Driving while under the influence of alcohol is likely viewed by most in Bremen to be the ultimate sign of irresponsibility. Yet many might feel secure in the assumption that most people will attempt to avoid putting themselves in such a situation. That does not...
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What should your employer tell you about workers’ compensation?
While it would be ideal to go to work each day without being subject to many risks, your responsibilities at your job could mean you are exposed to different hazards each day. Protecting yourself against injury at work in Georgia is a joint effort between you and your...
What are 3 ways you can lose Social Security disability benefits?
As a Georgia resident with a severe disability, you may have found the application process for Social Security Disability Insurance to be an uphill battle. Even if the U.S. Social Security Administration does, in fact, approve you for SSDI benefits, this is not a...
Georgia company listed among 2019’s “Dirty Dozen” employers
A Georgia company providing farm laborers made it onto a national list of the “Dirty Dozen” employers of 2019. This is compilation of companies published each year by the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health, an advocacy group committed to promoting...
Working long hours impacts work-related depression in women
Whether an individual in Georgia or elsewhere loves their job or not, work-related stress can be experienced from time to time. Maybe an employee is dealing with a demanding project, deadlines are approaching or it is simply the time of year when there are a lot of...
What causes distracted driving?
We all experience a time when life gets busy, overwhelming and exhausting. This can cause a person to determine ways to cram as much as possible into a day. Multi-tasking can often help with this, and one place when some individuals in Georgia and elsewhere seek to...
Seeking compensation after a car crash
When motorists in Georgia and elsewhere get in their vehicles, they do not often think about the potential dangers and hazards associated with driving. For the most part, drivers are focused on the road and getting to where they are going. Unfortunately, the minds of...
Qualifying for SSD benefit for a mental health condition
A sudden injury or illness can set individuals back. This may not be for the short term either, as some medical issues could leave individuals disabled. Because it can be a sudden and shocking event, some are unsure what can be done to address these matters. This is...
Second fatal pedestrian accident in Columbus in 2 months
In Georgia and other states across the nation, motorists and pedestrians can co-exist. Whether it is by vehicle or by foot, individuals find their way to get around. In places where pedestrians frequent, drivers are expected to use caution and uphold his or her duty...
How can workers’ compensation help injured or ill workers?
No matter what profession one works in, when a worker is injured on the job or suffers a work-related illness, it can be extremely detrimental for the worker. They are no longer able to work because of their injury or illness. In addition to not earning any wages, the...