Author Archives: Jay Butchko
California Worker’s Death in Worksite Trench Accident Highlights Dangers of Falling Objects at Work and What Decatur Workers Can Do to Help Protect Themselves
A tragic and fatal workplace accident that occurred in California earlier this week on Wednesday highlights the dangers of falling objects at worksites and workplaces. According to local news reports, on December 20, at around 10:30 a.m., a worker at an excavation site in Tustin, California was found deceased by responding fire crews. The… Read More »
How Long Will I Receive Weekly Workers’ Compensation Benefits for My Decatur Workplace Injury? Understanding Maximum Weekly Benefits and Catastrophic Workplace Injuries
When a person is injured at work in Decatur and files for workers’ compensation benefits, they may wonder exactly how long they can expect to receive compensation for their injuries. Georgia workers’ compensation benefits, which most Decatur workers are entitled to, with some exceptions, are important for injured workers to maintain financial stability while… Read More »
Fatal Workplace Accidents and Decatur Workers’ Compensation: Common Questions Answered about Georgia Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits
There is no doubt that many hard-working Decatur workers are the sole breadwinners of their families. Day in and day out, Decatur workers put their hours into their jobs so that they can see their families grow and thrive. As the only financial support in a household, a Decatur worker who is the only… Read More »
Georgia Ditch Cave-In that Killed 1 Worker, Injured Another Underscored the Dangers of Utility Work in Georgia
A tragic accident that left one Georgia utility worker dead and a second utility worker injured left the community of Perry, Georgia, shaken just several weeks ago on August 10. According to local reports, the utility accident occurred on Thursday morning, on Massee Lane and Cater Avenue in Perry. The accident happened when 20-year-old… Read More »
Maybe I Should Just File for Social Security Disability Benefits Instead? SSI Disability Benefits vs. Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Decatur
When a person is injured on the job in Decatur and files for workers’ compensation benefits, they may be surprised when their application is denied. As their case progresses through the workers’ compensation system, and Independent Medical Examinations (IME) and hearings are scheduled, a workers’ compensation case can feel like an added hurdle to… Read More »
Catastrophic Workplace Injuries in Construction – What You Can Do if You Suffer a Catastrophic Workplace Injury in Decatur
There is no doubt that construction workers face some of the most challenging and dangerous work in Decatur today. Construction workers are often subject to extreme conditions, heavy manual labor, sharp tools, heights, severe temperatures, road hazards, and other dangers that can put them at risk of harm to life and limb on the… Read More »
Fracture Injuries in the Workplace – Your Guide to Fracture Injuries and Decatur Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Most workers in Decatur are aware that if they are injured on the job and are rendered unable to work, they may be entitled to important Georgia workers’ compensation benefits. However, what may be not as well-known is just what types of injuries a worker may sustain on the job that may disable them… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Settlements – What are They? An FAQ to Help Injured Workers in Decatur
Like most other states, in Georgia, when most workers get injured and are unable to work as a result, they are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. The aim of Georgia workers’ compensation benefits is to help injured workers financially and medically when they are unable to work due to a workplace injury, and to… Read More »
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 »
