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Injured on the Job? Follow These Steps for a Positive Outcome

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…

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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

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 and Payments in the state of Georgia

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

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 & 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

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

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

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…

Workers’ Compensation Lawyer for Buford, Georgia

Ramos Law Firm is happy to serve the people of Buford. With a population between 12,000 and 13,000, Buford, Georgia can easily be mistaken as a small town in the South. It lies on 17 square miles of land located largely in Gwinnett County, with a small parcel in Hall County. It was originally a…

Workers’ Compensation Lawyer for Decatur, Georgia

Ramos & Law is proud to service Decatur residents and their workers’ compensation needs. Decatur, Georgia is so close to Atlanta that the city borders blur. However, the Atlanta suburb has a history and personality all its own. Decatur was founded in 1823, much earlier than Atlanta. Decatur was destined to host a railroad hub,…

Workers’ Compensation Lawyer for Smyrna, Georgia

Ramos & Law has offices close to Smyrna, and our staff is proud to serve the city’s residents. Smyrna, Georgia is a city located northwest of Atlanta. It is part of the Atlanta Metropolitan Area and has a population of 51,271 as of the 2010 census. With a total area of 15.4 square miles, it…

Worried About Your Job After Taking Time off for an Injury?

Worried About Your Job After Taking Time off for an Injury?

If you have been injured on the job, you may be facing a number of quandaries.  First, you may be trying to navigate the workers’ compensation process. This can entail getting adequate medical treatment as well as paid time off of work for injuries.  You may also be concerned about your job—especially if your recovery…

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What Should I Do if I Get Hurt on the Job: An Infographic Guide

The workplace is full of hazards and meeting an accident there is not impossible despite constant care. If it does happen, you have compensation rights that you can take with the help of a job injury attorney. However, it also requires some action on your part. This infographic will provide details on the next steps…

Abraham Lincoln’s Lawyer Days

Abraham Lincoln’s Lawyer Days

At Ramos & Law, we respect the efforts of skilled and honorable attorneys who have gone before us.  In the lead-up to President’s Day on February 19, we tip our hats to great presidents like Abraham Lincoln who were also great lawyers.  Back in Lincoln’s day, attorney fees usually ranged from $5 to $20 per…

Freedom to Hire an Attorney

Freedom to Hire an Attorney

February 1st marks National Freedom Day, a celebration that has its roots in President Lincoln’s presidency.  On this day in 1865, President Lincoln signed a resolution that outlawed slavery.  This resolution would later become the 13th Amendment to the Constitution. Today, people honor the day with festivals and ceremonies celebrating the freedoms that all Americans…

Injured on the Job? Follow These Tips

Injured on the Job? Follow These Tips

If you have been hurt on the job, you may have a lot of questions about what to do next.  Should you tell your employer? Or just lay low?  Should you seek help from a physician immediately?  Or see if your injury can heal on its own?    If you are weighing these concerns—or…

The Benefits of Hiring a Workers’ Compensation Attorney

The Benefits of Hiring a Workers’ Compensation Attorney

So you’ve been injured on the job. In a perfect world, you would be able to get adequate compensation and first-rate medical care.  Unfortunately, this is not a perfect world. As you begin to deal with your employer’s insurance company, you may quickly start to feel like you are in over your head. If you…

Don’t Forget to Say Thank You

Don’t Forget to Say Thank You

January is National Thank You Month—a great way to start out the year. As we move into 2018, it’s worthwhile to reflect on the blessings of the past year.  Being grateful isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s also good for us.   Science has shown that people who express gratitude regularly enjoy better mental and…