In January 2021, a liquid nitrogen leak at the Foundation Food Group poultry plant in Gainesville, Georgia, claimed the lives of 6 workers who died …
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When Work-Related Accidents Happen: Lessons from the Georgia Bus Crash on I-16
On June 14, 2024, a multi-car accident on Interstate 16 in Bulloch County, Georgia, significantly strained local emergency resources. The initial …
Back Pain at Work: The Silent Epidemic Robbing Workers of Their Livelihoods
For many people, chronic back and neck injuries are more than just physical problems; they turn life into a constant struggle, robbing them of their …
Tyson Foods Faces Scrutiny Over Ongoing Ammonia Leaks
A recent investigation has uncovered a troubling history of ammonia leaks and worker injuries at Tyson Foods, one of the largest meat processors in …
Vehicle Accident on a Georgia Movie Set Leaves 8 People Injured
In a dramatic accident on the Georgia set of the movie The Pickup, 8 crew members were hospitalized following a collision between an armored truck and …
Mental Health Crisis in Construction: Report Reveals Rising Suicide Rates
In Georgia and across the U.S., the construction industry is experiencing a mounting mental health crisis. Long workdays, physical hazards, and …
College Students Consider: Should Injured Workers Lose Benefits for Willful Misconduct?
Each year, Gerber & Elkins Workers' Compensation Attorneys holds an essay writing contest to help support students seeking higher education. This …
Gerber & Elkins Law Scholarship Winner: Willful Misconduct Exclusion
In Georgia, workers who suffer injuries on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits, which cover medical expenses and a …
Ben Gerber Inducted Into College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers
The College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers announced the induction of Ben Gerber as a Fellow in March 2024. “The election as a Fellow is the …
