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• Savannah Workers Comp Attorney | Forklift Accident at Ocean Port Kills Worker
  Mar 30, 2012

  According to the Savannah Morning News, a forklift accident claimed the life of a Georgia port worker on Wednesday at Georgia Ports' Ocean Terminal.
  
  The worker has been identified as Dianne Pinckney Cobb, 57. She was a member of the International Longshoremen's Association Local 1475.
  
  Authorities say that the incident happened around 10:15 a.m. near a bulk carrier ship, the Arietta, which had just come in from Wilmington, NC.
  
  We offer our sympathies to the family and friends of Ms. Cobb after her tragic passing.
  
  Ty Wilson is a Savannah workers' comp attorney who has written three Workers' Compensation Special Reports that he offers to the public FREE of charge. Visit TyWilsonLaw.com to download your free reports or to order them by mail.
  
  If you have specific questions for a Georgia workers' compensation attorney, give Ty a call at 1-888-689-5224.
  

• Georgia Workers Comp Lawyer | UPDATE: One Worker Injured In Airport Hangar Collapse Has Died
  Feb 29, 2012

  30-year-old, Christopher Mathis, from Valdosta, died on Monday after injuries he sustained last Wednesday when a hangar collapsed at a Paulding County airport according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on ajc.com.
  
  Blake Swafford, Airport Director, reported to the AJC that 8-10 workers were on-site when the incident occured. The workers were working on support bracing for a new 30,000 sf corporate hangar.
  
  Another worker was also hurt in the incident, however, he has since been released from the hospital.
  
  The incident is under investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and it is also trying to be determined if wind had anything to do with the hanger collapsing.
  
  Ty Wilson is a metro Atlanta workers compensation lawyer who has written several workers compensation Special Reports. Visit TyWilsonLaw.com to download FREE, Frequently Asked Questions about Georgia Workers' Compensation.
  
  If you have specific questions for about Georgia workers' compensation, give Ty a call at 1-888-689-5224.
  

• Cobb County Workers Comp Lawyer | 2 Workers Hurt In Airport Hangar Collapse
  Feb 24, 2012

  According to an article on wsbtv.com, two construction workers were hurt at the Paulding County Airport when an aircraft hangar collapsed.
  
  The incident happened Wednesday afternoon. Both workers were transported to area hospitals. One of the workers was critically injured. Their names have not been released.
  
  Investigators from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are loking into the matter and what may have caused the hangar to collapse including the possibility of the gusty winds that day at the airport playing a part. The hangar was only partially constructed consisting of just a skeleton made of steel and did not have walls or a roof.
  
  We offer our best wishes to the injured workers and hope that they make full and quick recoveries from this unfortunate incident.
  
  Ty Wilson is a Cobb County workers' compensation attorney who offers the injured and families of the injured FREE information on the topic of Georgia workers' compensation and the workers' comp system in Georgia.
  
  Visit TyWilsonLaw.com to download Ty's FREE Special Report Frequently Asked Questions About Georgia Workers' Compensation.
  
  If you have specific questions for a Georgia workers' comp lawyer, give Ty a call at 1-888-689-5224.
  

• Cobb Workers' Comp Lawyer | Train and Truck Collide in Marietta
  Feb 07, 2012

  According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution on ajc.com, 3 members of a train crew were injured when their train collided with a truck in Marietta.
  
  The truck was hauling scrap metal and became stuck on the track located near Loudermilk Drive and Marble Mill Road around 4:00 p.m. on Monday reported police. Witnessness said attempts were made to get the truck off the tracks, however, to no avail. When the train approached from around a bend, it couldn't stop and T-boned the 18-wheeler said a witness.
  
  The driver of the truck was not injured in the wreck, as he was out of the cab when the crash occured.
  
  Three of the crew members from the train who complained of injuries were taken to an area hospital.
  
  Ty Wilson is a metro-Atlanta workers' compensation lawyer who has written several Georgia Workers' Compensation Special Reports that he offers FREE to the public. You can download Frequently Asked Questions About Georgia's Workers' Compensation at www.TyWilsonLaw.com. While you're there, check out Ty's articles, FAQs, and watch his videos. Doing so can give you a solid foundation of knowledge when it comes to Georgia workers' compensation claims.
  
  If you have questions and would like to speak to a Georgia Workers' Comp attorney, please give Ty a call at 1-888-689-5224.
  

