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Are workers’ comp benefits taxable? At Ramos & Law, we hear this question all the time come April. Under section 104 of the IRS code, workers’ compensation payments or proceeds from a personal injury recovery are not taxable. Unfortunately, certain Social Security benefits may be subjected to tax liability. A Georgia workers’ compensation lawyer may…
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Updated article March 8, 2023 On March 8, charities, academic institutions, government entities, professional organizations, and businesses worldwide recognize and celebrate International Women’s Day. This global day celebrates women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements and marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equity. It began in 1911, and over a century later, it…
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Workers’ Compensation benefits are a way that bridges the gap between disability and returning to work. However, in some instances these payments may not be enough to care for the needs of someone who has a long term injury. In these cases, Social Security benefits may provide an injured person with an alternative source of…
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Unfortunately, it is very difficult for Georgia’s working class to obtain workers’ compensation benefits if employees contract the COVID-19 virus. While the Act includes statutory coverage for “occupational diseases,” employees bear the burden of satisfying a five-prong test where they are required to explicitly show causation. Under O.C.G.A. § 34-9-280(2), employees must prove: (A) A…
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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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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…
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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…
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This January marks the 16th anniversary of National Mentoring Month. The purpose of the observance is to connect more of the nation’s youth with exemplary adult mentors. Few people achieve success on their own. Most of us have been affected by someone who set a good example, mentored, taught, and advocated for us. Many career…
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A workplace injury can throw you for a loop. You may feel the financial burdens of your medical bills and time off of work. At the same time, you may fear reporting the injury because you want to continue to be a hardworking and resilient employee. If you have been injured on the job, don’t…
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