When the worst occurs while you’re on the job, what are your rights for death benefits or workers’ compensation? Typically, if the accident, injury or death happens during the normal “course and scope” of your job duties, you’ll be covered under Georgia law. For example, take this school bus …
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Uber Driver Found Killed in Union City Nightclub Shooting
When it comes to Uber and Lyft services, the regulations regarding workers’ compensation and death benefits are typically murky since these workers are technically independent contractors. So what happens when they get hurt—or even killed—on the job? On November 23, a late-night shooting occurred …
Construction Worker Killed in Newton County, GA Bridge Collapse
It’s no surprise that the construction industry is one of the most dangerous. There are certain risks that construction workers face every day due to the nature of the work. However, the unthinkable can still occur, including unforeseeable accidents. According to the Georgia Department of …
Buckhead, Georgia Restaurant Employee Shot During Break
In the scope and course of your employment, injuries can happen. In any industry, there’s a chance of an accident occurring or an illness developing over time. Fortunately, workers’ compensation exists to cover your medical bills and time off work during these incidents. But what happens when your …
Fulton County School Bus Driver Killed in Tragic Accident
There are many members of the clockwork that make a school function smoothly. From teachers to aides to counselors, everyone plays a role. This includes bus drivers who transport the students safely to and from school each day. What happens when tragedy strikes and one of those crucial members is …
DeKalb County EMT Struck & Killed While Assisting on Accident Scene
It goes without saying that first responders and EMTs have high-pressure jobs and courageously put themselves at risk to help others. Nevertheless, it comes as a shock when communities lose a first responder in the line of duty. Recently, one DeKalb County EMT was struck by a vehicle and killed …
