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Applying for Social Security – Another Resource for Those Injured at Work
Workers' Compensation benefits are a way that bridges the gap between disability and returning to work. However, in some instances these payments may not be enough to care for the needs of someone who has a long term injury. In these cases, Social Security benefits...
Handling Your Medical Appointment
In our firm, we believe our health is the most important thing in your case. When you are hurt on the job, the employer is required to furnish remedial medical treatment to you. Often times, the employer may have a say in which doctor you get to treat to see. Before...
Is COVID-19 Covered by Workers’ Comp?
Unfortunately, it is very difficult for Georgia’s working class to obtain workers’ compensation benefits if employees contract the COVID-19 virus. While the Act includes statutory coverage for “occupational diseases,” employees bear the burden of satisfying a...
4 tips on Avoiding Occupational Injuries in the Hospital
In our firm, we believe that prevention is crucial in preventing workplace injuries and accidents. Over the years, our practice has seen a rise in workplace injuries among nurses and nursing assistants. Studies have shown that high demands, physical stress,...
What does it mean to cross-examine as an attorney?
The adverse attorney may “cross-examine” a witness by interrogating him or her in open court. The adverse attorney aims to highlight the deficiencies in the witness’ testimony, expose inconsistencies, or elicit facts that are favorable to the other party. Commonly in...
What is a Bench Trial?
The judiciary is often referred to as the “bench.” A bench trial is a trial where there is no jury and the judge serves two roles: (1) the person vested with the power to protect the procedural safeguards of the trial as to the rules of evidence and conduct of the...
Strokes Outside of Work and Georgia Workers’ Compensation Law
A friend recently asked me if an employee who suffers a stroke could receive workers' compensation benefits if the stroke happened outside of work. My first instinct was to answer the question with a resounding no. After all, how could any one prove that an off-duty...
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5 Tips to Stay Safe in the Workplace [infographic]
In spite of training about safety, some workplace injuries are inevitable due to the nature of the work itself. However, as you can see in this infographic, you can minimize the casualty or the inflicted injury if you know the risks and hazards around your workplace....
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Does Workers’ Comp Cover Employees and Contractors? [infographic]
Will you be covered by worker’s compensation law? This is the first thing that must be established to ensure that the tragedy you have been into can be compensated and you won’t be spending more for a no hope case. This infographic will reveal some methods and...
Cash Benefits for On-the-Job Injuries in Georgia
If you have sustained an occupational injury, you may be wondering if you are eligible for benefits and, if so, which ones. Here are some frequently asked questions about cash awards for workers’ compensation cases. Q: If I am out of work for an injury that occurred...
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