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When workers get hurt at work in Georgia, getting adequate medical attention should take immediate priority. Beyond that, however, filing a claim should take precedence over anything else to prevent the disappointment that could result from filing a claim too late. ...
You may think because you work in a Georgia office rather than a construction site that you have a low chance of suffering a workplace injury. The truth is, offices come with their own unique risks and hazards. Fast Company explores common office injuries. Learn...
Past posts on the blog touched upon both the dangers of distracted driving and the alarming rise of its recent prevalence. Most people in Georgia may think the increased risks of encountering a distracted driver on the road has everything to do with the proliferation...
Compared to people in other occupations, you are more likely to lose time away from work due to a job-related injury as a health care worker. There are several reasons for this. There is a shortage of workers in health care occupations, which puts more stress on the...
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...
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...
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...
Surviving a serious car accident in Georgia often does not signal the end of one's ordeal. If you have a family member or friend who emerges from such an incident with a traumatic brain injury, then they might be looking at an extensive recuperative period ahead of...
As a warehouse worker, you may look at the implementation of robots in your workplace as a potential threat to your livelihood. According to U.S. News and World Report, robots have been in warehouses alongside human workers for some time and have yet to take over. In...
From cleaning products to pesticides, toxic chemicals appear in our daily lives frequently. However, in certain industries, exposure is higher and more dangerous for workers. Does workers’ compensation cover employees harmed by toxic chemicals in the workplace, such...