• Georgia Corrections Officer Dies During Training
  Sep 01, 2011

  According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on ajc.com, a probation officer from the Georgia Department of Corrections died after being accidentally shot during a training exercise at a Jackson, Georgia prison.
  
  The officer's name has not yet been released and the incident is pending investigation.
  
  Ty Wilson is an Atlanta workers' compensation lawyer who strives to educate the injured and their families. He has written several workers' compensation reports that he offers free to the public. Call his office at 1-888-689-5224.

• Atlanta Gas Light Workers Injured in Forsyth
  Aug 30, 2011

  According to WSBTV.com, two Atlanta Gas Light workers were injured while attempting to repair a gas main on Monday.
  
  The incident occurred when the workers hit an underground power line while trying to fix the ruptured gas main.
  
  One worker was transported to Johns Creek hospital in stable condition and one worker was treated for injuries at the scene.
  
  Ty Wilson is an Atlanta workers' compensation attorney. His priority is to educate injured workers and their families and has written several reports related to Gerogia workers' compensation that he offers for free. Call 1-888-689-5224 for your FREE reports.
  
  Also, check out some of Ty's articles on workers comp in his library.

• Douglasville Townhouse Explosion
  Aug 24, 2011

  A maintenance worker suffered injuries after a gas explosion at Laura's Manor in Douglasville. He is currently being treated for his burns at Grady.
  
  The cause of the explosion is still unknown, however, Atlanta Gas Light is conducting an investigation.
  
  Four families were displaced after the incident.
  
  Ty Wilson is an Atlanta workers' compensation lawyer and is dedicated to assisting the injured and their families. He has several FREE reports available to help educate the public regarding Georgia workers' compensation claims. Call his office at 1-877-937-5454 and order your reports today.

• Georgia Power Worker Electrocuted While Repairing Lines
  Aug 12, 2011

  As reported by the Associated Press (AP), a Georgia Power Company worker with 20 years experience was electrocuted while working on a line along US Highway 82 east of Brookfield, Georgia.
  
  The employee, Steven Broadus Sellers, 48, of Moultrie, and other crew members were trying to restore power after a line went down due to a storm. He came in contact with a live line and was electrocuted according to the Tift County Coroner.
  
  Our prayers are with the family and friends of Mr. Sellers after this tragic accident.
  
  Ty Wilson is a Georgia workers compensation lawyer and is dedicated to helping injured people and their families. He offers a variety of free educational books and reports. Call his office at 1-888-689-5224.

• Worker Dies At Altanta Airport
  Aug 08, 2011

  A worker died on Tuesday after he was trapped under a hydraulic lift at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta.
  
  According to an Associated Press (AP) article on ABC12.com, a medical examiner identified the man as Eric Lee, 29, of Cartersville, GA.
  
  Emergency workers tried for hours to free Mr. Lee, who was trapped underneath a loading dock. He was a contractor doing a remodeling job.
  
  An investigation is underway.
  
  Our prayers are with the family and friends of Mr. Lee after this tragic accident.
  
  Ty Wilson is a workers’ compensation attorney in Georgia and is dedicated to helping injured people and their families. Call his office today at 888-689-5224 to order his free report, Common Myths Associated with Georgia Workers’ Compensation Claims. This report is intended to give you and/or your loved one a basic understanding of what you are entitled to under workers’ compensation.

• Fall Takes Life of Savannah Construction Worker
  Jul 27, 2011

  As reported by WSAV on WSAV.com and the Island Packet, a 60-year-old Savannah man, Juan Arriaga, has died from injuries he suffered after falling at a worksite on Hilton Head Island, SC.
  
  Arriaga was working on a heating and air conditioning system at a weight loss clinic when he fell through a hole. He was pronounced dead after being taken to Hilton Head Hospital.
  
  Our prayers are witih the family and friends of Mr. Arriaga after this tragic accident.
  
  Ty Wilson is a workers’ compensation attorney in Savannah, Georgia and is dedicated to helping injured people and their families. Call his office today at 888-689-5224 to order his free report, Common Myths Associated with Georgia Workers’ Compensation Claims. This report is intended to give you and/or your loved one a basic understanding of what you are entitled to under workers’ compensation and more importantly what you are not entitled to in your Georgia workers’ compensation claim.

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