If you are injured on the job, one pressing question you may have is, “Does my employer control my medical treatment?” Workers sometimes hesitate to report work injuries because they believe the answer is yes. But it’s not. Believing this myth often causes workers to suffer and not receive the…
Are Car Accidents Covered by Workers’ Comp in Georgia? Car accidents often occur during the workday as people travel to and from work and between job sites. But are car accidents covered? The answer is complicated. According to the CDC, “Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of work-related deaths…
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…
Workers’ Comp in Georgia – 7 Things Not Covered 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,…
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…