According to a study published by the NCCI, the volume of prescription drugs dispensed by workers’ comp physicians to injured workers has risen sharply in recent years. It appears that Georgia workers’ comp physicians are amongst the highest dispensing in the country. Interestingly, Oxycontin has become the top (more…)
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Have you been injured while working as a Nurse in Georgia?
A recent Bureau of Labor Statistics study showed that registered nurses, nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants experienced more musculoskeletal disorders and back injuries than any other profession. This study supported that 12 percent of nurses in a hospital setting suffer these injuries. Moreover, 17.3 percent of nurses in a nursing home setting experience these work-related injuries. This should not be surprising as nurses are often responsible for the physical care of the patients.
If the injury occurred while the nurse was in the course of his or her employment, he or she is entitled to medical care and weekly compensation if work time is missed. It is important to report the injury immediately and begin (more…)
Injured While Working on a Constrution Site in Georgia?
Many work place accidents occur at the construction sites in Atlanta as well as any other Georgia city or town . It is important to understand that these injuries are not “just part of the job”. These injuries must be reported appropriately and these workers should receive quality medical treatment. Many construction employees feel irritated, frustrated, or overwhelmed by the workers’ compensation process. Employers may even (more…)
Recorded workplace deaths in the U.S. in 2009
According to Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries program, the preliminary total of recorded workplace deaths in the U.S. during 2009 were approximately 4,340. In 2008, the death totals were (more…)
What does it mean to “settle” a case?
Essentially, settlement translates to a closure of the case. Generally, the Employer/Insurer will pay the injured employee a lump sum of money to relieve them of any past or future liability. The decision to settle a workers’ compensation must be a mutual one. The injured worker and the Employer/Insurer must agree to settle the case.
From the Employer/Insurer’s side, it is strictly a business decision. From the injured workers’ perspective (more…)
Could the insurance company be following me or taking surveillance of me?
The Employer/Insurer may place an injured employee “under surveillance”. In theory, the insurance company uses surveillance to (more…)
Hearing loss at work: potential changes to acceptable levels
Citing that nearly 22 million American workers are exposed to hazardous noise on a daily basis and that occupational hearing loss continues to plague industry workers, the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) requested a reduction of the (more…)
An increase in housing construction may lead to an increase in Workers’ Compensation claims
The Washington Post recently reported that housing construction posted a better-than-expected increase in January. This activity is the highest level in six months. This slump has been the worst in decades. However, this gain provides (more…)
Pilgrim’s Pride Leaves Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
The chicken processing company, Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy in late December 2009. The company is a Texas based corporation that has many plants in Georgia. This company spent (more…)
What does “normal”, “full”, or “regular” duty really mean in my GA Workers’ Compensation claim?
In the world of workers’ compensation, the terms “normal duty”, “full duy”, or “regular duty” work release has a significant effect on a work comp claim. Essentially, the normal duty release allows the employer to unilaterally suspend income benefits. In some cases, this regular duty release may give (more…)
