One of the most common questions asked from claimants as we prepare for trial is what happens at the workers’ compensation hearing. It is advisable that you call our office prior to proceeding to a hearing. Contact us today at(404) 355-3431. Essentially, the...
In some cases, an injury may arise out of and in the course of employment but it was caused by a third party’s actions. In this particular situation, the injured worker will have a workers’ compensation case and potentially a personal injury matter. In...
Under the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act, accidental injuries occurring while the employee is participating in a company sponsored event is compensable if (1) they occur on the premises as a regular incident of employment; (2) the employer requires...
According to Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries program, the preliminary total of recorded workplace deaths in the U.S. during 2009 were approximately 4,340. In 2008, the death totals were 5,214. The rate of the fatal injuries were approximately 3.3 per 100,000...
