Our Atlanta work accident lawyers know that teens have had a difficult time finding jobs in recent years due to a tough economy and a weak employment market. According to a recent article on NBC News, however, things may be different this year.The NBC News article...
Month: April 2017
More Teens with Jobs This Summer Means More Risk of Injury
Our Atlanta work accident lawyers know that teens have had a difficult time finding jobs in recent years due to a tough economy and a weak employment market. According to a recent article on NBC News, however, things may be different this year. The NBC News article...
Atlanta Construction Accidents a Risk with Spring Weather
Construction projects often go into full swing during the spring and summer months, which is great news for workers looking to jump on projects and get some work done. However, with more work being performed, the risk of accidents increases. Construction sites can be...
Stone Cutter Injuries and Landscaping Accidents a Spring Risk in Atlanta
With summer approaching, many people will be hiring landscapers to do stonework. Stone cutters and splitters who do this type of work may find themselves busier during the summer rush as a result. OSHA has an important Safety and Health Information Bulletin for those...
Illnesses & Injuries Cause Days Away From Work
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 117 out of every 10,000 full time workers in 2011 suffered an injury or an illness that caused them to miss at least some time from work. These types of injuries and illnesses are referred to as those requiring “days away...
Work Safety Must Remain a Top Priority as Hiring Picks Up
On March 12, 2013, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that hiring in certain sectors started to pick up in January, although the overall hiring rate remained fairly stagnant. The BLS also reported that number of job openings in January was up in many sectors,...
Atlanta Work Zone Crashes Can Prove Fatal; Slow Down, Pay Attention
With spring around the corner, and multiple major construction projects already underway on Georgia highways, it’s an opportune time to remind motorists to slow down in work zones.Our Atlanta work accident lawyers know that 85 percent of all work zone deaths across...
Norfolk Southern Railway to Pay $1.1M For Violations of FRSA
The Norfolk Southern Railway Co. has been ordered to fork over more than $1 million to three former employees who were fired after they reported workplace injuries. Our Atlanta work injury lawyers know that the railway firm is one of the largest in in the country,...
Court: New Work Injury Means New Workers’ Compensation Filing
In the case of Evergreen Packaging Inc. v. Prather, the Georgia Court of Appeals upheld an employee’s right to workers’ compensation benefits, even when the root of the injury was a pre-existing condition.Our Atlanta workers’ compensation lawyers know that the key in...
Atlanta Workplaces & Carbon Monoxide Dangers
The U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration has issued a reminder to all employers regarding their responsibility to protect workers from potential carbon monoxide poisoning.Our Atlanta workers’ compensation lawyers know that this notice is especially raw...

