Workers' compensation laws exist to protect you if you sustain an injury on the job. Although it is against the law, it is unfortunately not uncommon for employers to retaliate against employees for filing workers' compensation claims. Termination and Georgia law It...
Workers’ Compensation
Do truck drivers qualify for workers’ compensation?
Workers' compensation is a failsafe for both employers and employees in case of a workplace-related injury or illness. The government-mandated insurance protects the former from lawsuits and the latter from excessive loss from medical bills and missed wages. However,...
What are the top 5 threats to delivery workers?
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...
Should workers’ compensation cover PTSD for first responders?
These days, more attention and understanding have fallen on mental health issues. As awareness grows, more and more people come to recognize that mental health can have just as much of an impact on an individual as physical health. To that end, compensation benefits...
What is the difference between a catastrophic and non-catastrophic work injury?
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...
What do I do if workers’ comp is not authorizing my medical treatment?
It is frustrating to hear that your workers' compensation claim is not authorized when you have work injuries. If your employer's insurance company denied your medical treatment request, the laws in Georgia give you the right to appeal the decision. Why was your claim...
Why shouldn’t I work through an on-the-job injury?
Regardless of where you work, you have some chance of suffering an on-the-job injury every time you are there. After all, roughly 2.7 million American workers developed an occupational illness or suffered a work-related injury in 2019 alone. Added together, this...
Can I choose my own doctor after a work injury?
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?
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...
Can I Get A Second Opinion About A Work Injury?
If you are not satisfied with a diagnosis or the course of treatment that a medical care provider recommends, it is usually a good idea to seek a second opinion. This is particularly true in the case of work-related injuries. If a physician fails to identify the...
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