On behalf of The Law Office of Bryan S. Hawkins | Apr 15, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
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...
On behalf of The Law Office of Bryan S. Hawkins | Dec 21, 2019 | Workplace Injuries
For thousands of Georgia residents, taking good health for granted is no longer an option after a workplace injury or accident. Whether you work in construction and fell from an improperly guarded walkway or work as a home health aide and suffered a violent incident...
On behalf of The Law Office of Bryan S. Hawkins | Nov 5, 2019 | Workplace Injuries
When a Georgia worker suffers a workplace injury, his or her entire family may feel the negative effects. Lost time from work and the recovery required for a serious injury may take its toll on a worker’s household. Workplace injuries affect a sizeable number of the...
On behalf of The Law Office of Bryan S. Hawkins | Oct 4, 2019 | Workplace Injuries
If you work construction, you may have to push aside your fear from time to time. Accidents and injuries on construction sites are sadly common. While you may fear for your own safety and the pain and suffering you may endure if you have a workplace accident, your...
On behalf of The Law Office of Bryan S. Hawkins | Sep 17, 2019 | Workplace Injuries
As a construction site worker, you face exposure to a myriad of dangers, such as falling objects, slip-and-fall incidents and falling from heights. These hazards can lead to a number of injuries that could prevent you from working in the future. One of the most common...
On behalf of The Law Office of Bryan S. Hawkins | Aug 9, 2019 | Workplace Injuries
If you work in the medical field, your primary concern may be for your patients instead of yourself. While that sentiment has its place, you also need to consider your own safety and potential for injury. Back injuries make up a substantial portion of injuries in many...
On behalf of The Law Office of Bryan S. Hawkins | Jun 26, 2019 | Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
Construction is the most dangerous industry in the state of Georgia. Every day, workers face considerable risks to their health and safety while on the job. In 2018, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited lack of fall protection as the most common...
On behalf of The Law Office of Bryan S. Hawkins | Jun 20, 2019 | Work-related Deaths, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
Early in June emergency professionals found a man dead inside the sign of a Love’s Gas Station in Thomson, Georgia. When the worker failed to check in, the manager at D&G Outdoor Lighting & Signs, the company responsible for the sign repair, checked the...
On behalf of The Law Office of Bryan S. Hawkins | Jun 19, 2019 | Workplace Injuries
Teachers have one of the most important jobs. Unfortunately, you and many others in this profession rarely receive the recognition and thanks you deserve for all the time, effort and support you put into enriching the lives of your students. In fact, you may put your...
On behalf of The Law Office of Bryan S. Hawkins | Apr 16, 2019 | Workplace Injuries
Many Georgia employees could be at risk for a serious workplace injury. Depending on the industries they work in, the type of incident may vary. However, there are certain injuries that are especially common across the country. According to the insurance company...
