Suffering from an injury through someone else’s negligence is no fun. Not only are you distressed from needless pain, you have to deal with trying to hold the person or entity responsible for their actions. Atlanta injury lawyer Laurie S. ...
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Common Workers’ Compensation Claims
Regardless of what sort of job you have, you may be subject to serious injury or exposed to environmental work hazards that can lead to illness. The Atlanta Workers’ Compensation attorneys at Laurie S. Robbins can help you file your ...
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Wrongful Death After a Workplace Injury
No family can ever be truly prepared for the sudden loss of a loved one, especially if the loss resulted from an accident in the workplace. When our loved ones go off to work every day, we trust that they ...
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The SSDI Process Following Workplace Injury
If you or someone in your family is a victim of workplace injury or illness, you may be aware that getting compensation for medical treatment and loss of income is not as easy as it should be. While employers carry ...
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Common Workplace Injuries in Atlanta
There are some occupations that seem inherently dangerous. Construction and manufacturing are two types of industries that you would expect would have a higher incidence of work related injuries. While the hazards might be more prominent in those environments every ...
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What to Do If You Are Denied Workers Compensation Benefits
Many people who are injured in the workplace trust that their employer will provide full Workers’ Compensation benefits and do not seek legal help. Unfortunately, some employers and their insurance companies will deny your claim or cover only a small ...
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Choosing a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
If you have been injured in the workplace or developed a job-related illness or medical condition, you may be eligible for Workers’ Compensation benefits under Georgia Workers’ Compensation law. This can include injuries that result from accidents as well as ...
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What Determines How Long Benefits can be Collected in Atlanta?
You can collect Workers’ Compensation benefits until your doctor says you are able to return to work. In some cases you may be able to return to work, but with limited ability to perform your duties, or you may have ...
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Slip and Fall Accidents at Work in Atlanta
When the subject of slip and fall comes up you may immediately think of personal injury lawsuits. However, when you are injured at work you should file a Workers’ Compensation claim right away.
Unlike in a personal injury lawsuit, ...
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Can You Sue and Collect Workers’ Compensation at the Same Time in Atlanta?
Yes and no. You cannot collect Workers’ Compensation and sue your employer at the same time. However, it may be appropriate to sue someone else, a third party, for your injuries while you are collecting Workers’ Compensation benefits.
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