The nature of the internship will determine if an intern is covered under workers’ compensation. That’s because internships operate in a legal gray area regarding workers’ compensation, which applies to only a strict class of employees and excludes many types of workers from this insurance. The U.S. Department of Labor notes that with regards to …
When your work responsibilities are causing you severe stress and anxiety, it can affect your mental and physical health. If stress and anxiety impact your ability to do your job and live your life normally, you may need to take some time off to recuperate. Severe, debilitating anxiety and stress may be considered a repetitive …
When you go on a business trip, you are considered “on the clock” for the duration of the trip. So, when you suffer a work-related injury on a business trip, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. However, you can expect the insurance company to push back. They may argue that your injuries are …
Employees who suffer heavy machinery injuries on the job may be eligible for workers’ compensation, which allows them to continue receiving income while they recover. However, since heavy machinery accidents can happen for various reasons, multiple parties could be liable for your losses. In that instance, you could have financial recovery options outside of workers’ …
If you already had an injury, you might mistakenly think that you cannot collect workers’ compensation benefits if your job aggravated your condition, but it is possible to get workers’ compensation benefits in this situation. Here are some suggestions on proving an existing injury was made worse by your job. Pre-Existing Injuries and Workers’ Compensation …
When you are diagnosed with an occupational disease and will be unable to continue working, you may be wondering how you are going to continue to support yourself and your family. Fortunately, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. However, you may be unsure whether you qualify, what these benefits consist of, or how …
When you suffer a work-related electrocution accident, you may wonder how you will support yourself and your family while you recuperate from your injuries. Fortunately, you could recover workers’ compensation benefits that could help you get through these difficult times. However, dealing with the insurance company for an electrocution accident may be more challenging than …
If you suffer an injury at work, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. However, insurance companies have strict rules in place that determine when an employee qualifies for workers’ compensarion. One of the top reasons for workers’ compensation claim denials is for self-inflicted injuries. Some workers harm themselves in the hopes of securing …
You can receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits and workers’ compensation at the same time. There shouldn’t be an issue as long as you qualify for both programs. In fact, some people live off their workers’ compensation benefits while they wait to be approved for SSD benefits. If you have concerns about getting the benefits …
Workplace violence victims may be entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. If the violence occurs while an employee is at their job, they may have a viable workers’ compensation claim. So, they could receive repayment for medical bills and lost wages. On the other hand, if the violence is related to something that occurred outside …
You could get workers’ compensation if you were injured while working from home. Such an event could significantly impact your ability to continue earning a living. When this happens, you may be exploring your legal options to continue to provide for yourself and your family despite your injury or illness. Your workers’ compensation lawyer could …
Workers’ compensation covers nearly all Georgia employees. Moreover, if you become injured or ill at work, you can receive certain benefits during your recovery. When you’ve been in a work-related accident, your priority should be to recover fully. Accumulating medical expenses and your inability to work will almost certainly be a source of stress. Still, …
Workers’ compensation can cover a car accident that happens while at work. To qualify for benefits, you must have been hurt while performing your job-related duties. For instance, if you get into a collision as a delivery driver, you can seek damages through workers’ compensation insurance. However, if you were on the clock but got …
After a work-related injury, it’s not uncommon for workers to consider new job prospects. Reasons might include no longer feeling safe at the workplace or getting offered a better, higher-paying position at another company. You might be able to start a new job while receiving workers’ compensation benefits, but by law, you must tell your …
Here’s the main difference between workers’ compensation claims and personal injury lawsuits: Workers’ compensation is offered through your employer. It lets you recover your medical bills and a portion of your lost wages if you suffer an on-the-job injury. A personal injury lawsuit is one you or a lawyer initiate. You file a lawsuit against …
If your job fired you, you may feel that the employer treated you poorly and they terminated you without reason. However, just because you don’t agree with your employer’s decision doesn’t make it wrongful termination. In Atlanta, as elsewhere in Georgia, employers have significant freedom to fire employees at will. Termination may only be wrongful …
Many injured employees get workers’ compensation with no problems. Sadly, this is not the case for everyone. If your claim was denied or contested, you may need to attend a workers’ compensation hearing to fight for what you need. During this hearing, you should: Gather all necessary paperwork Contact your lawyer before the hearing Present …
Workers’ compensation attorneys are often asked what about the statute of limitations. Injured workers are allotted a certain time in which to file a claim to receive workers’ compensation benefits. In Georgia, there are four main workers’ compensation statutes of limitations that could bar an injured worker from filing a claim or receiving benefits. But there are …
Although put in place to protect injured workers, some workers’ compensation claims are wrongly denied by insurance companies who do not want to pay. If this has happened to you, understanding the common reasons for denials can help you fight back against an unfair denial. Even if your claim was denied, you can appeal the …
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 …
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. Bader Scott Injury Lawyers can help and protect you regardless of your legal situation. Do not suffer – …
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 …
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 …
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. These conversations are often recorded, and they will serve as …
After getting injured on the job, you should not have to worry about whether you can be fired for filing workers’ compensation in Georgia, but in reality, this situation does happen to some Georgia workers. It is illegal for your boss to fire you in retaliation for filing a workers’ compensation claim in Georgia, but …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
