Amazon Workplace Injuries: Insights from the December 2024 Forbes Report The recent Forbes article dated December 23, 2024, highlights a critical issue that affects countless workers: the prevalence of workplace injuries at Amazon. As a company renowned for its efficiency and rapid delivery systems, Amazon’s operational demands often come at a cost to its workforce. For Georgia workers, this report …
Workerscompensation.com recently shared an interim report from the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. The Committee found that Amazon workers are getting hurt at higher rates than previously reported by the company. It concluded that “… on the job injuries to Amazon warehouse workers are higher during busy times than the company had reported, and the company may be …
Young workers are more likely to get injured on the job than older workers. According to the CDC, workers aged 15–24 are 1.2–2.3 times more likely to be injured than workers aged 25–44. A 2024 report from the Workers Compensation Research Institute found that workers under 25 reported more frequent injuries than those 55 and older.
The authorized treating physician (ATP) in a Georgia workers’ compensation case has tremendous power. The ATP is responsible for overseeing an injured worker’s medical care from start to finish. This includes making treatment recommendations, assigning work restrictions and making referrals to other specialists, if needed. When an injured worker reaches maximum medical improvement (MMI), it will be up to the …
The majority of the time, when we settle a workers’ compensation case, we resolve both the income benefits and medical benefits portions of the case in a global settlement. However, there are some circumstances where it is more beneficial to settle the income benefits portion only and leave the medical open for the remainder of our client’s lifetime. My clients …
The answer to this question may surprise you! The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) recently reported that individuals who suffer shoulder injuries on the job receive the longest period of temporary total disability benefits for being out of work. The average length of time it takes someone with a shoulder injury to return to work is 123 days. The …
Forklifts are essential equipment in many industries, but they can pose significant risks if not operated and managed safely. Forklift injuries can result from a variety of factors, including operator errors, mechanical failures, inadequate training, and poor workplace practices. Here are some common types of forklift injuries and ways to prevent them: Falls: Operators can fall from the forklift due …
The Georgia Court of Appeals recently handed down a favorable ruling for injured workers’. In City of Atlanta, et. al. v. Sebastian, the Court of Appeals found that the employer/insurer’s suspension of weekly income benefits based upon a full duty release of a referral physician, rather than the “authorized treating physician” was invalid. The Court affirmed the lower decisions of the …
Firefighters are regularly at risk for injuries due the nature of their work activities. Most firefighters who suffer work related injuries are males between the ages of 25 and 54, with the highest number of claims occurring in the 35-44 age group bracket. The most common firefighter injuries are thermal burns, smoke inhalation, back, lower and upper extremity sprains, fractures, …
Opioids are a class of drugs that include prescription pain medication such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine and morphine. While opioids can be effective in managing pain, they also come with the risk of dependence, addiction, and other adverse effects. In the past, doctors in Georgia, like in many other states, commonly prescribed opioids to injured workers to manage their pain. …
