An Atlanta work accident lawyer can help workers and their families after a work injury causes financial loss. Many people need costly and invasive medical treatment after workplace injuries. For some workers, life never returns to normal and going back to work is impossible. While workers’ compensation benefits are supposed…
Many employees face risks associated the the temperature in their workplace. Some employees work in hot indoor or outdoor environments and face the potential danger of developing heat stroke. Other workers have to work outside in chilly weather, or even indoors in cold environments. For those who work indoors in…
Remodeling is one of the most common tasks of construction workers in Georgia. Construction professionals may be hired to remodel and update both commercial and residential buildings. Unfortunately, whenever a construction employee is doing his job in an older building, that construction employee faces the significant risk of exposure to…
Falls are one of the top causes of workplace injuries and of workplace fatalities. There are already many rules aimed at preventing falls on-the-job, but workers still continue to get hurt. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has now updated its slip and fall rules by putting new requirements into…
Recently, Safety BLR reported on a troubling trend in which workers are getting sick more frequently. Safety BLR was specifically reporting on the rise in black lung disease, and indicated that one in 10 coal miners is now identified as having the condition. In some particular areas of the country,…
When an employee sustains a serious injury on the job, that employee should receive full coverage for all medical treatment through workers’ compensation. This includes medical care that a licensed physician believes is necessary to provide for the needs of the injured worker. An Atlanta worker’s comp lawyer at Van…
Creating a safe worksite is one of the most important and fundamental responsibilities of any employer. Unfortunately, there are many circumstances in which employers fail to fulfill their basic responsibilities and make sure that employees don’t face an unnecessary risk of harm. In fact, Safety News Alert reported recently on…
After most accidents, you can file a lawsuit if someone was negligent or hurt you as a result of a failure to fulfill a legal obligation. For example, if you get into a car accident, you could sue the driver. Likewise, if an accident or a legal failure causes a…
Can a company be focused on profitability, productivity AND prevention of Atlanta workplace accidents? Recent research from the McCombs School of Business at University of Texas Austin says the answer to this is no. As Safety News Alert reports, researchers believe it is “unrealisticto be good at profitability and safety…
It is a natural assumption to believe economic growth is good for the lives of workers. After all, if the economy is good, workers are usually earning more money. Workers typically have more job flexibility and the option to find work they like in situations when the economy is good.…