Year: 2023

Back injuries are among the most common and painful injuries people suffer at work. A severe injury can prevent you from moving or doing your job and take a long time to heal. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that over 128,000 U.S. workers sustained a back injury in one recent year,…

Many work injuries involve the knees and hips. Repairing these injuries often requires surgery before the employee can return to work. Under Georgia’s workers’ compensation laws, employees may be entitled to medical, rehabilitation, and income benefits to help during their recovery. At the Law Offices of William F. Underwood, III, P.C.,…

These benefits could be crucial to your recovery since they typically pay for medical treatment and a portion of your average weekly wage while you’re out of work. Even though your employer pays for worker’s compensation insurance to cover employees for these situations, you might feel conflicted about filing a…

Injuries at work can happen anytime, including when employees are taking breaks. If you got hurt on the job during a break, you might wonder whether you are eligible for workers’ compensation in Georgia. The answer largely depends on when and where the incident occurs. Workers’ compensation is Georgia’s system…

No one goes to work expecting to get hurt, so feeling unsure of what to do after a workplace accident is natural. If you’ve got questions about how to pay the bills after a job injury in Georgia, it’s a good idea to consult an experienced workers’ comp lawyer for…