Large warehouses offer jobs to thousands of employees across multiple shifts. The high demand for low-priced products delivered within minimal time keeps these facilities busy. Unfortunately, not all warehouses put safety as the top priority, leading to a higher...
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Can I choose my own doctor after a work injury?
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Oct 5, 2021 | Workers' Compensation, Workers' Compensation, Workplace Accidents, Workplace Injuries
If you have a work-related injury, it may be the kind that grows over time due to your occupation, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Other injuries require immediate medical attention. In any case, there are workers’ compensation rules that you and your employer must...
Can I go to an unauthorized doctor after a work accident?
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Aug 30, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
Workplace injuries and illnesses happen at an almost alarming rate in Georgia and across the country. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2.8 million private-sector employees suffered nonfatal injuries and illnesses at work in 2019 alone. If you...
How can a crush injury to the foot affect you?
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | May 7, 2021 | Workplace Injuries
When working, you face numerous unique risks. Each job comes with a different set of potential hazards, and no job is completely hazard-free. But some have bigger risks than others. For example, if you work with heavy objects, you are at higher risk for a crush...
What is popcorn lung?
by markskibiel | Mar 25, 2021 | Workplace Injuries
In addition to workplace injuries, workplace illnesses can also take quite a toll on your health and wellness. An illness acquired at work can result from exposure to toxic chemicals, which can lead to a range of symptoms and ill-effects. According to WebMD, popcorn...
What are the major causes of bicycle accidents?
by markskibiel | Mar 11, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
When there is a collision between a bicycle and an automobile, it likely comes as no surprise that the person on the bicycle is far more likely to sustain an injury or die after the crash as compared to the person in the car. However, bicycle crashes are often...
Does workers’ compensation cover accidents on breaks?
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Feb 9, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
Workers' compensation covers injuries and illnesses you sustain while on the job. To qualify for benefits, you have to suffer an injury or illness during work. Workers' compensation does not cover incidents that occur on your way to and from work or any time you are...
Overview of workers’ compensation
by markskibiel | Nov 3, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
If someone suffers injuries while working on the job, it can be costly. Not only are there medical bills associated with the injury, but there may be days, if not weeks, of lost wages. Fortunately, most employers must carry workers’ compensation insurance, which...
High number of warehouse injuries unreported
by markskibiel | Nov 3, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
When you earn your living in a Georgia warehouse, you face many on-the-job risks. A new report indicates that one well-known warehouse employer is attempting to conceal how dangerous your work environment really is. The report also reveals that injuries rates among...
How can a traumatic brain injury affect your career?
by markskibiel | Nov 3, 2020 | Injuries
Anyone can experience a traumatic brain injury. It can happen in a variety of circumstances and is a common result of a car crash. TBI can be as mild as a concussion or serious enough to require long-term care. However, thousands of people with some level of TBI join...
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