See Articles Written by the Ramos Law Team About Injured On the Job in Georgia
Permanent Partial Disability or PPD Definition Injured workers may question what a permanent partial disability rating (PPD) means to their workers’ compensation case. Essentially, the PPD rating is a final medical assessment of a worker’s injury as it relates to his ability to function. At some point during the recovery process after an injury, the…
The short answer to this question is, no. There are no jury trials in workers’ compensation. That does not, however mean that you may not be in court at some point. When an injured worker goes to workers’ compensation “court,” this is generally referred to as an “evidentiary hearing,” where the claim is heard by…
Many injured workers in Georgia ask us if their workers’ compensation benefits are taxable. Fortunately, they are not normally considered taxable income at the state or federal level. Workers’ Compensation and Taxes IRS Code 26 U.S. Code § 104 states that amounts received under workers’ compensation acts in recompense for injuries or sickness are not…
Getting injured on the job has long-term ramifications for many workers. In addition to loss of income, workers feel entitled to compensation for “pain and suffering” to make up for the emotional and physical toll and injury can take on them. So- is pain and suffering compensable in workers’ comp? The truth is, the Georgia Workers’…
An independent contractor is not considered to be an employee; and as a rule, is not eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. However, there are factors to be considered in assessing workers’ comp for independent contractors. The definition of employee versus independent contractor has been the focus of a significant amount of litigation. The Court will…
Spills of liquid and granular material appear to be a major contributing factor to injuries in the workplace. And while mopping up after a spill is something we should have learned from our mothers, it warrants regular reminders for workers on-the-job. To play it safe, be sure to thoroughly clean-up to avoid injuries caused by spills.…
The Hazards of Hurrying Let’s face it: we live in a world in which faster is better. Instant information and multi-tasking rule the roost. We often measure our sense of worth by how much we get done in a day. And while productivity is essential in the workplace, there is a balance we need to…
We’re gearing up for icy weather again here in the metropolitan Atlanta area. And while school systems may close when the weather gets dicey, most of us have to brave the road conditions to get into work. But the roads are not the only hazards of winter weather. The company parking lot can also pose…
Workers in automotive plants such as the Kia plant in West Point, Georgia, and its suppliers are typically susceptible to blunt trauma injury due to moving parts. But many people don’t think of the less obvious injuries that occur in automotive plants on a regular basis. Repetitive motion injuries are also common among workers in…
It is not uncommon for an employer or agency to use surveillance to determine the “true” extent and nature of a claimant’s personal activity as it relates to an alleged work injury.