Ramos Law Firm Workers' Comp Blog » Community http://www.ramoslawblog.com Georgia Workers' Compensation, Medicare Set-Asides and Injury Trust Funds Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:07:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Bryan Ramos Teaches Workers’ Compensation at Clayton State University http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2010/06/24/bryan-ramos-teaches-workers-compensation-class-at-clayton-state-university/ http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2010/06/24/bryan-ramos-teaches-workers-compensation-class-at-clayton-state-university/#comments Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:39:27 +0000 admin http://www.ramoslawblog.com/?p=1168 On June 24, 2010 Bryan Ramos will be a guest lecturer at Clayton State University.  He will be teaching a class on Georgia Workers’ Compensation at 7:00 pm.

See the links below for the class material.  This information will be available on our site indefinitely by searching “Clayton State”.

Course Material

Slide presentation (1 slide per page)

Slide presentation (6 slides per page)

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In the event that some of these workers were injured on the job with existing medical restrictions as a result of the work injury, they may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. These workers may have experienced a “change of economic condition”.  In these cases, they are required to take certain steps to make them eligible for benefits.  Moreover, they will be required to demonstrate to the State Board of Workers’ Compensation that their work-related restrictions are keeping them from returning to the workforce.

If these workers are totally disabled because of the work injury and are also laid off, there is a good chance that they are entitled workers’ compensation benefits in terms of weekly income checks and medical treatment.

If you are one of these injured workers, please contact the Ramos Law Firm at (404) 344-3531.

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]]> http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2010/06/18/city-of-atlanta-layoffs/feed/ 0 Panibagong Simula – New Beginnings http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2010/05/30/panibagong-simula-new-beginnings/ http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2010/05/30/panibagong-simula-new-beginnings/#comments Mon, 31 May 2010 00:00:49 +0000 Gail Bailey http://www.ramoslawblog.com/?p=1157 Panibagong Simula (New Beginnings), that was the theme on Friday, May 21, 2010 as the Former President of the Philippines, Fidel V. Ramos, spoke regarding the recent presidential election and the potential impact on the country. The dinner was hosted by the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Georgia and held at Villa Christina. The event also succeeded in raising money for the Ramos Peace and Development Foundation.

Former President Ramos played a major role in the EDSA Revolution of 1986 and was the 12th president of the Philippines (1992 – 1998). During his six years in office, Ramos was widely credited and admired by many for revitalizing and renewing international confidence in the Philippine economy.

Having never met or heard the former President speak before, I must say he was very entertaining. Mrs. Ramos was in attendance as well and graced us by playing a piece on the piano.

A good evening was had by all in attendance including several members and friends of the Ramos Law Firm.

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If you have been injured on the job and are living with the effects of a closed head or brain injury, please contact the lawyers at the Ramos Law Firm.  Our attorneys are familiar with the treatment of these injuries and the stress it places on workers and their families.  For a free consultation, please contact us at 404-355-3431 or click here.

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According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, The Home Depot will be laying off 1,000 employees including 150 in Atlanta.  However, Home Depot is said to be adding 200 jobs in Atlanta in the near future.  Many of these jobs will be associated with the Retail Staffing Service Center.

As you can imagine, injuries sustained by these employees will likely be covered under the Workers’ Compensation Act in Georgia.  The injuries must arise out of and in the course of the employment at The Home Depot.  These injuries may be traumatic in nature involving a knee sprain or back herniation.  However, other injuries can be cummulative in nature such as carpal tunnel syndrome.  At the Ramos Law Firm, our attorneys have handled these type of claims and are ready to assist these workers in their return back to work.  For a free consulation, please contact the Ramos Law Firm at (404) 355-3431.

