Georgia Personal Injury Blog
Georgia’s Workers’ Compensation Laws at a Glance
When a worker sustains an injury on the job, they should be able to recover various types of compensation for their losses. Through the workers’ compensation insurance system, injury victims can recover compensation for their medical bills and even a significant portion of their lost wages if they are unable to resume duties right away. Here, we want to take a brief look at Georgia workers’ compensation laws. What is Workers’ Compensation in Georgia? In the state of Georgia, workers’ compensation insurance is an insurance system put in place to help provide those who sustain on-the-job injuries with medical benefits,…
How do Product Recalls Work?
Anytime it is discovered that a product is dangerous for consumers, it is likely that there will be a recall. This is particularly true if the issue that caused the defect is widespread. Here, we want to examine how product recalls work as well as what you can do if you discover that a product inside of your household or business has been recalled. What Happens to Cause a Recall? When we examine the government website that keeps track of current recalls, we can see that just about any product we use or consume on a regular basis could become…
Car Inspection Laws In Georgia
States around the country have varying laws about vehicle inspections. Some states, such as California, are fairly strict about having vehicles inspected to meet certain requirements, particularly emissions requirements. Other states are much more lax about vehicle inspections. Residents in Georgia need to be aware that they do have certain requirements for vehicle inspections each year. Additionally, commercial vehicle drivers face more stringent inspection requirements and are typically governed by both state and federal law. Here, we want to review some of the basic vehicle inspection laws in Georgia. We strongly recommend that you continue your research into vehicle inspections…
The Danger of Electrical Injuries on Atlanta Construction Sites
Did you know that electrocution is one of the leading causes of death in the construction industry, and that the construction industry itself leads the way when it comes to workplace deaths each year in the country? The very nature of the construction industry means that workers will be in proximity to exposed outlets and electrical wires. However, there are steps that can be taken to prevent these types of injuries. Here, we want to discuss the danger of electrical injuries on Atlanta construction sites. Electrocutions are in the “Fatal Four” The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has labeled electrocution…
Car Accidents Caused By Brake Checking in Georgia
Brake checking occurs when drivers slam onto their brakes in an attempt to get vehicles behind them to back off a bit. This most commonly occurs when one driver thinks they are being followed too closely by another driver (tailgating). In the state of Georgia, tailgating is against the law. However, slamming on brakes to intentionally cause a rear driver to alter their behavior is also illegal because it can lead to incredibly severe accidents. What Happens When a Driver “Brake Checks” Another Driver? There are going to be times when drivers follow others too closely. Sometimes, this is purely…
November is Child Safety Month – Here’s What You Need to Know
Did you know that approximately 14,000 children under the age of 19 lose their lives each year in the US? Further examining data from the Education Development Center indicates that approximately 8.7 million children visit the emergency department each year, and around 227,000 children are hospitalized. These are staggering statistics, and they are a parent’s worst nightmare. November is National Child Safety and Protection Month, created as such to help raise awareness about child injury statistics and to help educate parents on how to establish a safe environment for children. What Parents Should Know About Keeping Their Kids Safe Most…
How Hotel Security is Responsible for Your Safety
When you check yourself or your family into a hotel, you expect to be safe. Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, hotels and their employees owe you a duty of care. This duty extends to various aspects of your safety when you are on hotel property. Here, we want to explain the various ways that hotels are responsible for your safety and examine what you can do if you are harmed as a result of negligent security practices. What Hotels are Responsible For Hotels have to keep guests safe. If they can’t, they will not have guests for very…
Do I Have to Get an Independent Medical Exam in Georgia?
If you sustain a workplace injury, your employer and the workers’ compensation insurer could ask you to take an independent medical examination (IME). The employer or the insurance carrier has the right to choose the doctor, and the examination can include various physical and psychological tests to determine the severity of the injury, how much treatment you may need moving forward, and whether or not you were able to conduct any work at all. Here, we want to examine whether or not you have to get an independent medical examination in Georgia if one is requested of you. Is the…
Hurt at Work: Why You Need to Immediately Notify Your Employer
Individuals who sustain any type of work-related injury or illness need to notify their employer as soon as they become aware of the injury or illness. This is imperative because Georgia law has very specific deadlines in place pertaining to the reporting of a workplace injury and actually filing a workers’ compensation claim. Here, we want to examine these deadlines and discuss what could happen if you fail to report an injury on time. What the Law Says About Reporting Workplace Injuries Each state sets a timeline for how long workers have to report and on the job incident to…
What Are Common Causes of Rollover Accidents?
There are various factors that could increase the likelihood that a rollover accident will occur. This can include physical attributes of the vehicle, the driving behavior of the vehicle driver, and negligence on the part of others on the roadway. Here, we want to examine some of the most common causes of rollover accidents that occur in the state of Georgia. High Driving Speeds Driving above the speed limit and operating too fast for conditions are some of the main causes of vehicle accidents in Georgia, as well as a leading cause of rollover accidents. When vehicles are traveling too…