by Laura Lanzisera | Aug 14, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
While workplace fatalities have declined over the decades, there is still much to be done in ending preventable accidents. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were more than 5,000 accidental deaths in the US workplace in 2017. The Bureau defines...
by Laura Lanzisera | Aug 14, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
If you’ve set up a consultation with a workers’ compensation attorney, you’re already on the right track. Workers’ comp cases are complex, and many people make the mistake of trying to handle their own claims. Even worse, some people skip the process entirely,...
by Laura Lanzisera | Jun 12, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
School is out, which means teens everywhere are earning their gas money with summer jobs. And while a summer job can be a great way to gain experience, save for school or help lighten family financial pressure, unfortunately, it also sometimes leads to on-the-job...
by Laura Lanzisera | May 10, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Earlier this spring, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) teamed up with the Associated General Contractors of Georgia Inc., to host “safety stand downs” across the region. These voluntary 1-hour pauses gave industry...
by Laura Lanzisera | May 7, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
It’s no surprise that with longer daylight hours, more time outside, and more construction projects, summertime means a spike in workplace accidents. In fact, over nine years of study, the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries found that...
by Laura Lanzisera | Oct 27, 2014 | Workers' Compensation
Under Georgia Workers’ Compensation Law, workers’ compensation benefits and settlements generally are not subject to the claims of creditors. Perhaps most important among the exceptions to this rule is child support. The Court of Appeals has held that an employee’s...
