Everyone gets in a hurry from time to time. You may find yourself late for work or late for class if you are a student at the University of West Georgia and jump into your vehicle in hopes of making it just in time. Of course, getting in a hurry while behind the wheel...
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How do I know if my injury is covered by workers’ compensation?
An injury in your Georgia workplace can have a detrimental impact on your life. After your workplace accident, you could be dealing with serious injuries, expensive medical bills and uncertainty about what your future could look like. If you suffered an injury, you...
Poultry workers continue to face significant hazards at work
Like many others in this part of Georgia, you may work for Gold Kist Farms. The work you do exposes you to numerous hazards every day. There was a time when those risks appeared to be much higher. Between 2004 and 2013, research indicated that the number of...
Fighting to get better after an accident in the workplace
Georgia workers know that an accident in the workplace can have devastating consequences. It can be difficult to manage the injuries and the expenses associated with a work accident, but there are ways you can secure financial support. Workers' compensation benefits...
A workers’ comp benefits denial is not the end of the road
The vast majority of Georgia residents are good, hardworking people. Their jobs may not always pay well and they may wind up in hazardous working conditions at times, but they do the best they can for themselves, their families and their employers. When hurt on the...
Retaliation for exercising your rights as an employee is illegal
As an employee in Georgia, you have certain rights. These include the right to a reasonably safe workplace, the right to seek workers' compensation in the event of a workplace injury and the right to safety training for your job. Your employer cannot prevent you from...
The serious nature of underage drinking and driving in Georgia
Drinking and driving is a serious criminal offense that can bring significant penalties if convicted. Even a first-time offense can lead to consequences that can impact many areas of a person's life. The penalties and consequences of a DUI can be just as impactful for...
Danger on the Georgia roadways
You have seen enough public service announcements and warnings to understand the dangers of texting and driving. Not only are you resolved to keep your precious passengers safe, you may also have an example to set for the future drivers in your car. That's...
How can I know if I am eligible for workers’ compensation?
When a Georgia worker experiences an injury in a workplace accident, he or she could experience great difficulty securing financial support through workers' compensation insurance. Despite the fact that this type of insurance coverage exists for the benefit of injured...
Students may learn difficult lessons about alcohol
By now, your freshman son or daughter has settled into a routine at the University of West Georgia or another fine institution. Maybe the calls home are coming less frequently, and your child's conversations are including the names of new friends more often. It's a...