by Laura Lanzisera | Jul 27, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
No matter what type of work you do, it’s likely that back and neck injuries are a possibility. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, work-related musculoskeletal disorders leading to days away from work are usually back related. And while they’re...
by Laura Lanzisera | Jul 27, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
After a workplace injury, many employees are able to get medical help, heal, rehabilitate and return to their jobs after a reasonable amount of time. For some workers, however, the injury is so serious and so life altering that a return to work is impossible....
by Laura Lanzisera | Jun 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
When you’re injured at work, it can sometimes be tricky to get the coverage you deserve. But when your injury compounds an old one—making a preexisting condition worse—it’s even more challenging. For the purposes of workers’ comp, a preexisting condition is an...
by Laura Lanzisera | Jun 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
It’s no surprise that construction can be a dangerous industry. Whether the job site is a small remodeling project or a major infrastructure operation, every location has its hazards, leading to many injuries at work. To complicate matters, construction is, by nature,...
by Laura Lanzisera | May 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
For many Americans, mental health disorders are a regular part of life, and, by extension, a regular part of working life. But while some mental health disorders may result from challenging personal circumstances or genetic factors, others are directly tied back to...
by Laura Lanzisera | May 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
Dangerous heights, heavy building materials, and large machinery all put construction workers at risk for serious injuries—especially traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the construction industry has more...
by Laura Lanzisera | Apr 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
A question we receive quite often is whether or not you can leave your current job if you’ve recently filed a workers’ compensation claim, or are already receiving benefits. They mention that they no longer feel safe in that role anymore and others say that their...
by Laura Lanzisera | Apr 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
If you’re injured on the job in Georgia and your employer has three or more employees, it is your right to file a workers’ compensation claim. Even though there’s no monetary amount for physical and mental pain, Georgia law stipulates that eligible individuals are...
by Laura Lanzisera | Mar 26, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
Suffering an injury at work can inflict double the pain if it causes you to miss time, and therefore paychecks. That’s why Georgia law protects workers who are injured on the job and guarantees them compensation benefits. But proving your injury happened at work can...
by Laura Lanzisera | Mar 26, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
Working on a construction site comes with inherent risks and dangers. Strict licensing requirements and procedures help cut down on heavy machinery accidents, but other types of injuries are more difficult to prevent. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that 22...
