# FAQs Archive: Workers' Compensation | Van Sant Law [May 1, 2025 Can You Sue for a Crush Injury Caused by Faulty Equipment? Crush injuries are among the most painful and traumatic accidents someone can experience. They often happen in the blink of an eye,...](https://www.vansantlaw.com/faqs/can-you-sue-for-a-crush-injury-caused-by-faulty-equipment/) [November 30, 2023 Was Your Georgia Workers’ Comp Claim Wrongfully Denied? If you were injured in an on-the-job accident in Georgia, you may have the right to collect workers’ compensation benefits, including a...](https://www.vansantlaw.com/faqs/was-your-georgia-workers-comp-claim-wrongfully-denied/) [April 20, 2021 What Is the Difference Between Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation Claims? Suffering an injury at work can be a devastating event. It creates immense stress regarding income, medical bills, and future livelihood.At Van...](https://www.vansantlaw.com/faqs/what-is-the-difference-between-personal-injury-and-workers-compensation-claims/) [March 20, 2019 Which Atlanta Employees Face the Greatest Increase in Workplace Fatality Risks? Nationwide, improving economic conditions are causing the number of workplace deaths to rise. From 2009 to 2013, the number of annual fatalities...](https://www.vansantlaw.com/faqs/which-atlanta-employees-face-the-greatest-increase-in-workplace-fatality-risks/) [March 20, 2019 What Happens if Your Job Causes an Atlanta Workplace Illness? Many people know that if they get hurt while they are doing work, they can make a claim to get benefits. What...](https://www.vansantlaw.com/faqs/what-happens-if-your-job-causes-an-atlanta-workplace-illness/) [March 20, 2019 What Happens if an Atlanta Work Accident Makes a Pre-Existing Condition Worse? If you have a medical condition and are told to undergo treatment, what happens if your work makes your injury worse? In...](https://www.vansantlaw.com/faqs/what-happens-if-an-atlanta-work-accident-makes-a-pre-existing-condition-worse/) [March 20, 2019 What Does a ‘Notice’ Mean for Georgia Work Injuries? Georgia law requires employers to provide workers’ compensation benefits so employees hurt at work will have medical costs paid and will receive...](https://www.vansantlaw.com/faqs/what-does-a-notice-mean-for-georgia-work-injuries/) [March 20, 2019 Which Industries Have the Highest Chance of Atlanta Worker Death? It should come as no surprise that working in certain jobs is much more dangerous than working in other professions. There are...](https://www.vansantlaw.com/faqs/which-industries-have-the-highest-chance-of-atlanta-worker-death/) [March 20, 2019 Why Atlanta Retail Workers are at Risk of Holiday Injuries The holiday season is a busy time for retail workers. Unfortunately, during this festive season, there is also a big risk of...](https://www.vansantlaw.com/faqs/why-atlanta-retail-workers-are-at-risk-of-holiday-injuries/) [March 20, 2019 Why Do Some Companies Risk Safety for Productivity? Creating a safe worksite is one of the most important and fundamental responsibilities of any employer. Unfortunately, there are many circumstances in...](https://www.vansantlaw.com/faqs/why-do-some-companies-risk-safety-for-productivity/) [March 20, 2019 Will the Election Results Affect Workplace Safety Regulations? On election day, a surprise upset resulted in Donald J. Trump being elected president. In anticipation of this possibility, some experts have...](https://www.vansantlaw.com/faqs/will-the-election-results-affect-workplace-safety-regulations/) [March 20, 2019 Do Women Get Less Than Men for Atlanta Workers’ Comp Claims? If a work injury is sustained, the victim of the injury is generally prohibited from filing a lawsuit against an employer. Instead,...](https://www.vansantlaw.com/faqs/do-women-get-less-than-men-for-atlanta-workers-comp-claims/) [March 20, 2019 Do Guns at Work Affect Atlanta Workplace Violence Risks? In 2014, Georgia’s Safe Carry Protection Act went into effect. This law greatly expanded the list of places where licensed gun owners...](https://www.vansantlaw.com/faqs/do-guns-at-work-affect-atlanta-workplace-violence-risks/) [March 20, 2019 Could Telemedicine Be a Workers’ Comp Treatment Option? Treating workplace injuries is very expensive, and insurers are regularly looking for ways to reduce the costs associated with providing medical benefits...](https://www.vansantlaw.com/faqs/could-telemedicine-be-a-workers-comp-treatment-option/) [March 20, 2019 Could Peer Pressure Prevent Reporting of Atlanta Workplace Injuries? According to Safety News Alert, up to 70 percent of workplace injuries go unreported. When a worker doesn’t report an injury to...](https://www.vansantlaw.com/faqs/could-peer-pressure-prevent-reporting-of-atlanta-workplace-injuries/) [March 20, 2019 Could More Criminal Prosecutions Reduce Fatal Workplace Accidents in Atlanta? There are more than 3.7 million employees working within the state of Georgia. These workers are supposed to be protected by the...](https://www.vansantlaw.com/faqs/could-more-criminal-prosecutions-reduce-fatal-workplace-accidents-in-atlanta/) [March 20, 2019 Could Criminal Charges Prevent Atlanta Workplace Safety Violations? It is relatively rare for an executive to face criminal prosecution for workplace safety violations, even when workers are badly hurt or...](https://www.vansantlaw.com/faqs/could-criminal-charges-prevent-atlanta-workplace-safety-violations/) [March 20, 2019 Are Atlanta Workers’ Comp Death Benefits Available After an Employee Is Worked to Death? Death benefits are available whenever an on-the-job injury or job-related illness causes fatalities. Widows, dependent children and certain other dependents may be...](https://www.vansantlaw.com/faqs/are-atlanta-workers-comp-death-benefits-available-after-an-employee-is-worked-to-death/) [March 19, 2019 Would This Stop Drunk Driving Crashes? Drunk drivers are supposed to lose their license for a set period of time. The specific amount of time varies depending upon...](https://www.vansantlaw.com/faqs/would-this-stop-drunk-driving-crashes/) [March 19, 2019 Is Your Job One of the Riskiest in America? Each and every worker in the United States deserves a safe place to work. Unfortunately, thousands of workers are hurt or killed...](https://www.vansantlaw.com/faqs/is-your-job-one-of-the-riskiest-in-america/) [March 19, 2019 Should Atlanta Workers’ Compensation Medical Benefits Cover Counseling for Caregivers? When an employee sustains a serious injury on the job, that employee should receive full coverage for all medical treatment through workers’...](https://www.vansantlaw.com/faqs/should-atlanta-workers-compensation-medical-benefits-cover-counseling-for-caregivers/) - [1](https://www.vansantlaw.com/faqs/category/workers-compensation/) - [2](https://www.vansantlaw.com/faqs/category/workers-compensation/page/2/) - [Next Page »](https://www.vansantlaw.com/faqs/category/workers-compensation/page/2/) --- Source: https://www.vansantlaw.com/faqs/category/workers-compensation/