Most people have heard about the woman who sued McDonald’s because her coffee was too hot. This case is often used by critics as an example of what happens when “lawyers run amok.” However, few people know that the resulting lawsuit demonstrated that McDonald’s did indeed know that they were …
Workers' Compensation
Exceptions to Georgia’s Workers’ Compensation “No-Fault” Rule
On Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Oakland, California, a helicopter dropped an enormous air-conditioning unit onto a city street. (The picture and video are worth viewing to see the sheer size of the unit.) There were workers’ all around coordinating the movement and the task looked extremely …
Are Reactions To The COVID-19 Vaccine Covered Under Workers’ Compensation in Georgia?
At the time this article was written, over 21.7 million Americans have been infected with COVID-19—and this number is rising more every day. Even scarier is the fact that this number only accounts for confirmed cases and drastically underrepresents the real level of spread. In fact, the Centers for …
Legalizing Marijuana, Workers’ Comp & Intoxication in the Workplace
Georgia has strict rules when it comes to impairment in the workplace. Simply put, intoxication is not allowed. This goes for both narcotics and for alcohol. Many businesses prominently display signs that assert that their business is a drug and alcohol-free zone. If an employer determines that one …
Can Injured or Ill Poll Workers Get Workers’ Comp in Georgia?
As the election season winds to close, the word still continues for many poll workers—as it has for months now leading up to Election Day. Poll workers have a lot to do before and after Election Day. In that time, there are a number of things that can go wrong, including injury or illness to the …
What If My Workplace Shuts Down While I’m Receiving Workers’ Comp Benefits?
Sadly, many businesses are closing temporarily or permanently due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving millions of Americans anxious about their jobs and whether or not they’ll still have one when we come through the other side of this crisis. There are also thousands of injured employees receiving …
