by Laura Lanzisera | Mar 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
Clients and Friends, As with most US businesses, we’re closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and government recommendations for social distancing. The health and safety of our team and clients is our primary concern, so we’re making some...
by Laura Lanzisera | Mar 23, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
As many workers stay home in order to help flatten the curve for new coronavirus/COVID-19 cases, some may face an unexpected additional challenge—a workplace injury that occurs in their own home. Teleworkers are subject to the same issues as office workers, including...
by Laura Lanzisera | Mar 10, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
If you have sustained a work-related injury, filing a workers’ compensation claim can be tricky and complicated. The employer’s insurance company will try to stop treatment or even drop your claim if you make a wrong move. Not to mention, you’re working on this...
by Laura Lanzisera | Feb 17, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Construction is one of the largest industries in the US, and also one of the most dangerous. Construction sites can be a health and safety nightmare, with almost every conceivable hazard existing within these constantly changing work environments. In today’s blog,...
by Laura Lanzisera | Feb 14, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
The Law Offices of Laura Lanzisera is very proud to announce that Super Lawyers has named our founding attorney, Laura Lanzisera, to its list of Georgia’s top attorneys! Super Lawyers is an attorney rating service owned by the Thomson Reuters company. Each year, the...
by Laura Lanzisera | Feb 7, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Loud noises, falling objects, harsh chemicals, and slippery surfaces. These are just some hazards that U.S. workers face on a daily basis. The ideal situation would be to eliminate these obstacles, but when that isn’t feasible, employers attempt to prevent workplace...
by Laura Lanzisera | Jan 15, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, approximately 3-6% of all adults in the U.S. suffer from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. That’s about 15 million people. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is not only a common workplace injury; it can also lead to a workers’...
by Laura Lanzisera | Jan 7, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
While many people assume that their employer pays workers’ compensation directly, it’s actually an insurance company that pays out benefits to employees injured on the job. And, like any other type of insurance company, whether it’s one handling home repairs or auto...
by Laura Lanzisera | Dec 13, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is an organization that helps ensure safe and healthy working conditions. Created by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and acting under the US Department of Labor, OSHA sets and enforces safety...
by Laura Lanzisera | Nov 19, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Workplace injuries aren’t always obvious. Sometimes, a fall or strain that seems minor at first starts to feel worse as the days go by and the injury is left untreated. In other cases, a workplace injury is so disruptive to daily life it’s easy to overlook the...
