With age and experience comes an increased risk of injury and health concerns. The workforce in America continues to get older and older, meaning more people need to understand the dangers of work-related injuries than ever before. According to the State Board of...
Workplace Injuries
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...
Did your illness or injury get worse at work?
Being physically capable of completing the tasks at work is an essential part of your job. When an illness or injury is chronic or has a lengthy recovery period, you may find yourself needing to go to work when you are not feeling your best. Regardless of the type of...
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...
What determines the severity of burns?
You may be at greater risk for a work-related burn injury if you work at Plant Vogtle in Waynesboro or the battery acid plant in Burke County. Regardless of the severity, a burn injury can be extremely painful. You may know that your burn injury is serious just by...
Is my back pain related to work?
When back pain suddenly hits, you may find yourself having difficulty getting out of bed. The simple tasks of the day are painful and impossible. With no apparent cause of the pain, you are not sure how to proceed. The doctor you seek for help suggests the injury...
Pursuing workers’ compensation benefits after an injury
Working two jobs makes it possible for you to cover your family’s living expenses comfortably. However, should you ever get hurt in a workplace accident, regardless of fault, you could find yourself worrying about how you’ll pay your bills. Fortunately, your...
Lesser known common injuries for law enforcement officers
Law enforcement is a dangerous field in which to work, but officers have coverage under workers’ compensation. So, if you suffer an injury on the job, you have the right to make a claim and receive compensation just like any other worker in Georgia. When it comes 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 706-813-0259. 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