Monthly Archives: October 2023
Did Your Employer or Employer’s Workers’ Compensation Insurance Company Request an IME? If so, Here’s What You Need to Know about IME Basics in Decatur
Injured Decatur workers may be surprised and anxious when they receive a notice to attend an IME in their Decatur workers’ compensation case. After filing a workers’ compensation claim, an IME may be the next step for an injured worker to take, and the process can seem daunting and mysterious. The reality is that… Read More »
Georgia Considers Heightening Licensing Requirements for Tree Workers after Tree Worker’s Tragic Death on the Job
In mid-April, 2023, a horrific and unthinkable workplace accident occurred in Cobb County, Georgia. David Hernandez, a 57-year-old Georgia tree worker, was part of a crew removing a tree from a yard in Mableton, Georgia, when he fell from a limb and got caught up in the ropes and lines. The homeowner of the… Read More »
Shoulder and Knee Injuries in the Workplace: How they Happen and What You Can Do if You are Injured on the Job in Decatur
There is no doubt that our shoulders and knees are extremely critical joints for our everyday movement. The shoulder is made up of two joints that help us lift objects and move them, carry items, and perform routine tasks with our upper bodies. The knee is a large joint in the body where the… Read More »
Severely Injured Georgia Worker Weds in Hospital with Help of Hospital Staff Heroes
By all accounts, Preston Cobb went to work just like any other day on June 30, 2023. However, Cobb’s workday ended much differently than other workdays. The Augusta, Georgia father of three children and United States Veteran had to be evacuated by air from his job in Augusta to the Augusta Burn Intensive Care… Read More »
Independent Contractor vs. Employee – What is the Practical Difference when it Comes to Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Decatur
It is an unfortunate truth that a workplace accident can happen to virtually any worker in virtually any occupation virtually in any location. Fortunately, when most workers get injured on the job in Decatur, they are entitled to important financial support called “workers compensation benefits” under Georgia workers’ compensation laws. Workers’ compensation benefits in… Read More »
