If you’ve suffered a work injury, you may be asking, “Does workers’ comp affect my health insurance?” This is a good question and an understandable one. Workers’ compensation and health insurance are completely separate things.  Workers’ compensation insurance is paid for by the employer. In the state of Georgia, employers…

If your loved one passed away from a work-related injury, you may be entitled to work-related death benefits in Georgia. Unfortunately, people die on the job every day in the United States. According to CNBC, “In 2020, 4,764 U.S. workers died while on the job – an average of 13…

If you’ve been injured on the job, you are likely wondering what’s not covered by workers’ comp in Georgia. Let’s start with the good news.  All businesses in Georgia with three or more employees are required to have workers’ compensation insurance, which means if you were injured at work, you…

If you’ve been injured on the job, you are likely feeling stressed. This reason alone is why it’s important to hire a workers’ comp lawyer.  The State Board of Workers’ Compensation is much more complicated than it should be. When someone is injured at work, it shouldn’t take an extra…

If you’ve been injured while at work, you may be wondering if personal injury or workers’ comp will work better for your situation. The truth is, you don’t really get a choice. People often confuse personal injury claims and workers’ compensation claims when they are actually very different things. This…

Construction work is a dangerous business with a high rate of work-related injuries. So, it seems as if all those working in construction should be protected with construction workers’ comp.  However, many construction workers aren’t sure who employs them, so they don’t know who to turn to when they need…

You suffered an injury at work and filed a workers’ compensation claim in Georgia, but you haven’t found out if your claim has been approved or denied.  And you’re wondering, “How do I check the status of a workers’ comp claim?”  A work injury typically results in missing workdays and…

If you’ve been injured on the job, you’re probably wondering, “Can I choose my workers’ comp doctor?” As much as I would like to tell you that you are free to make an appointment with your primary care doctor you already know and trust, or see whichever doctor you want,…

Suffered a brain injury on the job? Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) on the job happen far too often and are far too costly. According to the CDC, “There were approximately 223,135 TBI-related hospitalizations in 2019 and 64,362 TBI-related deaths in 2020. This represents more than 611 TBI-related hospitalizations and 176…

You filed for workers’ comp. However, many people hesitate to admit they were injured on the job out of fear that they may be fired for workers’ comp claims.  This is a mistake for a few reasons. First, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if you were injured on…