Childcare workers are trained to think ahead when it comes to the risks the infants, toddlers and preschoolers in their care might face. They follow safe sleep practices for babies, and stay up-to-date on CPR training. They keep age-inappropriate toys and choking hazards out of the hands of explorative toddlers and help adventurous preschoolers avoid […]
Each day, nearly 2,000 U.S. employees experience an on-the-job eye injury—one serious enough to require medical care. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), as many as 100 of those injured then require time off from work. In the most severe cases, eye injuries result in vision loss—often considered permanent partial […]
American history is filled with industrial accidents and disasters that cost lives, gradually reshaping the rules and regulations that govern workplaces today. Some, like the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in 1911, directly led to new fire safety laws and building inspections for factories. But just as it can be helpful to look back in order […]
In our homes, there’s a lot we do day-to-day to maintain good air quality. We might flip on the ventilation fan when we cook, or open the windows on a nice day. We vacuum, try to stay on top of dust or mold, and change the filters in our HVAC system. But at work, a […]
When it comes to workers’ comp, state law determines which injuries are covered. However, in most cases, injuries occurring on the job that are considered “out of the course of employment” will fall under workers’ comp coverage. If individuals are injured while performing their job duties or if they suffer any illnesses resulting from unsafe […]
Many people get injured every day at work. Whether you have an office job or you are around heavy equipment all day, injuries happen no matter how careful that you may be. When this happens, you may not be exactly sure what you should do. Here are the steps that you should take if you get […]
After a workplace injury, your first thoughts are likely centered on your most urgent needs: emergency care, missed time off work and immediate challenges, like how you’ll get your kids to school the next day. Afterwards, your schedule may fill with follow-ups, imaging, appointments with specialists and physical therapy as you also initiate your workers’ […]
When a coworker causes a workplace injury, it can be challenging to know how to proceed. Whose fault is it if one employee leaves a box in a hallway, tripping her colleague? Who is responsible if a worker drops a tool, striking a coworker below? And who is accountable if an employee mishandles cleaning supplies, […]
After a workplace accident, life might feel like a blur of appointments, emails and phone calls as you struggle to get the care you need and continue caring for those you love. Then the bills begin to arrive. What are your rights after an accident, and how can you avoid a flood of medical bills […]
In Georgia, for the parties to settle a workers’ compensation claim, the following conditions must be met: 1) the parties must agree to the settlement; that is, settlement is voluntary – the Employee and the Employer/Insurer must agree – no one can force either party to settle 2) the agreement must be reasonable under the […]
Under certain conditions, a workers’ compensation claimant or employee can request that the Employer/Insurer pay for a medical opinion with a physician of his/her choosing. The second opinion doctor does not have be on the workers’ compensation panel. These exams are called “independent medical examinations.” It is often beneficial to receive an opinion from a […]