Does workers’ comp apply during your commute?
If you work in a relatively safe profession, you may believe that the greatest danger you face every day is simply driving to and from work. You know that car accidents lead to serious injuries and even fatalities day in and day out. Your commute creates much more...
Who chooses the doctor in a Georgia workers’ comp claim scenario?
Professionals who get hurt on the job may need to file a workers' compensation claim. An injury sustained on the clock might leave an employee in need of immediate medical care, and they could require time away from work until they heal. Workers diagnosed with...
Can you get workers’ comp for aggravating an existing injury?
If you have a pre-existing injury, you typically cannot seek workers’ comp benefits for that injury alone. If you break your arm at home, for example, you are responsible for the medical bills. Even though the broken arm may keep you out of work, you cannot seek...