We read about them in the news, we drive by them in our vehicles and we may even know some one that has been in one. An automobile collision may seem like an every day thing that happens to other people, but the reality is that any driver is at risk of being involved...
Month: June 2018
OSHA violations and workplace accidents
Even when all precautions are taken and all safety rules are followed, workplace accidents can still occur. However, some workplace incidents happen because safety regulations are not complied with. When an employer fails to uphold these regulations, this not only...
Victim in critical condition following head-on crash in Georgia
Driving a motor vehicle might seem like a routine activity. For some, it could feel almost monotonous, as it occurs on a daily basis. Despite these feelings, driving is a privilege that comes with major responsibilities. Due to a vehicles size, weight and ability to...
How can workers address lost wages because of a disability?
It is not uncommon to suffer minor injuries and illnesses. We all get a cold from time to time, and we all suffer a stubbed toe or hurt limb from bumping into things. These minor injuries are almost expected in the home and work environment. However, they require...
Understanding repetitive motion injuries in the workplace
Georgians take on various types of employment. In some work environments, employees are tasked with doing the same or similar activities repetitively. Over time, carrying out these tasks over and over again could cause damage to the body, resulting in a workplace...
What is an employer responsible for following a workplace injury?
When we go to work, we have certain expectations about our day and time in the work environment. For starters, we expect our day to be filled with work tasks. We also expect that we are safe in the workplace. Whether it is an office building, factory or construction...
Helping protect one’s rights to workers’ comp benefits
There are many expectations for the work environment in Georgia and elsewhere. One imagines that he or she, as well as their colleagues, will carry out the work tasks assigned to them. One thing an employee is not prepared for at the workplace is a work injury or...
Heat-related conditions can be fatal for some workers
Workers who are out in the heat have to be careful that they don't fall victim to heat stroke or exhaustion. There are many different professions that require workers to do their job duties in the heat. Some factories, such as those that produce glass, might be very...