Workplace violence is a significant concern in healthcare settings across Georgia and the rest of the nation. In hospitals, clinics and other medical facilities, employees face unique challenges that make them vulnerable to violence. Understanding this issue helps...
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3 common injuries for assembly line workers
Living in Augusta, Georgia provides a wide variety of opportunities for employment, including many assembly line positions. These jobs provide a steady income and often come with benefits. Unfortunately, they also put you at risk for injuries. Any injury received...
What are some signs of spinal cord injuries?
After a severe crash or accident, you may walk away assuming you had no further injuries than what you noticed immediately after. However, spinal cord trauma can become increasingly more obvious as time goes on. Learning about the symptoms and problems you may face...
3 tips for filing a successful WC claim
If you have experienced an injury while doing your job, your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance policy may provide you with important benefits. From payment for medical bills to compensation for wages lost during your recovery, these benefits may be crucial...
Which medical bills does workers’ compensation cover?
If you sustain a work-related injury or illness, you likely qualify for workers’ compensation benefits that include a settlement for lost wages. However, injured employees often worry most about paying their medical expenses, which, in some cases, can become...
Risks associated with working in an Amazon warehouse
As a second Amazon fulfillment center opens in Columbia County, the company touts the new jobs it will bring to the area. Residents who decide to take a job at one of these facilities should be aware of the safety risk of this type of role. Review the common hazards...
Are people followed by workers’ comp investigators?
After you file a workers' comp claim, there is a lot you have to contend with; one example is workers' comp investigators. ABC News detailed the various tasks these investigators have to perform, which includes seeing if workers are truly as injured as they claim to...
To schedule your free initial consultation, or if I can answer any questions you may have about Georgia Workers’ Compensation, call me in Augusta at 706-305-1130. I look forward to answering all your questions, getting to know you personally, and advocating for your rights as your Georgia Workers’ Compensation Lawyer and friend.— Bryan S. HawkinsGeorgia Workers’ Compensation Attorney