See Articles Written by the Ramos Law Team About Medical
Have you been injured at work? Your employer understands the risk of the job and accidents may happen. However, there are things that you need to ensure that you did when you got the injury. Doing the steps given in this infographic will give you high chance for compensation. Just, don’t forget to get the…
Workers’ compensation was created to help financially support employees in a time of need after injury. However, new trends in worker demographics may signal changes in the cost burden for employers. People are working beyond the retirement age. Some employees may enjoy working and may not yet find retirement appealing. Others may need to work…
Knee and shoulder injuries are some of the most common types of work-related injuries. Should injuries include fractures or damage to muscles or the rotator cuff joint. These injuries are usually the result of lifting heavy weights, falling into objects with outstretched arms or hands, or sustaining blows or blunt trauma to the shoulder joint…
When you get injured on the job and return to work with a permanent disability that keeps you from performing in the same capacity as before, you are eligible for “permanent partial disability,” also called PPD benefits. PPD benefits have different computations based on a state’s rules and regulations. There are also other variables in…
A Georgia employer should support an injured worker’s safe and speedy return to work. A company’s support for its injured employees shows that it values its workforce. Additionally, it benefits a business to accommodate an injured employee’s physical restrictions rather than hiring and training a new replacement. As an employer, companies shouldn’t rush an employee…
Georgia workers may be injured in the workplace or while performing job-related duties outside of the workplace. While some fortunate workers will recover from their injuries, many do not. Some workers never fully heal and may be eligible for Georgia’s permanent disability benefits. Such benefits may be paid in one lump sum or over several…
A Georgia worker who gets injured on the job must take the proper steps when seeking medical treatment. Appropriate medical care is necessary for the worker’s recovery and health. It is also important in maximizing workers’ compensation benefits. If you get injured in the workplace or when performing official work-related duties, you must seek treatment…
July 5th is Workaholics Day. A light-hearted observance encouraging people to evaluate their workload and take a breather. Workaholics are a breed of workers who just don’t know what to do when they aren’t facing an avalanche of work. They may work long hours simply because they are happiest when they are productive. They may…
An injured worker in the state of Georgia is entitled to medical care for work injuries at the expense of the employer and the insurance company that handles the company’s workers’ compensation. In accordance with state laws, Georgia employers and their companies’ insurance carriers are granted the right to direct the medical treatment of injured…
National Safety Month, observed every June, aims to raise awareness about essential safety issues in day-to-day life. The council is dedicated to reducing the leading causes of injuries and death in the workplace, home, and on the road. Workers and employers alike must be concerned about safety in the workplace. They should work together to…
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