As regular readers of our Jonesboro Workers' Compensation Law Blog know, construction is one of the most dangerous lines of work in the nation. Construction worker injuries can be caused by falls from heights, collapsed scaffolding, electrical shocks, trench...
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Month: May 2019
Irony: healthcare workers at higher risk of workplace injuries
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | May 22, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
They are devoted to helping those who suffer injuries or contract disease. So there is no small amount of irony in the fact that healthcare workers report one of the highest rates of workplace injuries in the private sector, according to a recent report. If you look...
Lifting equipment can help reduce hospital injuries
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | May 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
Nurses work every day to help people get better, yet they are ironically among the most injury-prone workers in Georgia. The most common problem? The types of repetitive motion injuries associated with heavy lifting. These injuries account for 44% of all workers’...
Injuries while commuting usually not eligible for workers’ comp
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | May 21, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
We recently wrote a post about whether remote employees qualify for workers' compensation benefits, since they would most likely be injured in their own homes. Like many workers' compensation issues, the answer isn't always clear and is the subject of some debate.In...
Massive Clayton County pile-up leaves 11 hospitalized
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | May 15, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Most of our regular Jonesboro legal blog readers have heard about the massive pile-up on Interstate 75 a few days ago. According to Clayton County Police, nearly a dozen people had to be hospitalized for treatment for injuries after the crashes in the northbound lanes...
Does workers’ compensation apply to remote employees?
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | May 14, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
A 2018 study found that 70% of workers worldwide work remotely at least one day a week – and 53% work from home at least half the work week. With so many employees working outside the traditional office space, where does workers’ compensation coverage...
Silent, still equipment saves road construction workers’ lives
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | May 10, 2019 | Construction Accidents
It is the time of year when you are most likely to see road crews working to repair Jonesboro streets and the highways and interstates in our area. There are a number of safety concerns for those road construction workers, including the risks of being injured by the...
Safety tips for driving in construction work zones
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | May 7, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
As we head into summer, many construction projects are kicking off around the state, as well as around the country. Construction workers and motorists alike face numerous hazards in work zones, where accidents are often severe.The Federal Highway Administration found...
Part II: “Dirty Dozen” employers ignore worker safety
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | May 2, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Regular readers of our Jonesboro workers’ compensation law blog know that we recently wrote about the Dirty Dozen. No, we weren’t waxing eloquent about the 1960s action movie. We were referring instead to the new Dirty Dozen: a list compiled by the National Council...
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