Monthly Archives: January 2023
Oregon Sets The Standard For Heat In Workplaces
A recent news article discussed the death of an Amazon worker in New Jersey. The 42-year-old worker died of a heart attack while on the job in a warehouse that was not air-conditioned. The death occurred during Amazon’s Prime Day sales rush. Amazon says the death was related to a personal medical condition but… Read More »
Congressman Calls For Probe After Amazon Worker’s Death
Amazon continues to make headlines for all the wrong reasons. Now, two New Jersey Congressmen are calling on OSHA to investigate a Carteret facility after a worker died. What do they want to know? They’re specifically interested in how OSHA handles workplace injuries, whether or not they are hiding these injuries, and whether they… Read More »
Your Guide To Workers’ Comp And Job-Related Car Accidents In Georgia
Motor vehicle collisions are among the leading causes of serious car crashes in our region. The Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety reports that 1,664 people were killed in auto accidents in the state in 2020 alone. Many tens of thousands more sustained serious injuries. As many people are required to drive as part… Read More »
How A New Georgia Law Will Lead To Increased Workers’ Comp Benefits For Some People In The State
According to a report from ALM PropertyCausalty360, a new Georgia law—which took effect on July 1st, 2022—should result in increased workers’ compensation benefits for injured workers in our state. State lawmakers have increased the statutory maximum weekly workers’ comp benefit for temporary total disability and permanent partial disability by $50.00 per week. Within this… Read More »
OSHA Sanctions Employer After Georgia Workers Killed In Electrocution Accident
In October of 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited East Coast Crawl LLC—a water damage restoration company with a main headquarters in Durham, North Carolina—for workplace safety failures in relation to a fatal 2022 accident that killed a Georgia worker. Within this article, our Decatur workers’ compensation attorney provides an overview… Read More »
