Many Georgian’s take on an additional job during the holidays for extra spending money.  So, what happens if you, as a temporary worker, gets hurt while on the job? Are you covered by workers’ compensation like the rest of

Some workplace injuries are so bad you can no longer make the living you once did. When this happens, most employees are able to be compensated through workers’ compensation insurance which provides medical care, ongoing rehab, and supplemental income

Workers’ comp claims can be confusing and frustrating for thousands of Georgia workers’ each year. Many claims require a lawyer to help make decisions, prepare their case, and guide them through the process of filing a claim. During the

No matter where you go in the world, you will find people hunched over their phones, avidly punching away at the keys. And almost all of them will end up with a stiff neck at one time or another.

It’s no secret that Georgia law strongly encourages settlement in workers’ compensation cases. Most injured workers in Georgia will eventually consider and/or accept a settlement offer.  Accepting a settlement can be both good and bad, depending on the situation.

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,

Employers are required to have a workers’ compensation insurance to replace an injured workers’ wages and medical benefits. Additionally, employers are required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to report an illness or injury that occurs during

 For anyone that has ever gotten injured on the job, you know what a hassle making a claim can be—and just how important it is to follow all the rules exactly. One such essential rule is to make sure

It is a fact that the US has an aging workforce. It is also a fact that our nation is becoming increasingly overweight. When you add these two factors together, you get an increased incidence of people with comorbid

As an injured worker, before you can return to work after sustaining a worksite accident, there are specific conditions that must be met. These conditions are designed to safeguard the rights of you, as an employee, and also to