Legally speaking, getting compensation for the injury you’ve suffered is usually a fairly straightforward process, so long as the other party is demonstrably at fault. That said, it’s important to be proactive and to understand the situation. Read on for our quick,...
Choosing the Right Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer
If you have been injured and are seeking just compensation for the personal injury in Atlanta, it’s imperative to choose an Atlanta personal injury lawyer who has the experience and knowledge to manage your case. In 2012 alone, almost 3 million workers in the United...
5 Indicators That You’re Eligible for Workers’ Compensation
If you were injured at work, you may be left wondering how you’ll pay for medical bills or make ends meet. As an insurance paid by your employer, workers’ compensation can give employees peace of mind after they’ve been injured on the job. In the state of Georgia,...
What are some Georgia Specific Workers Compensation Laws
If you injure yourself at work, you will probably find that your employer has an insurance plan in place called Workers’ Compensation. This insurance plan may pay for your lost wages, medical treatment, and permanent injury benefits, but you must qualify under the...
The Most Common Work-Related Accidents
For most people, employment is a necessity when it comes to paying the bills and making ends meet. However, what many people do not realize when they accept a job offer is just how likely it is that they may someday be hurt on the job. Of course, the likelihood of...
Workers Compensation Laws You Should Know About
Worker’s Compensation is an important thing to be aware of if you’ve been injured on the job. If you are ever injured at your place of employment, worker’s comp could very well save you financially, but it helps to understand what it is, and how the laws affect you....
What To Do When Injured On The Job
It is important to know what to do when a work-related injury requires a workers compensation lawsuit. Anyone regularly employed in Georgia and injured on the job should report it to a supervisor within 30 days. The Georgia State Board of Workers Compensation warns...
Seven Common ‘On the Job’ Injuries
Analysis of public policy white papers reveals that workplace injuries cost the U.S. economy about $250 billion in medical expenses, lost earnings, and lost productivity each year. The same research indicates that the vast majority of workmen’s compensation benefits...
