Workers' compensation covers injuries and illnesses you sustain while on the job. To qualify for benefits, you have to suffer an injury or illness during work. Workers' compensation does not cover incidents that occur on your way to and from work or any time you are...
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The need for efficiency in filing a workers’ compensation claim
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Jan 8, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
When workers get hurt at work in Georgia, getting adequate medical attention should take immediate priority. Beyond that, however, filing a claim should take precedence over anything else to prevent the disappointment that could result from filing a claim too late. ...
Do you know these common work office injuries?
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Dec 11, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
You may think because you work in a Georgia office rather than a construction site that you have a low chance of suffering a workplace injury. The truth is, offices come with their own unique risks and hazards. Fast Company explores common office injuries. Learn...
Promising return-to-work practices for health care facilities
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Nov 19, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Compared to people in other occupations, you are more likely to lose time away from work due to a job-related injury as a health care worker. There are several reasons for this. There is a shortage of workers in health care occupations, which puts more stress on the...
Does workers’ compensation cover toxic substance exposure?
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Oct 5, 2020 | Workers' Compensation, Workplace Safety
From cleaning products to pesticides, toxic chemicals appear in our daily lives frequently. However, in certain industries, exposure is higher and more dangerous for workers. Does workers’ compensation cover employees harmed by toxic chemicals in the workplace, such...
Musculoskeletal injuries common among health care workers
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Jul 24, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
As a health care worker, you may engage in heavy lifting throughout the day. Over time, this may lead to serious, debilitating back and musculoskeletal injuries. In some cases, these injuries may wind up being so severe that they prevent you from working, hurting you...
The risks of health care workers getting exposed to illnesses
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Apr 24, 2020 | Uncategorized, Workers' Compensation
Health care workers face a strong risk of getting infected with contagious issues whenever epidemics or seasonal illnesses make their way through an area. Matters become even worse if health care professionals face understaffing issues relative to the demand and do...
Are there safer ways to lift heavy loads?
by markskibiel | Mar 31, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
The most common source of workplace injury today is overexertion. Workers in the manufacturing, service and construction industries are at particular risk of suffering an injury by using their back muscles incorrectly or too frequently. Suffering an overexertion...
How do I know a company is safe to work for?
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Feb 5, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
As a result of changes in federal regulations, the United States Department of Agriculture has allowed some poultry processing plants to increase the speed of their production lines. Georgia is the largest producer of broilers, but before applying for a position...
Extreme weather conditions may increase work-related injuries
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Feb 5, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
With record-breaking temperatures occurring during the summer months, reports of delivery truck drivers falling ill while on their routes have increased. Drivers exerting themselves with heavy lifting, tighter delivery schedules and longer work shifts have landed in...
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