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Georgia Corrections Officer Accidents & Injuries Lawyer The state of Georgia is home to not only 34 state prisons, but also incarcerates more people per-capita than any other democratic government, according to the Georgia Budget & Policy Institute. Georgia correctional officers are tasked with demanding jobs requiring long hours, high anxiety, and a significantly lower…
Workers’ compensation can cover a wide variety of injuries. Many people associate workers’ compensation claims with traumatic, sudden, or severe injuries, but all types of injuries occur at work. Other injuries, including repetitive motion injuries, can be just as painful and frustrating, keeping you from performing daily tasks. All injury types deserve care and…
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 may provide an injured person with an alternative source of…
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 five-prong test where they are required to explicitly show causation. Under O.C.G.A. § 34-9-280(2), employees must prove: (A) A…
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. Hospital workers often face risks of head injuries. A brain and head injuries lawyer can help protect their rights. Studies have shown that…
If you’ve been injured on the job, you can attempt to get the benefits that you are entitled to on your own, but there are risks in filing workers’ compensation claims alone. Here are some of the challenges that an injured employee could run into (based on actual cases): Your employer may miscategorize you as…
If you are injured on the job, you may be tempted to keep working because you don’t want to rock the boat. This could jeopardize your workers’ compensation claim down the line, however. Workers’ compensation regulations can be very tricky to navigate, and the wrong move can have significant repercussions. If you are hurt in…
If you have been injured on the job, you should take the necessary steps to receive adequate workers’ compensation benefits. These include informing your employer immediately and seeing a physician who is sanctioned by your company. Many people can resume their old job without a hitch, but others may need to return in a different…
If you are an employer, you are undoubtedly familiar with high workers’ compensation rates. As you strive to keep your overhead low and eke out a profit, it can feel like a burden to pay these rates. It may be tempting to take creative steps to avoid paying for this coverage. In fact, a small…
If you have been injured on the job, you may be facing a number of quandaries. First, you may be trying to navigate the workers’ compensation process. This can entail getting adequate medical treatment as well as paid time off of work for injuries. You may also be concerned about your job—especially if your recovery…