Most employers in Georgia must carry workers’ compensation insurance to protect employees who get hurt on the job or develop an occupational illness. Eligible workers can apply for benefits to help pay for medical treatment, replace lost wages, and provide disability benefits while they heal. But do all injuries and…
Just because you sustained a workplace injury does not mean you are no longer allowed to have fun or enjoy life. If you are unsure if you are allowed to go on vacation and continue to receive workers’ compensation benefits, the short answer to this question is, yes, you can. However, you…
In the event of an on-the-job injury, you expect that you will receive benefits in the form of workers’ compensation. Almost all employers in the country are required to have a workers’ compensation insurance plan that will cover the medical expenses and lost wages of employees who are injured at their…
If you suffered a workplace injury, you are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits—no matter who was at fault for the accident. These benefits compensate injured employees for their losses (e.g. medical expenses and lost wages) while they take time off from work to heal. Unfortunately, employers and workers’ compensation insurers…
Given that the workers’ compensation system is not fault-based, most injuries qualify for these important benefits. However, as with most things, there are some exceptions to the rule and certain situations in which one’s injuries would not qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. The best way to be sure if you…
If you injure your neck or back on the job, you may not be aware of the extent of your injury right away. Unlike a broken arm or a cut, back and neck injuries don’t always make themselves apparent immediately and the symptoms aren’t necessarily obvious. For example, a lower…
How do you know if you’re eligible to receive workers’ compensation after sustaining an injury at work? If you fall sick as a direct result of your job, what benefits are you entitled to – if any? While you may qualify for compensation for medical bills and loss of income, it…