Types of Work Injuries

Can exotic dancers get workers’ compensation benefits in Georgia?

If an exotic dancer is injured at work, can she get workers’ comp? Dancers in the adult entertainment industry are …

Can I file a repetitive use injury under workers’ comp in GA?

Yes, Georgia’s workers’ comp laws provide for coverage of repetitive stress injuries. These types of injuries develop over time and, …

I burned myself at work. Can I get workers’ comp benefits in Georgia?

Here’s what you should know about workers’ compensation if you’ve suffered a burn injury at work. No matter how minor …

How much does workers’ comp in Georgia pay for scarring?

Workers’ comp in Georgia generally does not offer compensation for scarring from work-related injuries. The workplace accident that causes the …

If I’m a healthcare professional and hurt my back at work, do I have more say in my medical care?

All employees in the healthcare industry are entitled to workers’ comp. Healthcare workers, including nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians’ assistants and …

I slipped and fell at my Georgia job. Am I eligible for workers’ compensation benefits?

If you slip and fall at work and are injured you may have a right to workers’ compensation benefits. Slip, …

I hurt my back at work and don’t understand what’s wrong with my spine!

If you hurt your back at work, you probably realize how few injuries can have the pervasive effect of a …

What’s the difference between acute and overuse workplace injuries to shoulders and knees?

Overuse injuries to the shoulders and knees are common workplace occurrences, especially if the work is physically demanding. The level …

Did you sustain a back injury at work?

When it comes to back injuries sustained at work, the old saying “You don’t know what you’ve got till it’s …

Run away when the workers’ comp adjuster offers $7,000 immediately after your husband has died

I have a client whose de facto husband–with whom she had two sons–died in a roofing accident. Under the Georgia …