Governor Nathan Deal signed a bill into law this May that expanded the states medical marijuana program. Senate Bill 16 broadens the list of qualifying medical conditions now eligible for treatment. Who can get a prescription? The law allows doctors to prescribe...
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Repetitive stress injuries and the right to workers’ compensation
You know that Georgia workers who suffer an injury on the job are eligible for certain benefits through their employer's workers' compensation insurance. What you may not know is that these benefits could also extend to people who develop work-related injuries over...
You may still suffer injury at your low-risk job
Your workplace injury may have been obvious, such as a fall, cut or burn. On the other hand, maybe you woke up one morning with such pain in your hands or back that it was difficult to get yourself ready for work. It may have even taken you a while to realize the pain...
What is driving under the influence?
Driving under the influence is a term every driver has heard. It has been brought to your attention in one form or another. When you got your license, you learned about blood alcohol content levels. In the movies you see awkward field sobriety tests performed on...
What benefits are provided through Georgia workers’ comp?
In matters of workers' compensation, the common expectation is that workers who are injured in the scope of employment are entitled to workers' comp benefits. However, many workers in Georgia find it difficult to get all of the benefits to which they are entitled....
Frequently asked questions about workers’ compensation
Workers' compensation, commonly referred to as workers' comp, is a term you probably recognize. It's fairly well-known that workers' comp insurance exists to help employees who become injured on the job. You appreciate knowing it's there but haven't thought twice...