Before the coronavirus pandemic broke out, injury-based claims vastly outnumbered the amount of disease-based claims. In the recent weeks, however, we have seen numbers adjust and reveal an entirely different story about which type of claims are being filed

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

Workplace injuries can significantly impact your quality of life, so it is essential that if you incur an injury on-the-job, you receive the best healthcare as quickly as possible for your recovery. What happens if, because of your doctor’s

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

Did you know that in the state of Georgia, independent contractors (freelancers, consultants, etc.) are not eligible for workers’ compensation benefits? Over the past few years, there has been a surge in employers outsourcing to independent contractors which gives

According to the CDC, second hand smoke is dangerous and contains hundreds of toxic chemicals, 70 of which cause cancer.  So what happens if you are a non-smoker and you become sick because of exposure to environmental tobacco smoke?