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Opting for a workers’ compensation settlement
Injured workers in Georgia can file a workers' compensation claim and be covered, first of all, for all medical expenses. This includes the cost of treatments, prescriptions, devices like wheelchairs and crutches and even traveling to and from the hospital. Next,...
Who is responsible for slip and fall accidents?
Slip and fall cases are among the most common type of premise liability in Georgia, which could result from stepping in potholes or slipping on wet surfaces. In the past, business owners have been able to use the defense that the injured party did not exercise...
Injuries and illnesses prevalent among shipyard workers
Georgia residents who work on a shipyard should be aware of the dangers they face. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that there are some 165,000 shipyard workers spread out across 26 states. Between 2011 and 2017, the fatality rate was 4.0 per 100,000 shipyard...
How to use machines safely
Each year, 18,000 people in Georgia and throughout the United States are hurt by the machines that they use. Injuries typically occur because equipment was being used improperly or because it was not properly maintained. Take a look at what both you and your employer...
Self-driving cars can still be dangerous
You are probably looking forward to the day when self-driving vehicles populate Georgia roads since you have likely been told that they will stop all future car accidents from occurring. However, recent research has shown that this hope is misplaced since accidents...
AAA stresses teen driver safety during 100 deadliest days
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety conducted a Traffic Safety Culture Index recently, and 72% of respondents aged 16 to 18 admitted to some form of negligent driving. For every mile traveled, 16- and 17-year-old drivers are three times more likely to be in a fatal...
Other industries can learn something from coal mining
Georgia workers are at risk of illness or injury every time they leave their homes to go to work. OSHA protections for them leave something to be desired as many of these employees are required to go to their job no matter what. In this case, workplaces have something...
Study says subcompacts and sports cars are the deadliest
Georgia residents who own a vehicle with a model year between 2013 and 2017 should know that the automotive research firm iSeeCars.com analyzed the fatal crash rate for vehicles made in those years. They came out with a list of 14 vehicles with a rate that is at least...
Neglecting safety has advantages for older, larger businesses
Many companies in Georgia, as in other states, have to struggle to balance safety concerns with being productive and making a profit. Now, an international study has found that companies that are older and have more employees can boost their chances of survival by as...
The safety hazards in retail warehouses
In Georgia and across the U.S., the retail warehouse industry is booming. Amazon, for instance, operates over 150 million square feet of warehouse space and sells about 4,000 products every minute worldwide. The industry is becoming more fast-paced, stressful and...
