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At this point, almost everyone has heard of opioids. People understand these can be strong painkillers, but they have a dangerous potential side effect: addiction. Workers are no exception to this risk, and they may be at an even greater risk because of the amount of opioids prescribed during workers’ compensation situations. If you were […]

We previously discussed common construction worker injuries that are generally covered by Georgia workers’ compensation insurance. However, there are many workplace hazards that affect more than construction workers. There are dangers that a variety of employees face every day, but many people may not think about them until an accident happens or an illness arises. […]

When a car accident is over and you have to deal with the other driver, whether you are still at the scene or after you have received medical treatment, you expect to come face to face with an adult. You assume the other driver will be a somewhat experienced driver with insurance. But the truth […]

A lot is at stake when you bring a personal injury claim in court. To recover, you have to prove your damages – and they are not all dollar figures pulled from receipts. While your medical expenses and lost wages are easily calculated and based on solid evidence, other damages are non-monetary. You are likely […]

For most people, the thought of leaving a young child in the car during the summer is horrifying. Georgia natives understand how hot and humid the environment becomes in the summer. When the temperature outside is 70 degrees, the inside of the car can reach upwards of 113 degrees. If it is up to 100 […]

We have all seen large semi-trucks and other commercial vehicles around town and on the highways. We know to give these vehicles extra room because of their size and weight. These drivers cannot maneuver quickly or stop on a dime. But it is because of this and other factors that trucks and commercial vehicles cause […]

The aftermath of a truck accident can be too much to imagine for those who have not had to experience it firsthand. When a commercial vehicle weighing up to 80,000 pounds and possibly carrying hazardous materials collides with other vehicles, the outcome is almost always disastrous. The property damage to your car and the area […]

It used to be that you drove or commuted into work five days a week. But now, 3.7 million employees work from home at least part time, according to a study by GlobalWorkplaceAnalytics.com. Working from home has been a striking trend in the last decade, with the number of employees regularly taking advantage of Internet-based […]

Despite a growing number of Americans who need Social Security services, the administration is slowly losing employees. According to the Office of Personnel Management, the Social Security Administration employed 65,717 people as of September 2015. This figure fell to 64,264 people by March 2016. The difference may not look extreme, but the loss is keenly […]

People walk away with much more than physical injuries after a car accident. The emotional significance of a collision cannot be understated. People who are confident in their driving abilities or who feel safe as passengers suddenly collide with another car and come face to face with reality: that driving is dangerous and they could […]