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Workers’ Compensation Attorneys Featured On Radio Show
On June 25, 2009, Bryan Ramos and Adriana Sola Capifali were featured on channel 890 “Poderosa” to discuss workers’ compensation issues particular to the Hispanic worker. The Georgia attorneys were
State Employees are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits
It is not surprising that the largest employer of Georgia workers is the State of Georgia itself. The State of Georgia has dozens of agencies from the State Accounting Office to the Department of Transportation. Under the workers’ compensation code, state workers are included as eligible employees for benefits should they be injured on the…
Attorneys Contribute Time In Educating Latino Community About Workers’ Compensation Rights
In conjunction with the Georgia State Bar and the YLD’s Minorities In the Profession Committee, the Ramos Law Firm organized and presented “Law Day” to the Latin American Association in Atlanta, Georgia on June 27, 2009. The event was designed to provide an educational forum to
Make-A-Wish Foundation Recognizes Ramos Law Firm
Since it’s Friday we thought we’d keep it light today. At Ramos Law Firm we like to promote community involvement and get involved ourselves. Earlier this year several attorneys, staff members and their families participated in the Walk for Wishes to benefit
How Will I Receive Medical Treatment if My Workers’ Comp Claim is Controverted?
When the Employer/Insurer “controverts” or determines a workers’ compensation claim is not compensable, the Employer/Insurer will not pay for the injured Employee’s medical treatment. Consequently, the injured Employee will be responsible for finding a physician to treat with and for payment of his or her medical bills. This determination does not
What Role Does Medical History Play in Workers’ Compensation Claims?
Most individuals enjoy a certain level of privacy regarding their medical history. Most employees are weary about sharing intimate details about their medical history with the employer/insurer; however, pursuant to O.C.G.A. 34-9-207, the employer/insurer may be entitled to this information. In a Georgia workers’ compensation claim
What is the value of my workers’ compensation case?
A common question that the Atlanta attorneys of Ramos Law Firm are asked is “how much is my case worth?” While there is no amount of money that could fully compensate an injured worker for the pain and heartache she experiences, the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act provides a framework to consider. First, it is important…
What Happens at a Workers’ Compensation Hearing?
Workers’ Compensation Hearings In a Georgia workers’ compensation case, neither party is not entitled to a jury trial. Instead, the injured worker or the employer is entitled to an “evidentiary hearing” before an administrative law judge (ALJ) with the State Board of Workers’ Compensation. This “bench trial” is considered injured workers’ or employer’s “day in…
When is the Right Time to Settle My Workers’ Comp Case?
In our Georgia workers’ compensation practice, injured workers often ask, “when is the right time to settle my workers’ compensation claim?” When considering that the fact that in an accepted workers’ compensation claim, the insurance company furnishes remedial medical care to the injured worker, we often recommend that the employee reach “maximum medical improvement” (MMI)…
How long do I have to…file my claim, notify my supervisor, etc.
If you are injured at work in Georgia there are several deadlines you should be aware of in order to preserve any potential workers’ compensation claim you may have. First, you must give the employer notice of the injury within 30 days of the injury date. (O.C.G.A. § 34-9-80). You then have
Referrals From The Authorized Treating Physician
With any injury or illness, it is common for a primary treating physician to find it necessary to refer the patient to another doctor for specialized care. Obviously, in a workers’ compensation setting, this is also possible. The question then arises, how does the Workers’ Compensation Act provide for such referrals?
What Does a WC-104 Mean for Me and My Workers’ Comp Claim?
After being involved in a work-related accident, you will undoubtedly appear for medical appointments with your authorized treating physician. At some point, in most claims, prior to being released to full duty, your authorized treating physician will release you to work with light duty restrictions. That means
Can my unborn child receive workers compensation benefits?
Let’s imagine for a moment that an employee is injured on the job on March 25, 2003. At that time, the employee’s wife was pregnant. The child was born on August 5, 2003. The injured employee dies on September 1, 2003. Would the newborn child be entitled to dependency benefits? Yes. While an employer will…
What can I do if my employer ignores my request for treatment authorization?
After an employee is injured on the job, they are permitted to seek treatment with one of many authorized physicians on a panel. In some situations, that particular authorized physician may recommend additional treatment or testing from another physician. When this happens,
Can my personal health condition prevent me from obtaining workers compensation benefits?
In a recent case, a court was asked to decide whether an employee’s obesity was the primary cause of a work injury which would have prevented the employee from receiving benefits. The court announced that the determining factor was whether the employee was injured while performing an activity that was part of his/her job. If…
What Happens to My Health Insurance if I Settle My Claim?
One of the major concerns any person has when leaving a job, either voluntarily or involuntarily, is what to do about health insurance. If the employee had health benefits with the employer, there is continuing coverage available through COBRA. This coverage is typically
Should I Apply for Social Security?
One of the questions that can be a source of great anguish is whether or not an injured employee should apply for Social Security Disability benefits. It requires the employee to consider that he or she may never be able to return to be a productive member of the workforce. The very thought of it…
Does the Panel of Physicians Affect the Type of Medical Treatment I Will Receive?
Employers who are subject to the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act are required to post a panel of physicians. The employer’s panel of physicians consists of medical facilities or individual physicians who are authorized to render treatment to employees injured on the job. There are three types of panels employers may elect to post:
Will my failure to wear my seat belt harm my workers comp claim?
There are many Americans that drive commercial vehicles as part of their daily job. Since their jobs include driving, they must face the hazards of the roads and highways. What happens if an employee is involved in a car accident while working, and he is not wearing a seat belt at the time of the…
Why Isn’t My Case Moving Along More Quickly
If you have suffered a work-related injury and cannot work, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Yet when an employer/insurer denies benefits for any reason, there can certainly be some frustration while waiting for results from a claim filed with the State Board of Workers’ Compensation. That frustration