On May 6, 2021, the Town Center Mall in Cobb County, Georgia was shut down by police as they investigated an armed robbery and shooting that took place at the jewelry store. Officers were summoned to A&M Custom Jewelry around 3:20 that afternoon. They determined that the robbery was committed …
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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.
New Report Compares Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits by State
An interactive tool for comparing compensation requirements, limits and deadlines for fatal work accidents ATLANTA, Ga., May 27, 2021 — Following a fatal workplace accident, many families are confused about what compensation they are entitled to. Since laws vary depending on where you live and …
Brink’s Security Driver Shot Outside Atlanta Cafe
On May 4, 2021, gunfire erupted outside of a cafe in northwest Atlanta. While a Brink’s security team was stopped for a snack break, the gunman tried to steal the armored security truck. While picking up food from a restaurant on the corner of Marietta Boulevard and Coronet Way, one of the Brink’s …
DeKalb County Restaurant Worker Dies in Kitchen Explosion
On the afternoon of May 11, 2021, there was an explosion in the kitchen of a DeKalb County restaurant. Tragically, a woman who was working died from her injuries. The restaurant where this tragedy occured is Main Moon Chinese, located on Hugh Howell Road in Tucker, Georgia. According to the fire …
Workplace Safety & Workers’ Comp At UGA Are Areas of Failure, According to Rally
On April 30, 2021, there was a rally at the University of Georgia Administration (UGA) for an end-of-the-year review to draw attention to several failures that UGA employees and local community members believe the administration has fallen short in, including workers’ compensation and workplace …
Georgia Employers Must Provide FMLA Outside of Workers’ Comp
According to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, employers could be determined “guilty” for violating the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) if they fail to provide employees with notice of their rights and protections under the FMLA in regards to workers’ compensation. In April 2021, the …