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It’s important for an injured worker to take an appropriate amount of time off work after being injured on-the-job. After enough time on temporary total disability, most workers are ready to get back to work. But what happens if that person’s condition changes for the worse after he goes back to work? By that time,…
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…
Since workers’ compensation cases do not go to a jury trial, some people may have the false impression that workers’ comp court hearings are simple matters to navigate without legal representation. However, we do not advise you to attend a court hearing without a lawyer. There is an old adage in criminal trials that describes…
In the same week Dollar General announced record sales in 2014, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited a Georgia store for safety violations discovered during a December audit, proposing $83,000 in fines. Dollar General has been cited for similar violations in 2010 and 2014. A local news station talked to an OSHA…
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…
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…
We’re proud to announce that attorney Bryan Ramos has been selected to Super Lawyers 2015 by the prestigious Thomson Reuters organization. Attorney Ramos has been recognized by Super Lawyers since 2010, with the highest level of recognition in 2014 and 2015. But what does the Super Lawyers designation really mean? We’re actually quite impressed with the Super Lawyers…
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.
Ramos & Law wishes everyone a Happy 2015! We know that the holidays are a busy time for Georgia’s workforce- especially retail workers. The uptick in sales during the Christmas season prompted many Atlanta employers to plan ahead and hire seasonal employees to help with retail sales, temporary merchandise set-up, inventory stocking and other jobs. Heavy…
Under the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act, accidental injuries occurring while the employee is participating in a company sponsored event, such as the company Christmas party, is compensable under one of the following conditions: (1) The injury occurred on the premises as a regular incident of employment; (2) The event is required by the employer: either expressly or implicitly; or…