Your loved one went to work like any other day, but they never came home. Now you are left grieving and unsure of what to do next. While nothing can undo your loss, understanding your next steps can help you protect your family's future. Taking action now also honors...
Slip-and-fall claims may revolve around one key question: what was your legal status when you stepped onto the property? Courts in Georgia divide visitors into three categories: invitees, licensees, and trespassers. A property owner’s duty of care is different for...
Workers injured on the job or who acquire medical conditions due to their job responsibilities may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. There are two main types of benefits available through workers’ compensation. If employees have to take time away from...
If you've been injured on the job in Georgia, one of the first things you’ll hear about is the Posted Panel of Physicians. This panel plays a crucial role in how you receive medical treatment for your workplace injury—and it could significantly affect your workers’...
Drivers in the Atlanta area are increasingly sharing the roads with bicyclists. Some are biking for exercise, fresh air and camaraderie (for example, in bike clubs). Others use a bicycle as a primary means of transportation. Even drivers who take the necessary...
Introduction Workers' compensation is designed to protect employees who suffer work-related injuries by covering medical expenses and lost wages. However, not all workplace injuries automatically qualify for benefits. One major factor that can impact a workers’...
Motor vehicle collisions often create several major expenses. They almost always generate property damage losses. Even cosmetic damage to vehicles can be expensive to repair. Car crashes can also result in injury or death. Typically, the party at fault for a collision...
Despite a recent rise in work-from-home arrangements, many employees still commute daily or at least multiple times a week. They may spend half an hour or longer getting to and from their jobs. Every time a worker commutes, they put themselves at risk of injury or...
Distracted driving is one of the most pressing safety issues for modern drivers. Most people have smartphones, and they may have a hard time paying attention to their surroundings because of how addicted they are to their devices. People looking down at their phones...
The aftermath of a car accident can be extremely difficult, regardless of the type of injury you sustain. The human body is resilient, however, there are some injuries that are significantly serious and that you must be aware of because not everyone is and these...