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...
Augusta, Georgia, Workers’ Compensation Blog
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....
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...
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...
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