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

 Every state has its own set of workers’ compensation laws. In Georgia, there are several criteria which if not met, could result in a denial. Providing Employer Proper Notice. Whenever you’re injured at work you are required to provide

The fact that you were injured at work doesn’t automatically mean you will have your workers’ comp claim validated. There are certain criteria that needs to be met to have a viable claim in Georgia. Claim Criteria There are

If you are an employee who gets injured while working in Georgia, it is possible you will have to miss some work days as a result. In general, injured employees want to return to work as soon as possible,

Most people understand that as a full-time employee for a company, you are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. But many workers in Georgia are employed either part time or seasonally. Which begs the question, what if you are a