Many injured workers in Athens, and in Georgia are surprised to learn that, in Georgia, your employer can fire you after you have filed for workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ comp is a state-administered program, and each state’s laws are different. Allowing employers to terminate injured workers is not the norm….
If you’ve been injured at work or suffered an occupational illness, you could be eligible to claim Georgia workers’ compensation benefits. In most cases, your employer pays premiums for an insurance policy to cover work-related injuries and illnesses. Unfortunately, if you don’t notify your employer and begin the workers’ comp…
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If you are involved in a car accident in Georgia, you will need to know your rights are and your options for seeking damages – especially if you are severely injured. Like most states, Georgia is an “at-fault” jurisdiction. So, to recover compensation, you will first turn to the liability…
When workers get hurt while on the job in Georgia, they may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Many people in Georgia know that this compensation will cover things such as their medical expenses and even a portion of their lost income. However, what many people do not understand is…
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Unlike a cut, burn or broken bone, you can’t see nerve damage. So, if you get into a car accident, you may suffer damage to your nerves without realizing it. In fact, due to shock and adrenaline, it may take hours or days until you notice signs of nerve damage….
A driver makes an improper lane change in Georgia when the driver changes lanes in a manner that puts the driver and others at risk of suffering serious injuries in an auto accident. If you have suffered harm in a crash that another driver caused by making an improper lane…
Broken bones often occur in car crashes, slip and falls and workplace accidents. The bones fracture due to the significant amount of stress or blunt force trauma which people typically experience in these accidents. For this reason, they are referred to as traumatic bone fractures. They are different from pathological…
Many drivers in Georgia struggle when it comes to making U-turns. They have no idea when the maneuver is legal or illegal. It’s safe to say that, more often than not, they simply guess. Unfortunately, when they do so, they can put themselves and others in danger and cause serious…