The construction field tends to have a relatively high injury and fatality rate. In terms of fatalities, there are predominant causes of death identified within the...
Continue reading What are the fatal four in construction accidents?Workplace injuries cause millions of American workers to lose time from work or change industries. According to a recent estimate by the Bureau of Labor Statistics,...
Continue reading Identifying common workplace injuriesIf 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...
Continue reading 3 tips for filing a successful WC claimIf 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...
Continue reading Which medical bills does workers’ compensation cover?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...
Continue reading Who pays for those much-needed workers comp benefits?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...
Continue reading How much time do I have to file for workers’ compensation?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...
Continue reading Did your illness or injury get worse at work?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...
Continue reading Overexertion injuries a common problem in home health careIf 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...
Continue reading Do remote workers in Georgia qualify for workers’ compensation?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...
Continue reading Risks associated with working in an Amazon warehouseConstruction 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...
Continue reading Common lift injuries and how they happenYou 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...
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