Luanne Bryant Smith, PC Legal Blog

There are some scenarios wherein workers' compensation benefits are obviously available. For example, maybe a shelf at a retail establishment collapsed, dropping items onto a worker. They could easily connect their injuries to a workplace incident and pursue benefits...

Workers' compensation coverage helps protect employed people from medical issues caused by their careers. Workers can receive medical benefits that pay for their treatment and disability benefits while they are unable to work. Back injuries acquired on the job are...

Factory workers help to build the items that people count on as they go through life. While most factories take steps to ensure that employees remain safe as they handle their job duties, there are still inherent risks that come with this type of work. The onus is on...

After certain types of work incidents, employees may expect to qualify for workers' compensation coverage. If a tool malfunctions or they fall while assisting a customer, they know they can request coverage to pay for their medical bills and replace their lost wages....

Some workers incur minor injuries on the job and try to continue with their shifts. However, if an employee breaks a bone, it's unlikely they will be able to continue working without interruption. Instead, they will need immediate medical assistance. A worker who...

Factories produce goods that are either sent out for consumers or used in other products that will be released to consumers or utilized by businesses. The workers in these factories are essential to the functioning of the nation’s economy and deserve to operate in a...

Knee injuries are a common concern in the workplace, affecting employees across various industries. These injuries can range from mild strains to more severe conditions that may require extensive treatment and time off work. Understanding the types of serious knee...

Workers in Georgia get hurt on the job every day. Every industry has unique risks, such as contact with equipment in a factory or chemical exposure in an industrial facility. There are also injuries that are a concern for people in any profession. A teacher could slip...

Most Georgia businesses need to provide workers' compensation coverage for their employees. If a company has more than three employees, Georgia law requires them to carry workers' compensation insurance. If a worker gets hurt on the job, they can file a claim for...

People who get hurt at work often worry about well the consequences of their injuries. If an injury is severe, a worker may need to leave in the middle of a shift to receive medical attention. They may also become temporarily unable to perform their job...