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Eligibility Requirements for Georgia Workers’ Compensation
Most workers rarely think about workers’ compensation until they need it for an injury they’ve sustained on the job. Unfortunately, this means that when it’s time to file a claim, they are uncertain about how to initiate and navigate the workers’ compensation system, or even wonder if they are eligible to receive any benefits at…
How Do Workers’ Compensation Payments Work in Georgia?
Workers’ compensation insurance exists to provide injured workers with a reprieve after getting hurt while on the clock. No matter the industry you’re in, it’s important to get the money you deserve after sustaining injuries. But how do workers’ compensation payments work in Georgia, how do you start filing a claim, and what are the…
City of Atlanta Employees: Understanding Your Workers’ Compensation Rights
Atlanta has the sixth largest metropolitan area in the U.S. and prides itself on the tremendous number of industries contributing to the nation’s economy. Some of the larger industries within Metro-Atlanta’s economy, including healthcare, government, transportation, and many more employ thousands of government workers, all of whom are essential to keeping Metro-Atlanta productive and running…
Georgia State Employee Injury Claims: What You Need to Know
Georgia state employment unfairly tends to have an unjustified association with a sedentary work environment, but the reality is that the State of Georgia employs nearly 70,000 hard workers across a diverse array of sectors, including construction, healthcare, administration, and public safety. It’s also important to note that even though serious workplace injuries are more…
Workers’ Compensation for Hartsfield-Jackson Employees: Navigating Injury Claims Occurring in the World’s Busiest Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International is considered the busiest airport in the world, and it’s all thanks to the thousands of employees who keep it running from day to day. Unfortunately, the demands and complexities of airport work come with a higher risk of workplace injuries. Workers’ compensation benefits are designed to cover medical expenses, lost wages,…
How to Win Georgia Workers’ Compensation Claims
Georgia is an industrious and hardworking state, but even the most efficient and careful workers can still get hurt on the job. When injuries or illnesses arise from the workplace, employees’ only option is to file for workers’ compensation benefits. Unfortunately, the Georgia workers’ compensation claims process is difficult to navigate and deceptively complex. Below…
Injury Claims for Beverage Delivery Drivers
Beverage workers are ultimate industrial athletes. They are asked to load bulky heavy materials, drive big industrial vans and rigs on Georgia’s busiest highways, unload the freight, and then stock the merchandise on many occasions. If you are a beverage delivery driver, you will likely find yourself moving at a rapid pace at the beginning…
What is Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) in Georgia Workers’ Compensation Claims
Understanding MMI Workers’ Compensation in Georgia The unfortunate reality for many workers injured on the job is that they often never see the accident coming. However, what’s more surprising is how long the recovery can take. You may think you’ll be back to work in a week or two, but months later, your injury isn’t…
Georgia Corrections Officer Injury Claims: Get the Compensation You Deserve with Expert Workers’ Comp Lawyers
Georgia Corrections Officer Accidents & Injuries Lawyer The state of Georgia is home to not only 34 state prisons, but also incarcerates more people per-capita than any other democratic government, according to the Georgia Budget & Policy Institute. Georgia correctional officers are tasked with demanding jobs requiring long hours, high anxiety, and a significantly lower…
How Long Does It Take to Receive Georgia Workers’ Comp Benefits?
If you’ve been injured at work, Georgia employees are entitled to certain benefits by law. However, there are instances where your employer or its insurance company might deny your claim, delay payment, or otherwise drag their feet. When this occurs, working with a skilled Atlanta workers’ comp lawyer can get you the answers you need,…
When Will Workers’ Comp Offer a Settlement?
If you’re wondering when workers’ comp will offer a settlement, it is likely because you have already gone through the frustrating filing process that Georgia claimants must go through to open a case, wait for routine approvals, and suffer through delay after delay. Waiting to hear back from the insurance companies assigned to your case…
Are Workers’ Compensation Benefits Taxable?
Are workers’ comp benefits taxable? At Ramos & Law, we hear this question all the time come April. Under section 104 of the IRS code, workers’ compensation payments or proceeds from a personal injury recovery are not taxable. Unfortunately, certain Social Security benefits may be subjected to tax liability. A Georgia workers’ compensation lawyer may…
What are Repetitive Motion Injuries in Workers’ Compensation?
Workers’ compensation can cover a wide variety of injuries. Many people associate workers’ compensation claims with traumatic, sudden, or severe injuries, but all types of injuries occur at work. Other injuries, including repetitive motion injuries, can be just as painful and frustrating, keeping you from performing daily tasks. All injury types deserve care and…
Celebrating Women in Law on International Women’s Day
Updated article March 8, 2023 On March 8, charities, academic institutions, government entities, professional organizations, and businesses worldwide recognize and celebrate International Women’s Day. This global day celebrates women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements and marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equity. It began in 1911, and over a century later, it…
Injured Georgia Workers: Weekly Monetary Benefits in Workers’ Compensation Claims
Injured Georgia workers are not always able to return back to work due to their work injury. In these cases, the hurt employee may be deemed “totally disabled.” Should this occur, the employee hurt at work may be entitled to money benefits under
Applying for Social Security – Another Resource for Those Injured at Work
Workers’ Compensation benefits are a way that bridges the gap between disability and returning to work. However, in some instances these payments may not be enough to care for the needs of someone who has a long term injury. In these cases, Social Security benefits may provide an injured person with an alternative source of…
Handling Your Workers’ Compensation Doctors Appointments
In our firm, we believe our health is the most important thing in your case. When you are hurt on the job, the employer is required to furnish remedial medical treatment to you. Oftentimes, the employer may have a say in which doctor you get to treat to see. Before you step into the doctor’s…
Is COVID-19 Covered by Workers’ Comp?
Unfortunately, it is very difficult for Georgia’s working class to obtain workers’ compensation benefits if employees contract the COVID-19 virus. While the Act includes statutory coverage for “occupational diseases,” employees bear the burden of satisfying a five-prong test where they are required to explicitly show causation. Under O.C.G.A. § 34-9-280(2), employees must prove: (A) A…
4 tips on Avoiding Occupational Injuries in the Hospital
In our firm, we believe that prevention is crucial in preventing workplace injuries and accidents. Over the years, our practice has seen a rise in workplace injuries among nurses and nursing assistants. Hospital workers often face risks of head injuries. A brain and head injuries lawyer can help protect their rights.Studies have shown that high…