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What does it mean to cross-examine as an attorney?
The adverse attorney may “cross-examine” a witness by interrogating him or her in open court. The adverse attorney aims to highlight the deficiencies in the witness’ testimony, expose inconsistencies, or elicit facts that are favorable to the other party. Commonly in a Georgia workers’ compensation case, the cross-examination occurs after the witness has offered its…
What is a Bench Trial?
The judiciary is often referred to as the “bench.” A bench trial is a trial where there is no jury and the judge serves two roles: (1) the person vested with the power to protect the procedural safeguards of the trial as to the rules of evidence and conduct of the parties and (2) the…
Will my Workers’ Compensation Benefits Cease if I have a Subsequent Injury?
A subsequent injury may sever an Employer/Insurer’s liability for medical care and indemnity benefits. Please see Board Rule 204. To determine whether the chain of causation is broken, it is necessary to examine the circumstances surrounding the subsequent injury, and answer questions such as: Did the subsequent injury occur at work? Did the subsequent injury…
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5 Tips to Stay Safe in the Workplace
In spite of training about safety, some workplace injuries are inevitable due to the nature of the work itself. However, as you can see in this infographic, you can minimize the casualty or the inflicted injury if you know the risks and hazards around your workplace. If you are working with machinery, in a confined…
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Does Workers’ Comp Cover Employees and Contractors?
Will you be covered by worker’s compensation law? This is the first thing that must be established to ensure that the tragedy you have been into can be compensated and you won’t be spending more for a no hope case. This infographic will reveal some methods and strategies that will help you get the compensation.
Common Issues About the Workers’ Compensation Process
If you are injured on the job, you must report your injury to your employer. This should be reported immediately when possible, but certainly within thirty (30) days. You then will also need to file your workers’ compensation claim with the Board within the statutory time frame set forth by Georgia law. Once you have…
The Benefits of Hiring an Atlanta Workers’ Compensation Attorney
If you’ve been injured on the job, you can attempt to get the benefits that you are entitled to on your own, but there are risks in filing workers’ compensation claims alone. Here are some of the challenges that an injured employee could run into (based on actual cases): Your employer may miscategorize you as…
How to File for Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Georgia
Updated article Month/day, 2023 You go to work to pay your bills, but occasionally, things happen in the workplace that limit your ability to make a living. If you experience an injury on the job in Georgia, you may wonder what to do next. Fortunately, workers’ compensation protects not just employers but employees, too. The…
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How to Choose a Personal Injury Attorney When There are so Many?
Wondering how to choose a personal injury or workers’ compensation attorney? Accidents can happen anytime, even in your workplace. You don’t want that to happen. Neither does your boss. However, because it happens, you have to deal with what else can you do to claim your claims. Ask help from an injury attorney. There could…
How do I Pick the Right Workers’ Compensation Attorney?
The workers’ compensation system can be a messy labyrinth of ever-changing regulations and policies. Without the help of an experienced workers’ compensation attorney, it can be easy to get lost in the maze and fail to recover timely and adequate compensation for your losses. If you should decide to hire an attorney, it can be…
Injured on the Job? Follow These Steps for a Positive Outcome
If you are injured on the job, you may be tempted to keep working because you don’t want to rock the boat. This could jeopardize your workers’ compensation claim down the line, however. Workers’ compensation regulations can be very tricky to navigate, and the wrong move can have significant repercussions. If you are hurt in…
When to Hire a Workers’ Comp Attorney
Accidents could happen anywhere even in the safest place you can think of. Much more in a workplace that has many uncontrollable factors that can cause the accident. Such unfortunate event can lead to other sufferings especially in the physical and emotional aspect of living. The law provides rights and privileges for victims. Know yours…
Going Back to Work After an Occupational Injury
Being injured on the job can be a jarring experience. Your health can take a beating and so can your career. Your life may now involve a litany of doctor’s appointments, and you may find yourself trying to navigate the often-perplexing workers’ compensation system to get the benefits that you deserve. At some point, your…
Work Injury Benefits, Compensation, and Payments in Georgia
If you have been injured on the job in Georgia and you are unable to return to work because of your work injury, you may be entitled to receive weekly income benefits as long as you are disabled from working. However, you likely have many other questions about the process, the amount of the…
The Importance of a Balanced Life
Life is the pursuit of happiness, but it’s a constant balancing act to achieve fulfillment in multiple aspects of our lives. We may be happy in the workplace, but if our personal relationships are suffering, it will be hard to find lasting joy. The same is true of the reverse. Even if we’re very happy…
International Women’s Day & Women in Law
International Women’s Day is approaching on March 8. Unlike some other observances, this one is not sponsored by any single organization. Rather, a variety of charities, academic institutions, government entities, and other groups choose to honor the day in different ways. International Women’s Day is observed globally. It took root in the 1900s and continues…
How Slowing Down can Speed Up Recovery
At Ramos & Law, we know the importance of reading. It’s an integral part of our profession that helps us serve our clients and uphold the justice system. Although there are many crime shows on television that glorify the legal profession, the bottom line is that most of what we do involves reading and writing…
Reasonable Accommodation for Injured Workers
If you have been injured on the job, you should take the necessary steps to receive adequate workers’ compensation benefits. These include informing your employer immediately and seeing a physician who is sanctioned by your company. Many people can resume their old job without a hitch, but others may need to return in a different…
Employers: Don’t Cut Corners on Workers’ Compensation
If you are an employer, you are undoubtedly familiar with high workers’ compensation rates. As you strive to keep your overhead low and eke out a profit, it can feel like a burden to pay these rates. It may be tempting to take creative steps to avoid paying for this coverage. In fact, a small…
Workers’ Compensation Lawyer for Atlanta, Georgia
All of us at the Ramos Law Firm are pleased to serve the great city of Atlanta. Atlanta, Georgia is a sprawling metropolis famous for many things, including hosting the 1996 Olympics. The history of Atlanta is the story of the evolving South. The city played a pivotal role during the Civil Rights Movement of…