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After you’ve been injured on the work site, you can file for workers’ compensation. The first question on most workers minds is how much of their weekly salary will they receive? The law in Georgia is simple: You will receive two-thirds of your weekly pay but not more...
Workers' compensation is an important protection for those who work in any field. Even office jobs can result in workplace injuries that impact your ability to earn wages and live a comfortable life.It's important to know that office jobs have the potential to be...
Many things can have impacts on how safe things are out on the roads at night. This includes the condition of the headlights of the vehicles people are driving. As recent AAA research underscores, old and clouded headlights can pose major problems when it comes to...
Novice workers generally see a higher rate of workplace injuries. No time of year sees more novice workers than the holiday season, which means employers need to be careful about training and facility safety.The driver of holiday employment is, of course, holiday...
A construction site can be an incredibly dangerous place. Workers use heavy equipment, work with dangerous materials and often are working at an elevation. This increases the potential for injury. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),...
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is caused by a compressed nerve in a narrow passageway on the palm side of the wrist - the carpal tunnel - and can cause numbness, tingling and other issues in the hand and arm, as well as discomfort in the wrist. It starts gradual but can...
Jobs that involve operating heavy machinery carry added risks for workers. Despite how much training you have or careful you are, accidents can happen. These accidents can result in devastating injuries: fractures, crush injuries and in some cases amputations. In most...
Just in the last few years, ridesharing programs such as Uber and Lyft have grown in popularity, providing people with more flexible job options and an opportunity for additional income. Unfortunately, state laws that are supposed to offer protections to potential...
Falls are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries. The injuries can be very serious, whether the worker has fallen from a scaffolding or simply slipped or tripped on something left on a floor.Injuries suffered from falls are typically covered by Georgia...
A serious accident at work may cause you to miss work for a long time. In the worst case, you may be unable to return to your old job--or any other job. So how will you support your family?Georgia workers' compensation is designed to cover medical bills and provide a...