Category: Workers’ Compensation
Occupational diseases are those illnesses that arise as a direct result of your work environment or work related tasks. These are covered by workers’ compensation in Atlanta, Georgia. However, it is not always a simple or straightforward process to get the benefits that you need or to even prove that your illness was actually caused […]
Coal mining is among the most dangerous jobs in the United States. Hundreds of workers are injured every year, with some injuries even resulting in death. The risks of coal mining are so high that miners are required to wear breathing devices at all times in case of an emergency. While cave-ins and explosions are […]
When we think of public safety, the first people who come to mind are police officers and firefighters. However, public safety employees include a wide range of professionals, such as paramedics, security guards, and prison officials. Public safety officers work in potentially dangerous situations for the safety of the community. Occupations like law enforcement and […]
There are hundreds of hazards on any construction site. There are dug up holes, dangerous tools and equipment lying around, weak ceilings, exposed wiring, flammable objects, glass pieces, and more such dangerous objects that are almost always present at a construction site. An active construction site is obviously extremely hazardous and risky to anyone that […]
Last year, a hotel worker tragically lost her life after becoming trapped in a walk-in freezer at the hotel where she worked. Although hotel management claimed that the freezer door was functioning properly at the time, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) discovered upon a later inspection that the release button on the inside of […]
Some of the most serious and deadly accidents that occur on the job take place on loading docks, which leaves truck drivers and warehouse employees particularly at risk of suffering from debilitating injuries. In order to help avoid serious accidents, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), requires companies to comply with a series of […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as many as 13 million workers are exposed to chemicals nationwide. Tragically, this exposure leads thousands to contract occupational skin diseases (OSD) from chemicals absorbed through the skin. In the past, officials have focused primarily on the side effects of inhaling hazardous agents. As a […]
Georgia’s workers’ compensation laws play an important role in allowing injured employees to recover for injuries they sustained on the job. Most employers are required to have workers’ compensation or be self-insured. However, there are some Georgia occupations that are not covered by workers’ compensation, so if you were injured while at work, it is […]
Contracting a job-related illness or sustaining an injury can take a serious physical, emotional, and financial toll on injured employees and their families. Fortunately, injured parties can receive proper medical care and help with bills through Georgia’s workers’ compensation program. Navigating the state’s procedures can be difficult, especially if an initial claim is denied, so […]
North Carolina law requires almost all employers who hire more than three individuals to purchase workers’ compensation insurance. This ensures that employees who are injured while working on the job or who develop an occupational disease as a result of their work environment can collect compensation for the losses they suffered. If you sustained an […]
