Georgia Workers’ Compensation Blog

Working in a supermarket is physically demanding, and the duties of workers are becoming more varied as these stores increase the range of products they sell. Many of these workers don’t make a lot of money and can’t afford to be off work to care for an injury or to get the medical treatment they…

Despite the assistive devices used when moving luggage at our airports, the duties of baggage handlers are physically demanding and must be done over and over again throughout the work day. Because of this, airport workers may suffer injuries that cause chronic pain and limitations of movement that can prevent them from working while they…

Utility workers provide us with vital electric, gas, and other services on a daily basis, but many of us are unaware of the hazards they face when performing daily routine tasks and dealing with emergencies, such as power outages and gas leaks. These dangers can lead to chronic disabling conditions and catastrophic injuries. Under Georgia…

You probably never thought about your right to workers’ compensation benefits until you were injured at your job and realized that you should file a workers’ compensation claim. It is important to understand common myths about these claims so that you receive the benefits you deserve. Myth #1: You Cannot Receive Workers’ Compensation Benefits If…

While the winters in Georgia are certainly milder than those in northern states, we still have days of snow, cold, and ice. The kids may enjoy getting a day off of school, but it is no fun to be an adult who must work outside in these conditions. If you must work outside for periods…

Working in the construction industry is dangerous in general, and many workers suffer injuries requiring them to file workers’ compensation claims in Georgia and South Carolina. One of the most hazardous operations on a construction site is the construction of trenches, which endangers those working near them and those performing tasks in them. Individuals injured…