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Injured On the Job in Georgia

Truck Driver Injured While Driving

Mar 7th, 2011
by Bryan Ramos.
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Employees of trucking companies generally enjoy the same rights as other employees when it comes to workers’ compensation. The exception is the “owner-operator”. These owner-operators are specifically excluded from the Workers’ Compensation Act. The statute provides (more…)

What does “full duty” or “normal duty” mean?

Feb 28th, 2011
by Bryan Ramos.
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This is a magical term of art, science, and law. In the Georgia workers’ compensation realm, this medical certification functionally translates to the injured worker having no physical limitations related to any work injury. Generally taken, your Employer will assert that you are able to work with your normal job as if (more…)

Attacked by a customer, client or patient

Feb 21st, 2011
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Workplace violence appears to be occurring more and more each day. According to OSHA, workplace homicides are the fourth-leading cause of fatal occupational injury in the United States. The Bureau of Labor Statistics Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) determined that there were 521 workplace homicides in the preliminary count of 2009 in the United States.

If a worker is attacked by a customer, the resulting injuries should be covered under workers’ compensation. The State Board of Workers’ Compensation will ask whether (more…)

Valentine’s Day brings joy to most but can mean injury for others

Feb 14th, 2011
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Thousands of people will be rushing to their favorite romantic restaurant this week for Valentine’s Day. In preparing for these meals, restaurant workers will be working very hard and have a greater likelihood of being injured. The (more…)

Hurt While Working at Coca-Cola or in the Beverage Industry?

Feb 10th, 2011
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Coca-Cola (commonly known as “Coke”) is one of the world’s largest beverage companies. It is headquartered in Atlanta, GA and has several hundred employees. As such, Coke employees are generally covered under the Workers’ Compensation Act. Over the years, our firm has had the privilege of representing Coke employees and helping them secure their weekly income and medical benefits. In our experience, workers at Coke suffer injuries similar (more…)

Occupational Deaths: What Happens if a Worker Dies On The Job?

Feb 5th, 2011
by Bryan Ramos.
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In the event of a compensable injury that results in the death of an employee, the employer is responsible for burial expenses (not to exceed $7,500). If the Employee has “dependents” who are completely dependent upon the employee’s wages for support at the time of the injury, those dependents are eligible for compensation. This is true whether (more…)

Airline Employee Injured on the Job

Jan 29th, 2011
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Airline workers such as Delta employees, Airtran workers, and baggage handlers for both airlines are generally covered under workers’ compensation. If you have been injured on the job, you are entitled to immediate medical treatment. It is important to report the injury to your supervisor and accurately explain how the injury happened as a part of your job. There is a chance that your employer may require a drug screen. While the Employer has pre-selected a list of doctors you may treat with, you have the power to select your physician. If you are missing time from work, you may also be entitled (more…)

Workers’ Comp (Compensation) Prescriptions

Jan 26th, 2011
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According to a study published by the NCCI, the volume of prescription drugs dispensed by workers’ comp physicians to injured workers has risen sharply in recent years. It appears that Georgia workers’ comp physicians are amongst the highest dispensing in the country. Interestingly, Oxycontin has become the top (more…)

Have you been injured while working as a Nurse in Georgia?

Jan 22nd, 2011
by Bryan Ramos.
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A recent Bureau of Labor Statistics study showed that registered nurses, nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants  experienced more musculoskeletal disorders and back injuries than any other profession.  This study supported that 12 percent of nurses in a hospital setting suffer these injuries.  Moreover, 17.3 percent of nurses in a nursing home setting experience these work-related injuries.  This should not be surprising as nurses are often responsible for the physical care of the patients.

If the injury occurred while the nurse was in the course of his or her employment, he or she is entitled to medical care and weekly compensation if work time is missed. It is important to report the injury immediately and begin (more…)

Injured While Working on a Constrution Site in Georgia?

Jan 16th, 2011
by Bryan Ramos.
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Many work place accidents occur at the construction sites in Atlanta as well as any other Georgia city or town .  It is important to understand that these injuries are not “just part of the job”.   These injuries must be reported appropriately and these workers should receive quality medical treatment.  Many construction employees feel irritated, frustrated, or overwhelmed by the workers’ compensation process.  Employers may even (more…)

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