Refusing to Work When Risk of Work Injury in Georgia is Imminent

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by Lisa Callahan lisacallahan@murphylawyer.com

8/18/2011
James K. Murphy
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Refusing to Work When Risk of Work Injury in Georgia is Imminent

If you think you are at risk of suffering a life-threatening work injury in Georgia you legally can refuse to go to work. If you have already suffered a serious injury, you should speak with a Hiram, GA work injury attorney to preserve your legal rights.

When the threat of a fatal injury is imminent, you should report the danger to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): 1-800-321-OSHA. In order for you to refuse to go to work because of imminent danger, the following must be true:

you think that death or severe physical injury (amputation, paralysis, blindness, traumatic brain injury) will occur if you perform your work duties;
your employer is aware of the problem and refuses to take corrective action; and
it would take too long to eliminate the danger through other means, such as by requesting that OSHA conduct an investigation.

Safety in the workplace should be a priority for employees in all industries. When you become the victim of a work injury in Georgia, you should take action by consulting with a Hiram, GA work injury attorney. An attorney can help prepare your Workers' Compensation claim and ensure that you seek benefits that you need and deserve.

When It's Time to Contact a Hiram, GA Work Injury Attorney

Filing a Georgia Workman's Comp claim can result in having to deal with multiple parties. Your claim not only involves your employer, but may also involve 3^rd parties such as equipment manufacturers. At Murphy & Associates our attorneys are ready to answer your questions about your legal rights after a workplace accident. We make it a point to provide useful, free information, so you can make an educated decision before you choose to hire us.

If you have been injured and have questions about your accident or your potential personal injury case, start by visiting our article library for relevant and helpful information regarding injuries and cases. You can watch our videos for information from and about James Murphy, or request our FREE books on what to do after an accident or when buying insurance in Georgia. Contact us today - 1-770-577-3020.

Category: Workers' Compensation

Labels: hazardous workplace work injury worker’s comp claim Workers’ Compensation Workplace injury

At Murphy & Associates, LLC we provide free consultations for work related accidents and personal injury claims. If you have been injured on the job and have questions for a Atlanta Workers Comp Attorney you may be interested in the following helpful information and ways to contact us: