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...
Augusta, Georgia, Workers’ Compensation Blog
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...
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...
Reporting workplace safety issues after an injury
Georgia companies must comply with federal workplace safety regulations to ensure that employees operate in a safe, clean and hazard-free environment. When an employer fails to maintain these standards, the risks of workplace accidents and injuries increase. An...
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