Suffering a serious injury at work can be life-changing, especially when it requires surgery or results in permanent disability. In Georgia, injured workers are protected under the Workers’ Compensation Act, which provides important benefits and legal rights. However, understanding

With the drastic changes that have accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic, you may find yourself now classified as part-time when you were previously a full-time employee. Although your main concern is likely the impact this has on your pay, you

If you have suffered from an injury or illness on-the-job, you know how traumatic the incident is. Unfortunately, the aftermath of a workplace accident is not much better and you may be wondering whether or not you have a

Research shows that greater than 50% of injured workers develop depressive symptoms post injury—particularly during the first month. It’s true, many workers that suffer a serious physical injury will fall into a depression as a result sleep deprivation, pain,

When you have been injured on the job, workers’ compensation benefits can provide what you need to support your family until you are back to work. It covers medical expenses and lost wages, and many other costs incurred during

Truckers spend a tremendous amount of time on the road, which puts them at higher odds of being involved in an accident. In fact, truck drivers experience one of the highest rates of injury of any occupation and have

If you are an injured worker who is facing a trial, you don’t get to choose your lay witnesses. Circumstances make those choices for you. However, the same is not true for your expert witnesses, who will specifically be

As an employee, the process of purchasing long-term disability (LTD) insurance is simple and usually part of your employee benefits package. Most of the time your employer will offer it, but if not, you can purchase it yourself. So

After an endless road of submitting documents, answering questions, and meeting with your workers’ compensation lawyer, you are finally offered a settlement from the insurance company. Here are answers to a few questions about what to expect with the

Not all jobs pose the same risk of developing an occupational disease. Some jobs where you work around dusts, fibers, chemicals, or fumes put you at greater risk. Manganese is a mineral found in nature that provides nutrients for