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The 2024 Election is Over and the Results are In – What Does this Mean for My Decatur Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
Now that the hubbub and chaos of the 2024 U.S. presidential election is over, the results have been broadcast, and a nation mostly goes back to their day-to-day lives, injured Decatur workers, and workers generally, throughout Decatur may wonder what the outcome of the 2024 election may have on their Decatur workers’ compensation benefits…. Read More »

Permanent Partial Disability in Decatur Workers’ Compensation Cases – What Does it Mean?
It probably goes without saying that each and every work-related accident that impacts a Decatur worker has its own set of unique facts and circumstances, and every workplace injury is different in its own way. Indeed, the harsh reality is that workers in virtually any industry in Decatur are at risk of a serious… Read More »

Were You Seriously Injured On-the-Job while Working for a Small Business in Decatur? Find Out if You are Entitled to Georgia Workers’ Compensation Benefits
One question that may be on the minds of some workers in Decatur after they suffer a serious on-the-job injury, is whether they are eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits under Georgia laws to help them financially while they are disabled from working. Indeed, workers’ compensation benefits provide critical financial assistance and vocational rehabilitation… Read More »

Georgia Appeals Court Rules on Application of Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act to Shooting Death of Man at Work by Coworker
Earlier this year, what many may call a “bombshell” decision was handed down by the Georgia Court of Appeals in a wrongful death Georgia workers’ compensation case brought after the shooting death of a Georgia worker on the job. According to news reports, in a case brought by the deceased worker’s family against his… Read More »

Why is Workers’ Compensation So Important in Decatur? Learn about the Laws that Help Injured Workers in Decatur, Georgia
Indeed, a workplace injury can change a Decatur worker’s financial situation, health, wellness, and their life, as they navigate both being injured and out of work. This is exactly where Georgia workers’ compensation laws come in and where the workers’ compensation program in Decatur helps injured Decatur workers treat their workplace injury and get… Read More »

Americus, Georgia Family Still Seeks Justice, Answers, after Death of Loved One at Meat Processor Job
Last year, an Americus, Georgia family was hit with a humongous blow, right out of the blue. Their loved one, 54-year-old Tony Stafford, went to work one day, just like any other, at the Golden Gourmet, LLC meat processing facility, but was killed on the job due to a workplace accident. According to local… Read More »

Georgia Worker Killed, another Worker Injured in Fulton County after Being Hit by Work Van
Earlier this month, a tragic and fatal work-related accident occurred in Fulton County that took the life of one worker and injured another. According to local news reports, the terrible accident happened on Monday, September 9 in Sandy Springs, Georgia, in Fulton County. On that day, workers were dispatched to work on a sewer… Read More »

What Happens if I am Permanently Disabled Due to a Workplace Accident in Decatur? Find Out about Georgia Workers’ Compensation Laws and Your Rights to Permanent Disability Compensation in Decatur
The reality of our world today is that workplace accidents are something that are, unfortunately, not uncommon in Decatur, and workers are injured on the job more often than they ever should be. While many of these accidents may not result in lasting and permanent disability, the truth is that some workplace accidents in… Read More »

Georgia Construction Workers Injured by Scissor Lift at Rock and Roll Construction Site, Dangers of Scissor Lifts to Workers Explained
Not one, but two Georgia workers were injured earlier this year in May as a result of an accident with a scissor lift on the job. According to local news reports, on Tuesday, March 26, two workers were injured while working at the Rock and Roll construction site, which is located near the Hyundai… Read More »

Are You a Part-Time Employee in Decatur, Georgia? Find Out about Your Potential Entitlement to Georgia Workers’ Compensation Benefits
One of the groups of workers in Decatur that may have questions about their potential entitlement to Georgia workers’ compensation benefits is part-time workers. Indeed, while most full-time workers are entitled to Georgia workers’ compensation benefits to help them get back on their feet and back to work after serious workplace injury occurs, the… Read More »