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...
Workers’ Compensation
Who pays for those much-needed workers comp benefits?
Misconceptions abound regarding workers’ compensation benefits. Some workers may suspect that they do not qualify for benefits, so they do not apply for them. Others just assume that once they qualify for these benefits that pay for medical treatment, rehabilitation...
How much time do I have to file for workers’ compensation?
Workers' compensation provides financial benefits to cover the cost of medical care and lost income resulting from an on-the-job injury. As noted by the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation, you should notify your employer of an accident as soon as it occurs....
Overexertion injuries a common problem in home health care
Because many patients receiving home health care require substantial physical assistance, overexertion injuries for home health care workers are common. However, many of these injuries are preventable. What are the most common causes of overexertion injuries and what...
Do remote workers in Georgia qualify for workers’ compensation?
If you have been working remotely and received an injury on the job, you may still qualify to receive workers’ compensation. Do not let covering expenses like your mortgage, car payment and the growing pile of medical bills from your injury cause additional stress....
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...
Common lift injuries and how they happen
Construction jobs are some of the most demanding positions out there. Hefting and carrying boards and other objects, walking across roof beams, and handling dangerous items like saws can take a physical toll on the body. The National Safety Council reports that...
The link between workers’ compensation and drug addiction
The last thing on your mind when you sustain a job site injury is the risk of becoming addicted to drugs. Your main concern is seeking medical treatment, focusing on recovery and figuring out finances until (and if) you can go to work again. Workers' compensation...
Constructions’ “Fatal Four” cause majority of worker deaths
Today’s construction workers lead dangerous lives, with the very nature of the profession exposing them to numerous areas of potential risk. When construction site supervisors and others on the team fail to prioritize workplace safety, the risks associated with the...
3 dangers lurking in the classroom for teachers
The importance of education, especially for the young, is paramount to the success of our society. Without teachers, who would teach children how to solve math problems or what the difference is between a noun and a verb? Teaching is a career which many consider due...
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