On June 14, 2024, a multi-car accident on Interstate 16 in Bulloch County, Georgia, significantly strained local emergency resources. The initial incident occurred around 6:50 p.m. near mile marker 136 in the eastbound lane, where a motorcyclist collided with the rear of a car and was ejected from …
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Inadequate training negatively impacts employees and employers alike, leading to costly injuries, low morale, and high turnover rates. Proper training is essential to ensure a safe and productive work environment, reducing the likelihood of workplace accidents.
However, when accidents do occur, it’s crucial to have a knowledgeable workers’ compensation attorney on your side.
Back Pain at Work: The Silent Epidemic Robbing Workers of Their Livelihoods
For many people, chronic back and neck injuries are more than just physical problems; they turn life into a constant struggle, robbing them of their independence, income, and peace of mind. Around the world, this growing crisis pushes countless people out of work, leaving them to navigate …
Tyson Foods Faces Scrutiny Over Ongoing Ammonia Leaks
A recent investigation has uncovered a troubling history of ammonia leaks and worker injuries at Tyson Foods, one of the largest meat processors in the U.S. These leaks, which occurred across numerous Tyson facilities, including some in Georgia, have severely injured nearly 150 workers from 2012 to …
Vehicle Accident on a Georgia Movie Set Leaves 8 People Injured
In a dramatic accident on the Georgia set of the movie The Pickup, 8 crew members were hospitalized following a collision between an armored truck and an SUV during an action sequence on April 23, 2024. The crash took place at an airport outside Atlanta, where the armored truck, attempting to …
Mental Health Crisis in Construction: Report Reveals Rising Suicide Rates
In Georgia and across the U.S., the construction industry is experiencing a mounting mental health crisis. Long workdays, physical hazards, and extended time spent away from home are contributing to rising rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide among workers, a new study reveals. This …
College Students Consider: Should Injured Workers Lose Benefits for Willful Misconduct?
Each year, Gerber & Holder Workers' Compensation Attorneys holds an essay writing contest to help support students seeking higher education. This year's topic was both timely and important: Is it fair that injured workers can be denied workers' comp benefits for willful misconduct, but they …
