On January 28, 2021, there was a nitrogen leak in Foundation Food Group’s cooling system located in Gainesville, Georgia. Eleven people were hospitalized and 6 were tragically killed. Now, the families of those victims are filing a wrongful death lawsuit. They’re filing against the Messer Group, a …
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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.
DeKalb Co. Police Officer Killed Downtown Connector Crash
It’s undeniable that working for law enforcement is one of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. They are trained to prepare for the worst possible scenarios, but even still, sometimes the unthinkable can happen. One such tragedy happened on January 2, 2021 when a veteran DeKalb County police …
Angry Customer Throws Bricks at Buckhead Chick-Fil-A Drive Thru Window
By now, it’s understandable that many people are frustrated by the COVID-19 precautions, protocols and general disruption of daily life. Many wish to return to the way things were pre-pandemic. However, one local woman was so disgruntled by the pandemic policies at the Buckhead Chick-Fil-A that she …
Why Workers’ Compensation Cases Need Better Communication
One of the main complaints in a workers’ compensation case from both the perspective of the injured worker and the insurance company is communication — more specifically, the lack of communication between all the involved individuals and parties. Who’s involved in a workers’ compensation case? There …
Poultry Plant Liquid Nitrogen Leak Kills 6, Injures More in Gainesville, GA
The Thursday morning of January 28th seemed like any other, until tragedy struck in the town of Gainesville, GA, roughly 50 miles northeast of Atlanta. A liquid nitrogen leak in a food processing plant in Gainesville killed 6 people and more were immediately rushed to the hospital. According to …
Georgia Residents Receive Extended Unemployment Benefits; No Delays Expected
As much as we all would’ve liked to leave COVID-19 in 2020, it has followed us into the new year. But in addition to encouraging vaccine news, there’s also some good news for Georgians who currently rely on unemployment. The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) has announced that there will be …
