Georgia Injury Blog

Loading docks are used at many warehouses, factories, industrial buildings, and retail businesses to deliver and pick up goods and equipment throughout the Augusta area. This can be time-saving for businesses and the workers who must unload and load delivery trucks. However, the docks can become very congested, and workplace accidents are common. Workers can suffer…

In the United States, approximately 2,000 workers a day suffer an eye injury requiring medical treatment, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 100 workers a day lose time from work because of their injuries. Some suffer mild symptoms and quickly recover, others become permanently blind, and many suffer an injury between these…

Getting injured on the job can be a painful experience, both physically and mentally in dealing with the insurance company.  Not only do you have to deal with trying to get better, you must also have to watch out for the insurance company’s attempts to deny and devalue your claim at every turn. The Three…

Since Johnson & Johnson first introduced Johnson’s Baby Powder in 1893, it has been a household product in many people’s homes. Unfortunately, regular use of talcum powder as a feminine hygiene product has been associated with the development of deadly ovarian cancer. Johnson & Johnson has known about this dangerous link for decades but has failed…

Post-traumatic stress disorder is typically associated with combat veterans, but in reality, anyone can suffer from this condition. From witnessing a tragic accident to anxiety and fear caused by physical injury, the power and control that PTSD has over a person’s life can be overwhelming. Those who have experienced PTSD know that it is an…

If you’ve ever taken a ride on I-520, Rte. 4, or Rte. 25, then you know just how busy and hectic these roads can get. Unfortunately, many accidents occur each year on these highways and other frequently-traveled roads in Augusta, and a majority of the victims experience head injuries as a result. What You Need…

If you are injured on the job in Augusta and file a workers’ compensation claim, your employer’s insurance company may want you to work with a nurse case manager. Under a rule implemented by the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation in 2016, you are not required to agree to the help of a nurse case manager if…

You’ve learned the basics of an independent medical examination (IME) in your workers’ compensation case, but in order to strengthen your case, you will need to prepare for your IME like you would any other exam—well, in a manner of speaking. The IME is meant to verify the claims you’ve made in your workers’ compensation case regarding…

If you work in an office setting, you may not believe that you are in danger of suffering a workplace injury, but you could be wrong. While not as dangerous as construction and other manual labor jobs, office work can still lead to workers sustaining an injury in an accident or developing an occupational illness…

Truck accidents can be incredibly tragic for everyone involved. With such large vehicles, property damage, as well as injuries, can be very severe, often ending in death. While an accident of any kind can happen to anyone, truck drivers are held to much higher safety standards than the average driver. When an accident occurs, it…