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The prospect of being unable to work due to injury can be frightening. Many people can get quickly overwhelmed when trying to navigate the worker’s compensation process while worried about paying their bills and supporting their families. If you’ve had a prior workers’ compensation claim, you may be familiar with how the process works, but may be worried about whether… READ MORE

Burn injuries suffered at work are more common than you might think. A serious burn injury can leave you unable to work for weeks, months, or possibly even years. In addition to treatment and recovery, you will also need to figure out how to replace your lost income and get compensation for your medical expenses. The challenges are numerous and… READ MORE

Workplace violence poses a serious threat to many members of the workforce across the country. From a simple assault to gun violence, the injuries employees suffer can leave them unable to pay their bills or support their families. If you’re the victim of workplace violence, you are probably feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next.  At Nelson &… READ MORE

Workers’ compensation is provided by employers intended to pay benefits to employees injured at work, regardless of who was at fault. If you’ve been injured and unable to work, workers’ compensation can cover your lost income and pay your medical expenses. Unfortunately, the process can be somewhat complicated and difficult to understand.  At Nelson & Smith, Attorneys at Law, our… READ MORE

Construction work is notoriously dangerous work – wherever it takes place. When the construction work is road construction, it can increase the risk of certain accidents and injuries. When you think about working alongside traffic, it’s not difficult to imagine exactly how dangerous that work can be. If you’ve been injured while working on road construction, you need the professional… READ MORE

While any injury sustained on the job can be serious, electrical injuries are among the most painful and severe injuries that an employee can sustain. Further, while an electrical injury can occur in the course of nearly any kind of work, they are most common on construction sites, which are rife with heavy equipment, machinery, and an abundance of electrical… READ MORE

Traffic accidents that involve trucks are among the most dangerous accidents on our roadways. When a massive semi-truck’s cargo spills in the process of an accident, it makes things that much more dangerous and deadly. Even when the cargo itself is relatively innocuous, the damage caused by cargo that spills out at highway speeds is difficult to overestimate. When that… READ MORE

When you drive, you accept the responsibility of doing so safely, which includes adhering to the rules of the road and following all traffic lights and signals. Drivers who choose to run red lights make our roadways far more dangerous for everyone on them. In fact, running red lights is closely associated with some of the most serious traffic accidents… READ MORE

As much as you may enjoy your job, it’s important to recognize that it can also be physically hard on you. In fact, some types of work are especially hard on our backs. Understanding the risk involved can help you avoid being injured on the job. If you do sustain a back injury at work, consult with an experienced Macon… READ MORE

There is no real average for work-related back injury claim settlements, as each case depends on several factors when benefits are calculated. Back injuries are probably the most common type of serious work-related injury, largely because they can occur as the result of an isolated accident and develop over time from physically demanding job responsibilities. One component that back injury… READ MORE