The key to finding the right lawyer for your workers’ compensation case is knowing the right questions to ask a workers’ comp attorney during a legal consultation. Before we dive into the questions to ask a workers’ comp attorney, it is important to clarify some common misconceptions. First, you do…
Your words matter – especially when reporting a work injury. We’ve all had an experience where our words were misinterpreted or even used against us. When this happens, it is incredibly frustrating. We know what we meant, but the other person involved doesn’t get it – perhaps even intentionally. In…
Telemedicine and workers’ comp accelerated when the world shut down in 2020. People were not comfortable visiting doctors’ offices, and many doctors preferred treating patients online rather than face-to-face. According to Definitive Healthcare, “With over 42% of Americans using telehealth during the pandemic, the data speaks for itself —Definitive analysts…
It’s bad enough to be injured on the job, but it will be a lot worse if you struggle with recovering Georgia workers’ comp benefits. Not receiving just compensation for your days unable to work or for your medical needs will only add to your stress level. Unfortunately, people unknowingly…
78,000 employees were injured on the job in Georgia in 2019, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). “41,600 [of the 78,000] were of a more severe nature, involving days away from work, job transfer, or restriction—commonly referred to as DART cases.” There are always costs associated with workplace…
If you have sustained an injury on the job, you may wonder if you have reason to hire a lawyer for a workers’ comp claim. In short, the answer is YES. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), “Over 78,000 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported among Georgia’s…