Recent Posts in the Workers' Compensation Category

• How the Firefighter Cancer Benefit Program Differs from Traditional Workers’ Compensation

  Apr 29, 2019
  In the field of first response, and especially among firefighters, cancer is considered to be an occupational hazard. The Georgia General Assembly ...
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• What are the Penalties for Filing a False Workers’ Compensation Claim?

  Apr 22, 2019
  If a person is found guilty of falsifying any information with the intention of receiving workers’ compensation benefits, they can be subject to both ...
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• Does Georgia Workers’ Compensation Cover Medical Marijuana?

  Apr 16, 2019
  The state of Georgia is on track to expand its existing medical marijuana laws. How will the more lenient laws affect the relationship between medical ...
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• Can Partially At-Fault Employees Receive Workers’ Compensation?

  Apr 8, 2019
  Workers’ compensation insurance covers the medical costs of employees who have sustained an on-the-job injury. Stress and strain, inadequate training, ...
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• Tips to Prevent Workplace Accidents

  Mar 26, 2019
  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 3 million employees are injured in work accidents every year. These injuries do more than generate ...
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• What Is the Statute of Limitations for Filing for Workers’ Compensation in Georgia?

  Mar 19, 2019
  As an employee who was injured on the job, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses and loss of work and wages. However, this ...
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• How Fatigue Can Result in Workplace Injuries

  Mar 12, 2019
  Commonly mistaken as another word for “tired,” fatigue is an unfortunate reality for millions of Americans across the nation. Despite its commonality, ...
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• Are Uber Drivers Eligible for Workers’ Comp?

  Feb 27, 2019
  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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