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]]> http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2010/03/14/home-depot-cutting-jobs-150-in-atlanta-whats-the-impact-on-workers-comp-claims/feed/ 0 Bryan Ramos announced as a 2010 Georgia Rising Star http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2010/03/08/bryan-ramos-announced-as-a-2010-georgia-rising-star/ http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2010/03/08/bryan-ramos-announced-as-a-2010-georgia-rising-star/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:19:48 +0000 admin http://www.ramoslawblog.com/?p=1131 Super Lawyers published their 2010 Georgia Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list this month.  The Ramos Law Firm is proud to announce that Bryan Ramos has been selected as a Georgia 2010 Rising Star.  Click here to see the profile as it appears in Atlanta Magazine and Super Lawyers Magazine.

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]]> http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2010/03/08/bryan-ramos-announced-as-a-2010-georgia-rising-star/feed/ 0 Fuel Tank Company to be headquartered in Gainesville, GA http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2010/02/18/fuel-tank-company-to-be-headquartered-in-gainesville-ga/ http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2010/02/18/fuel-tank-company-to-be-headquartered-in-gainesville-ga/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:20:23 +0000 Bryan Ramos http://www.ramoslawblog.com/?p=1127 Yazaki Corporation will create 40 new jobs as it places its North American headquarters in Gainesville, Georgia.  This company makes fuel tanks for original manufacturers.  The company will occupy a 45,000 square foot building in the Gainesville Industrial Park West.  Operations should commence in 2010.

The attorneys at the Ramos Law Firm have handled workers’ compensation claims for automotive and factory employees.  These injuries stem from carpal tunnel claims to more severe injuries involving spinal protrusions and disc herniations.  If you have been injured on the job, please do not hesitate to contact our attorneys.

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The attorneys at the Ramos Law Firm have represented the workers in various chicken processing plants, and they are familiar with the tactics employed by these corporations. If you have been injured on the job, please feel free to contact the Ramos Law Firm for your free consultation.

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]]> http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2010/01/21/pilgrim%e2%80%99s-pride-leaves-chapter-11-bankruptcy/feed/ 0 Deepest Sympathies to the Family of Georgia Paramedic Paul Holmes http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/12/31/deepest-sympathies-to-the-family-of-georgia-paramedic-paul-holmes/ http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/12/31/deepest-sympathies-to-the-family-of-georgia-paramedic-paul-holmes/#comments Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:59:07 +0000 admin http://www.ramoslawblog.com/?p=1103 The Ramos Law Firm extends its deepest condolences to the family of Paul Holmes, a Georgia paramedic, who died early Monday morning at Grady Memorial Hospital.  It is the Firm’s understanding that Mr. Holmes was injured on the job early Sunday morning when the ambulance he was riding in was involved in car accident.  Mr. Holmes was responding to a vehicle fire when the work injury occurred.  Mr. Holmes was recently trained as a fire fighter for Douglas County and had worked with the county’s EMS department since May 2008.

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]]> http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/12/31/deepest-sympathies-to-the-family-of-georgia-paramedic-paul-holmes/feed/ 0 IPE Rebroadcasts Law Office Management for the Paralegal: Legal Admin and Tech http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/12/03/ipe-rebroadcasts-law-office-management-for-the-paralegal-legal-admin-and-tech/ http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/12/03/ipe-rebroadcasts-law-office-management-for-the-paralegal-legal-admin-and-tech/#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:11:28 +0000 Gail Bailey http://www.ramoslawblog.com/?p=1088 On Friday, December 4, the Institute for Paralegal Education is rebroadcasting a seminar that was original taped in January of this year.   The seminar is entitled Law Office Management for the Paralegal and includes discussion regarding the following topics:

  • General Law Office Administration
  • Managing People Inside and Outside the Firm
  • Financial Management
  • Legal Administration and Technology
  • Avoiding Ethical Dilemmas

The seminar is scheduled to run from 12 – 7 Eastern time.

For more information or to register click here.

Original post with PowerPoint presentation of Legal Administration and Technology

Click here to go to the General Law Office Management PowerPoint slides

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