As an employee, if you were hurt on the job, you can file a workers’ compensation claim to receive medical benefits and lost income. After you file a claim, you will be contacted by an adjuster, the person in charge of your claim. The workers’ compensation adjuster will need to speak with you about your …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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; …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Workers have basic rights. Employers must provide certain things to and for their employees. For one, employers must compensate employees for their work. Employers must pay for a job performed, and many workers receive perks in addition to their paycheck. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) also notes that you are entitled to a safe …
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 …
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 …
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 …
A 42-year-old man performing maintenance work on a machine at a plant owned by Apache Mills, Inc. was injured when his hand was punctured and “injected with fluid from a leaking hydraulic line” according to an OSHA News Release. The injury required treatment in the form of a surgical shunt to drain the man’s left …
Traffic accidents are among the leading cause of workers’ compensation cases nationwide. Traffic and motor vehicle accidents ranked sixth nationally among the top causes of work related injuries in 2012. For this reason it is significant for workers in the Atlanta area to know that Interstate 285 in Georgia was recently ranked as America’s deadliest …
A welder was trapped in a piece of equipment at an asphalt plant in Waycross, Georgia in August. Based on the earliest reports, all that was known is that the 35 year old worker was cutting a piece of metal when safety equipment that was in place failed and he was trapped in a piece …
As a majority of workers throughout the country enjoy the day off on Thanksgiving, it is a good idea to keep in mind that not everyone gets the day off. There are a great many services that people rely on during the holidays without even thinking about it that require some people to sacrifice being …
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If you receive workers’ compensation benefits and your employer offers vocational rehabilitation services, you must cooperate and utilize the services or risk catastrophic injury benefits. One of the first objectives of vocational rehabilitation is to assess the worker for aptitudes and abilities and attempt to identify suitable employment options. Vocational evaluations can provide helpful insight for …
Under Georgia workers’ compensation law, when Atlanta workers sustain injuries on the job, they are entitled to medical and income benefits. The amount and duration of the benefits depend on the type and degree of disability the injury caused. For catastrophic injuries, there is no cap on the duration a worker can receive benefits. When …
Surveillance is a tool employers/insurers sometimes use in Georgia workers’ compensation cases. An insurer might hire a private investigator to conduct surveillance on you, essentially hoping to catch you in the act of doing something your doctor has advised against or a limitation you said you had. If they do collect photos or videos of …
