Atlanta Georgia Workers' Compensation Law Blog

A motor vehicle accident can take place in the blink of an eye, and the outcome of such an incident could carry devastating consequences. Each collision runs the unfortunate chance of leaving a person in Georgia with serious injuries, and in addition to the physical pain and suffering one may experience, the financial ramifications of such an incident may also prove substantial. A Department of Public Works employee was transported to the hospital with injuries after a car struck a street sweeper during a recent job-related crash.

Authorities have advised that the incident took place at around 4 a.m. on a recent Friday. According to reports, the collision took place when the driver of a car ran through a red light and struck the side of a nearby street sweeper. The impact of the crash reportedly forced the street sweeper to roll over onto its side, and the driver of this vehicle was subsequently transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries.

While stopping on the side of the road to assist another person with a stranded vehicle can be dangerous at times, it may be part of the job for many tow truck drivers in Georgia. Should another driver fail to take the necessary precautions upon encountering a similar circumstance, the results can be devastating. A tow truck driver was reportedly hit and killed during a recent work-related car accident in a neighboring state.

The incident reportedly occurred after the tow truck driver pulled over to help with a stranded vehicle on a recent Tuesday. Authorities advised that as he was loading the car onto his truck, he was suddenly sideswiped by another vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene soon thereafter, and the driver who caused the incident was issued a citation for failure to move over.

In some cases, workers in Georgia and elsewhere may be able to reduce the odds of a job-related accident by strictly adhering to safety protocols and regulations. However, the safety of those who are required to operate a vehicle as a part of their job may also rest partly in the hands of other drivers. An on-the-job car accident can have a devastating impact on a person's well-being and the extensive costs of treatment that often accompany similar incidents could also bring about periods of financial strain.

An on-duty police officer has reportedly suffered severe injuries during a recent job-related car accident in another state. According to reports, the accident occurred as the officer was attempting to respond to reports of another accident. While traveling to the location of the crash with emergency sirens and lights activated, the officer's car was reportedly struck by another vehicle.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires all employers to inform employees of the health and safety hazards their jobs present. However, many industrial workers in Georgia and across the country are not warned about the risk of developing Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome. HAVS is one of the preventable repetitive stress injuries that can cause long-term health problems.

The vibration of handheld power tools such as jackhammers, grinders, impact wrenches, chainsaws and others causes the injuries. Holding, shaking or vibrating objects frequently, or for extended periods, causes damage to the fine network of nerves and blood vessels in the arms, wrists and hands of workers. Intensive, repeated vibration also damages the arm, wrist joints and muscles.