus uniforms to a like-number of employees to give the Delta fleet …
What Can I Do About Wrongful Termination?
When you are fired from your job, you may not agree with the situation. You may feel that the employer treated you poorly and that they terminated you without a reason. However, just because you don’t agree with your employer doesn’t mean that you were wrongfully terminated. In Atlanta, as elsewhere in Georgia, employers have …
Can Social Media Hurt My Workers’ Compensation Case?
You were hurt at work and now you have filed a workers’ compensation case. Many people wonder whether using social media could have a negative impact on their claim. A workers’ compensation case occurs after you have been injured while on the job. You will receive workers’ compensation benefits for a period of time while …
Tips for Communicating with a Workers’ Compensation Adjuster
You were hurt on the job and filed a workers’ compensation claim. After you file a claim you will be contacted by an adjuster. The workers’ compensation adjuster will need to speak with you about your injury to obtain information and get answers to questions. Many times these conversations are recorded and they will serve …
Can I Be Fired for Filing Workers Comp in Georgia?
The short answer is NO, although you may be intimidated or worried about retaliation if you need to file a workers’ compensation claim, there are a few things you should know if you have been injured in the course of doing your job. When you have had a work-related injury, you should worry first about …
What is an Idiopathic Injury in an Atlanta Workers’ Compensation Claim?
If you have been injured at work, and if your injury is directly related to your work tasks, then you should be able to successfully file for workers’ compensation benefits. You should receive medical benefits and wage benefits to address your healthcare treatment and your lost wages from time off of work in recovery. Yet, …
What Every Poultry Processor Should Know
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an updatedreport entitled “Prevention of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Poultry Processing.” The purpose of this report is to make recommendations for poultry processors to reduce both the severity and number of employment-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This report was prepared by reviewing industry best standards and practices as …
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in the Workplace
According to the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), carbon monoxide poisoning is avery real concern in many workplaces. You may be at risk to exposure to harmful levels of carbon monoxide if you work in any of the following places: Breweries; Boiler rooms; Petroleum refineries; Warehouses; Pulp and paper production; Steel …
Workers’ Compensation – Common FAQs
There are still many people who do not understand how workers’ compensation claims work. Some may be aware of the federal laws but are not quite clear on their local state rules. As a consequence, they end up missing on what should rightfully be their entitlements following an injury at work. Here are a few …
What Cash Benefits Am I Entitled to for Georgia Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
If you are an employee working in Georgia, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits depending on the circumstances of your case. The cash benefits are divided into various categories that are depending upon the nature of the injuries. For example the benefits will vary depending on whether you are completely out of work …
Getting a Reasonable Accommodation or Reduced Earning Benefits Upon Returning to Work After a Workers’ Compensation Injury
Many workers are injured while on the job in Atlanta every year. These injured workers may take time off from work in order to make a recovery, and when their doctor says that it’s okay, these injured workers may return to the workforce. But returning to the workforce isn’t always as easy as it sounds. …
Dangerous Jobs in Georgia
Everyone deserves to work in a safe environment. When you go to work in the morning you expect that you will be protected from harm and that you will not be injured. Some jobs are more dangerous than others. While you may not realize it, there are some common jobs that are known to result …
How Changing Workforce Demographics is Affecting Workers’ Compensation
Every worker in Georgia who is employed by an organization that has three or more workers is covered by workers’ compensation insurance. If or when an individual is injured or contracts an illness while on the job, he or she can file a claim with the employer. Over the years, the workforce demographic has changed; …
Returning to Work After Workers’ Compensation In Georgia
Many workers who are injured while on the job seek workers’ compensation benefits so that they can receive compensation for their medical care and time off from work while they recover. The hope is that the worker will make sufficient recovery to be able to return back to work again soon. Most workers are eager …
Five Workers Injured in a Georgia Plant Explosion
Authorities responded to the scene of an explosion Wednesday morning at a factory in Coweta County, Georgia. The blast happened at Bonnell Aluminum on Bonnell Street in Newnan. A plant official told FOX 5 five people were injured in the violent blast. One person was flown by helicopter to Atlanta Medical Center, two were taken to nearby …
Georgia Governor Vetoes Bill Providing Firefighters the Ability to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim Due to Cancer Diagnosis
Last fall, several state legislators proposed bills that would amend Georgia’s workers’ compensation law. One such change included providing workers diagnosed with a job-related cancer diagnosis the opportunity to pursue a claim and be entitled to benefits. House Bill 216 (HB 216), was enacted to amend section 34-9-280 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated …
Construction Accidents at the New Falcons’ and Braves’ Stadiums
Atlanta is bustling with new construction projects, some of which are very much in the public view. For instance, sports fans in Georgia are eagerly awaiting the completion of the new Atlanta Falcons’ and Braves’ stadiums, both slotted for completion in 2017. But workers on these construction projects face serious workplace dangers – being a …
The Most Dangerous Job In America
It comes as no surprise that some jobs are extremely dangerous – when watching the news or reading the newspaper, it is rare to make it through a full day’s worth of news without hearing about someone who was hurt while performing their job. But what are the most dangerous jobs? According to a recent …
New Bill Provides Presumptive Eligibility for Firefighters with Cancer But Not Mental Illness
On February 25, 2016, House Bill 216 passed the Georgia State House and is presently before the Senate. This bill creates a rebuttable presumption that firefighters who are diagnosed with cancer developed the condition as a result of performing their job-related duties. This legislation will make it easier for Georgia firefighters to receive workers’ compensation …
Coca-Cola Sets an Example for Workplace Safety
Employers have the obligation to provide a safe work environment for their employees and, to their credit, most take this obligation very seriously. Larger companies, in particular, seem to go the extra mile to implement safety programs to mitigate the risks of workplace accidents. One of our local corporations – the Coca-Cola company – is …
Danger On the Highways
A truck driving career is one that can be extremely lucrative. There is no boss breathing down your neck, and for some, that means a significant level of freedom. In exchange, however, there are also significant risks in this industry, some of which are high stress, long hours, and fatigue. For these reasons, tractor trailers …
Basic Employee Rights
Employers have the obligation to provide certain things to and for their employees. For one, compensation for their work. Employees are entitled to pay for a job performed and many receive perks in addition to their paycheck. A second is a safe working environment. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, under federal law, …
Atlanta Firefighter Injured in Office Fire
An Atlanta firefighter was injured on November 28 when a piece of roofing material struck him in the leg while fighting an office fire. This injury is a reminder of the dangerous jobs that firefighters perform and illustrates one of the many hazards they face. It also serves as an example to illustrate the relationship …
Drugs, Alcohol, and the Drug-Free Workplace Program
In Georgia one of the only legal grounds for denial of a workers’ compensation claim is that the injured worker was intoxicated and that intoxication caused the injury. Because of the increased actuarial risks of intoxicated workers, the state has established a Drug Free Workplace program. This program sets rules for maintaining a drug free …
Three Easy Tips for a Successful Workers’ Compensation Hearing
When you are injured at work, you will probably have a lot of concerns and questions. An experienced workers’ compensation lawyer can help. Usually, most of the legal work can be done without you appearing at a hearing. But there are times when your lawyer will tell you a hearing is needed. If you are …
Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Georgia
When you sustain injuries on the job or develop an occupational illness, you are generally entitled to certain benefits through your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company. In order for your benefits to kick in, you will need to file a claim with the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation (SBWC). Before filing your claim, it …