Atlanta Georgia Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
What to do if a dog bites you while you are on the job
Dog bites can happen to anyone, but certain circumstances put you more at risk. One of them is having a job that requires you to service homes, yards and other parts of the neighborhood where dogs may be. Examples include utility workers, mail carriers and...
read moreCar hits construction vehicle, injures 1 in workplace accident
When construction companies in Georgia and elsewhere are tasked with performing roadside work, they typically implement signs and indicators informing nearby drivers of upcoming construction work. However, these safety precautions might not always produce the intended...
read more1 transported to hospital with injuries after job-related crash
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...
read moreTaking steps to reduce the odds of a construction accident
While each line of work may come with its own set of potential safety concerns, some tend to be more hazardous than others. Individuals who work in construction may face a variety of potential risks each day, and incidents that occur on construction sites can have...
read moreWork-related car accident claims life of tow truck driver
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...
read moreWhy do workplace falls keep happening?
We have known for years that workplace falls are one of the biggest hazards on the job. They tend to cause more serious and fatal injuries than any other type of accident. They are worse in some occupations -- like construction -- than in others, but they are a risk...
read moreOfficer suffers serious injuries in job-related car accident
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...
read moreThe possible causes and consequences of neck and back injuries
Suffering a serious injury while on the job can be a devastating experience. While some injuries may require only a short period of recovery, others could leave a person in Georgia with long-term pain and suffering, which could have a significant impact on one's...
read moreRepetitive stress injuries like HAVS can be debilitating
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...
read moreWorkplace accident leaves 1 with severe head injury
Performing job-related tasks on the side of a busy road can be hazardous, but for many construction workers in Georgia and elsewhere, it may also be part of the job. Even with safety barriers and signs in place to warn drivers of an upcoming construction zone, there...
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