There is no easy answer to whether or not workers' compensation benefits are taxable. The simplest is that it depends on the type of benefits. Technically standard workers' compensation is not taxable on a federal or state level. What is workers' compensation?...
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What are the top 5 threats to delivery workers?
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Aug 23, 2022 | Workers' Compensation, Workers' Compensation, Workplace Accidents, Workplace Injuries
Delivery workers, including those who work for UPS, Fedex and Amazon, face risks on a daily basis that people on other career paths may not have to deal with. Here are five of the most common threats to delivery drivers: 1. Repetitive strain injuries Repetitive...
5 Ways To Cope After a Work Injury
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Feb 17, 2022 | Workers' Compensation
If you experience an injury or illness related to your job, you may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. These payments cover the medical expenses and lost wages associated with serious health issues. These five tips can help you cope with the physical and...
What is the difference between a catastrophic and non-catastrophic work injury?
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Feb 14, 2022 | Workers' Compensation, Workers' Compensation, Workplace Accidents
A workplace injury can impact your daily routine and finances. However, an injury can also have a catastrophic effect on your life and that of your family. Understanding what constitutes a catastrophic and a non-catastrophic injury at your Georgia workplace can ensure...
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...
Help! I was getting work comp payments, but now they’ve stopped
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Jun 21, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
After getting hurt on the job, your employer's workers' compensation insurer started paying for treatment and disability benefits. However, a sudden end to those benefits may find you back in a poor financial situation. Can the insurer cut your payments off? Find out...
Warehouse worker injuries, fatalities increasing
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Apr 21, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
As more Americans shop online, the number of warehouses across Georgia and the rest of the United States continues to grow. To accommodate increased demand, many warehouse employers are making changes to streamline efficiencies. Yet, the number of warehouse workers...
May a remote office employee qualify for workers’ compensation?
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Apr 9, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
If you are a member of the growing workforce of remote office employees, you may find yourself developing symptoms of a potential medical condition. Although many employers design their onsite office workspaces with ergonomics in mind, an at-home office may not...
What to do after an injury at work
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Mar 12, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
Serious workplace injuries require medical care and time away from the job as you recuperate. This results in expensive medical bills and lost wages. If injured while performing your job, you should not also suffer financially. You have rights to income benefits and...
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...
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