See Articles Written by the Ramos Law Team About Injured On the Job in Georgia
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…
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,…
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…
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 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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…