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Asbestos Causes Cancer of Worker in Louisiana
Lloyd Mahe worked for more than 30 years at Sulpher as a welder, sandblaster, and pipefitter, from the 1950’s to the 1990’s, and now he has cancer ...
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Ergonomics: Workspace Modifications
Repeated Injury or Workspace Related Injury As you know, not all workplace injuries are due to a random accident at work or risky occupational hazard. ...
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Causes & Classifications of Burn Injuries
Burn injuries may be caused by car accidents, construction site accidents, and other hazardous situations. Victims may suffer scarring, disfigurement, ...
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How to Avoid Carpal Tunnel Syndrome at Your Workplace
The carpal tunnel is the passageway in your wrist that allows the median nerve to pass through. This nerve is responsible for movement and sensation ...
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Georgia Court of Appeals Decides Warehouse Worker Suffered a New Injury, Not a Change in Condition
A recent Georgia Court of Appeals decision is a victory for all workers injured on the job. The Court reviewed and affirmed an administrative law ...
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The Most Common Types of Construction Accidents
Construction workers face a variety of hazardous conditions on a daily basis. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), ...
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Employer Penalties for Failing to Provide Workers' Compensation in Georgia
In the state of Georgia, companies who employ at least 3 part-time or full-time employees must provide workers’ compensation insurance. If they don’t, ...
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Employer Retaliation - What You Need to Know
In a broad legal definition, employer retaliation refers to negative employment actions taken against an employee for participating in protected ...
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Ergonomics: Workspace Modifications
Repeated Injury or Workspace Related Injury As you know, not all workplace injuries are due to a random accident at work or risky occupational hazard. ...
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The Final Round Charity Event
Our firm is passionate about giving back to our community. That is why we have partnered with The Final Round to provide opportunities for homeless ...
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Why Was My Workers’ Comp Claim Denied?
Workers’ comp benefits provide financial relief for several injury-related expenses, such as medical bills, travel to and from doctor’s appointments, ...
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$575,000 Awarded in a Catastrophic Work Injury
Atlanta Catastrophic Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Our team of attorneys at the Law Offices of Nathaniel F. Hansford, LLC, provides legal counsel for ...
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Halloween Safety Tips
On the evening of October 31, thousands of children across the nation will go out to local neighborhoods in the hopes of a candy-induced sugar rush. ...
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Hearing Loss in the Workplace
Hearing loss affects millions of people every year in the United States. Our firm has guided countless clients to successful settlements for ...
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4 Hip Stretches to Reduce Pain at Work
The human body was not designed to sit all day long. However, that is precisely what millions of workers in America are doing. If you have an office ...
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Common Types of Hospital Workplace Injuries
According to the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a hospital is the most dangerous place to work. ...
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The Law Offices of Nathaniel F. Hansford, LLC Recovers $600,000
Mr. Hansford recently settled a Georgia catastrophic workers' compensation claim for $600,000.00. This gentleman sustained a catastrophic injury to ...
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Employer Liability for Inadequate Training Injuries
By law, employers owe a duty of care to their employees. This means they are responsible to provide adequate safety equipment and training to ensure ...
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Common Types of On-the-Job Knee Injuries
The knee is the largest joint in the human body. Healthy knees allow you to stand, walk, run, and even sit and lay down. If your knee becomes injured ...
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Georgia to Provide Workers' Comp Benefits to Firefighters with Cancer
Firefighters throughout Georgia have been on a campaign recently to gain better workers’ compensation benefits . Specifically, firefighters in the ...
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Medical Aspects of Workers' Compensation in Georgia
If you were recently injured in a workplace accident, or if you’re suffering from an occupational disease and you’re thinking about filing a workers’ ...
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Ergonomics: Workspace Modifications
Repeated Injury or Workspace Related Injury As you know, not all workplace injuries are due to a random accident at work or risky occupational hazard. ...
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Medical Aspects of Workers' Compensation in Georgia
If you were recently injured in a workplace accident, or if you’re suffering from an occupational disease and you’re thinking about filing a workers’ ...
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Permanent Disability Laws in Georgia
In the state of Georgia, permanent disability benefits are available to workers who have suffered serious injuries on the job. Specifically, permanent ...
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Tips to Avoid Repetitive Stress Injuries
Doing the same motions over and over again could lead to serious injuries. Everyone in the workforce is at risk for repetitive stress injuries, from ...
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Business Travel Safety Tips
If traveling for business purposes is part of your job, you must do your best to make sure you arrive at your destination and return home safely. ...
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$575,000 Awarded in a Catastrophic Work Injury
Atlanta Catastrophic Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Our team of attorneys at the Law Offices of Nathaniel F. Hansford, LLC, provides legal counsel for ...
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How Workers' Compensation Affects Disability Benefits
With Social Security Disability, someone has to be injured so badly that they cannot work for at least 12 months, or their medical condition will ...
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Can I Get Fired for Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim?
By law, employers must have workers’ compensation insurance. This means, if you are injured on the job, you will be able to pursue compensation for ...
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Unauthorized Immigrant Workers Are Being Deported After Sustaining Legitimate Workplace Injuries
It is estimated that there are around 8 million unauthorized immigrant workers in the United States. Because they make up such a significant portion ...
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3 Tips to Prevent Vision Loss in the Workplace
Vision loss , which involves partial or complete blindness, could result from overuse, exposure to harsh lights or lasers, or sudden injuries. Whether ...
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Should I Return to Work Early After a Workplace Injury?
If you have suffered a workplace injury, your doctor might tell you to take a specific amount of time off in order to make the best possible recovery ...
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Are Uber Drivers Eligible for Workers’ Comp?
In a relatively short time period, ridesharing companies such as Uber and Lyft have developed into billion-dollar companies by providing the public ...
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How Much is My Georgia Workers’ Comp Claim Worth?
If you are injured while performing work duties in Georgia, you are entitled to two types of benefits: medical treatment and supplemental income. ...
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