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Could the insurance company be following me or taking surveillance of me?
The Employer/Insurer may place an injured employee “under surveillance”. In theory, the insurance company uses surveillance to
Change of Condition For The Worse
Generally, a “change in condition for the worse” is defined as a change in the injured employee’s wage earning capacity, physical condition, or status after the original “condition” was established under the law. (O.C.G.A. § 34-9-104) The original condition is usually the establishment of the worker’s weekly benefits or medical status. The injured employee has…
Bryan Ramos Teaches Workers’ Compensation at Clayton State University
On June 24, 2010 Bryan Ramos will be a guest lecturer at Clayton State University. He will be teaching a class on Georgia Workers’ Compensation at 7:00 pm. See the links below for the class material. This information will be available on our site indefinitely by searching “Clayton State”.
City of Atlanta layoffs
According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, dozens of Atlanta city workers, including Department of Corrections and airport
Workers’ Compensation statistics
In 2008, The Bureau of Labor Statistics found that almost 3.7 million nonfatal injuries and illnesses occurred on the job throughout the United States. In Georgia, the State Board of Workers’ Compensation cited that over 35,550 weekly
Brain Injuries and Financial Assistance for Injured Workers
Closed head injuries occur in workers’ compensation settings every year. The Brain Injury Association of Georgia consists of survivors, family members, professionals and friends who have been impacted
Home Depot cutting jobs – 150 in Atlanta; what’s the impact on workers’ comp claims
According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, The Home Depot will be laying off 1,000 employees including 150 in Atlanta. However, Home Depot is said to be adding 200 jobs in Atlanta in the near future. Many of these jobs will be
Hearing loss at work: potential changes to acceptable levels
Citing that nearly 22 million American workers are exposed to hazardous noise on a daily basis and that occupational hearing loss continues to plague industry workers, the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) requested a reduction of the
Bryan Ramos announced as a 2010 Georgia Rising Star
Super Lawyers published their 2010 Georgia Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list this month. Ramos & Law is proud to announce that Bryan Ramos has been selected as a Georgia 2010 Rising Star.
Fuel Tank Company to be headquartered in Gainesville, GA
Yazaki Corporation will create 40 new jobs as it places its North American headquarters in Gainesville, Georgia. This company makes fuel tanks for original manufacturers. The company will occupy a 45,000 square foot building in the
An increase in housing construction may lead to an increase in workers’ compensation claims
The Washington Post recently reported that housing construction posted a better-than-expected increase in January. This activity is the highest level in six months. This slump has been the worst in decades. However, this gain provides
What if I am terminated because of my injury?
Many injured workers are terminated because of their work injuries. If this occurs, the law provides relief under the Workers’ Compensation Act. In these cases the employee may be entitled to TTD benefits to help replace his income while he continues his job search. There are certain deadlines to be followed
Workplace injuries sustained by manufacturing employees
Injuries often occur in the manufacturing settings. In December 2009, the U.S. manufacturing market expanded at the fastest pace in more than three years. The Institute for Supply Management’s factory index rose to
Deepest Sympathies to the Family of Georgia Paramedic Paul Holmes
Ramos & Law extends its deepest condolences to the family of Paul Holmes, a Georgia paramedic, who died early Monday morning at Grady Memorial Hospital. It is the Firm’s understanding.
What benefits am I entitled to if my employer reduces my work hours and pay because of my workers’ compensation injury?
When an employer reduces the injured employee’s hours or pay because of her workers’ compensation accident, the employer may be required to pay a portion of the difference between the average weekly wage before the accident and the average weekly wage after the accident. The difference in these wages would be taken at a 2/3…
NCR Columbus Plant Opens on October 29, 2009
On October 29, the NCR Corporation opened its 350,000 sq. ft. ATM manufacturing facility in Columbus, Georgia. Approximately 870 jobs will be created at the new Columbus facility over the next three years. It has been reported
Bryan Ramos Delivers Speech to the Ghandi Foundation of USA
On October 10, 2009, Bryan Ramos, the managing attorney at the Ramos Law Firm, represented the Filipino community to celebrate the 140th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Ghandi. The event was held that the Martin Luther King Center in downtown Atlanta. The event consisted of
Ramos Participates in Walk for the Empowerment of Asians-Americans
On October 10, 2009, Bryan Ramos, an Asian workers’ compensation attorney, participated in the Center for Pan Asian Community Services’ (CPACS) “Together Empowering Asian-American Walk”. The event was held at the CPACS center in Doraville, Georgia, and included numerous members from the various
Ramos attends GALEO Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon
On October 9, 2009, Bryan Ramos, the managing workers’ compensation attorney, attended the Georgia Association of Latin Elected Officials (GALEO) Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon at the Gwinnett Technical College in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The keynote speaker was Juan Andrade, Ph.D., president of the U.S. Hispanic