Slips, trips and falls are only a few of the most common accidents that can happen at the workplace. Many companies take strict precautions to prevent employee injuries, however, unfortunately not all accidents can be avoided. If you have
Volunteers have always been an essential part of our community and economy. Now more than ever, we rely on individuals donating their time to help hospitals, shelters, small businesses and more stay afloat. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance
Workers’ compensation is one of the many industries that has been greatly impacted by COVID-19. An influx of workplace illness claims and a decrease in on-the-job injury claims due to the stay-at-home ordnance is just one of the many
During this confusing time, it is important to stay in-the-know with how COVID-19 is impacting workers’ safety and rights. The Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group periodically releases updates on how specific industries and states are being impacted by
An occupational exposure or on-the-job injury claim covers workers who are exposed to diseases or infections through activities related to their job duties. Oftentimes, this applies to workers who come in contact with dangerous substances or chemicals that can
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
Lately, you may be finding yourself with more time on your hands. Now is a great time to reconnect with your family, read that book you’ve been trying to get to, or even file a workers’ compensation claim for
Surveillance in Workers’ Compensation Cases Although the majority of workers’ compensation claims arise as a result of a serious workplace injury, there are some instances in which fraudulent claims are made in order to unjustly receive benefits. Workers’ compensation
If a worker is injured on the job, they should be treated equally and receive the same aid from workers’ compensation benefits. In Florida, there have been undocumented workers who did not receive workers’ comp, and even some have
A work injury can happen for a multitude of reasons such as hazardous working conditions, improperly maintained equipment or work environment, lack of proper training, or weak management, amongst other issues. With that being said, Workers’ Compensation in Georgia