On behalf of Margaret Gettle Washburn, P.C. | Nov 13, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Working from home may have its benefits, but just like any other workplace, certain conditions could arise and increase the likelihood of injury. Your employer does not control your work environment, however, they could end up liable for certain injuries you might...
On behalf of Margaret Gettle Washburn, P.C. | Sep 25, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Georgia workers like you deserve a safe place to do your job. This is why workplace rules and regulations are in place, too. Unfortunately, these regulations are not perfect and some things can fall through the cracks. Such may be the case when it comes to fall...
On behalf of Margaret Gettle Washburn, P.C. | Jun 10, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
The law entitles the overwhelming majority of Georgia workers to workers’ compensation benefits if they sustain on-the job injuries. The workers’ comp system is no-fault, meaning the employer’s insurer must pay benefits regardless of the circumstances surrounding the...
On behalf of Margaret Gettle Washburn, P.C. | May 19, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
As a worker in Georgia, you have the right to a safe and healthy work environment. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration oversees the creation and enforcement of workplace safety and health standards. Employers must follow and comply with all OSHA...
On behalf of Margaret Gettle Washburn, P.C. | Apr 20, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
No one wants to face a workers’ compensation dispute, but one way to avoid the stress of a pending court battle is to use mediation instead. In Georgia, the State Board of Workers’ Compensation encourages the mediation process as a means of empowering workers and...
On behalf of Margaret Gettle Washburn, P.C. | Apr 2, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Georgia is home to one of the largest trucking hubs in the United States. Hundreds of big rigs jockey for space with passenger vehicles on I-20 and I-85 daily. Due to the difference in size and weight between semis and cars, if you are in a collision with a commercial...
On behalf of Margaret Gettle Washburn, P.C. | Mar 21, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
If you fall and break your wrist at work, it is often difficult for your employer to argue your workers’ compensation claim. However, subtle musculoskeletal conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome are trickier, especially since they usually do not appear right away. ...
On behalf of Margaret Gettle Washburn, P.C. | Mar 5, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
The State Board of Workers’ Compensation in Georgia oversees a number of programs related to workers’ compensation issues. The agency provides education, publications and posters and conducts seminars and conferences on current topics. It also plays a role...
On behalf of Margaret Gettle Washburn, P.C. | Jan 4, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
In Georgia, a settlement is an agreement with the insurance company to give up the workers’ compensation case you are pursuing and instead receive a direct monetary payment. Basically, the insurance company agrees to buy your workers’ compensation case...
On behalf of Margaret Gettle Washburn, P.C. | Jan 4, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
If you suffer an injury at work in Georgia, you have some specific rights under the workers’ compensation system. It is essential that you know and understand all of your rights so that you can ensure you receive the correct treatment. Knowing the rules also...
