According to Bryan Ramos, “the workers’ health is the most important aspect of the claim.  It is critical that the workers receive quality medical care to make them whole again if possible.” The lawyers also handled questions about weekly income benefits, wages, and formulation of the workers’ compensation rate.  The legal question of a worker’s death and dependent benefits were also answered as many Hispanic workers have dangerous occupations and job duties. The entire interview was conducted in Spanish.

According to Adriana Sola Capifali, the event chairperson and workers’ compensation associate at the Ramos Law Firm, the participation was “ten times that of prior events.” Through these efforts, she hopes to further the mission of “representing Hispanic workers and preventing any unfair exploitation.” The attorneys at the Ramos Law Firm have handled hundreds of claims including spinal cord injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, knee and shoulder pain, amputation injuries, and neurological trauma.

The Latin American Association helps Latino families achieve their aspirations for their academic, social and economic development. The Association accomplishes this through direct programs and integrated community partnerships that focus on youth academic achievement, education and prevention, and services to families with urgent needs.

For more information, please contact Adriana Sola Capifali at the Ramos Law Firm.

As for grandchildren, O.C.G.A. § 34-9-13(d) states that in all other cases, questions of dependency shall be determined in accordance with the facts at the time of the accident.  Also, no compensation shall be allowed unless the dependency existed for a period of three months or more prior to the accident.

Facts: An employee gets injured while working on September 11, 1998.  He received workers’ compensation benefits for his injury.  On February 14, 2000, the employee’s grandson moved into his home to live.  On August 17, 2006, the employee’s injury was deemed as catastrophic.  On October 2, 2006, the employee dies due to complications related to his work injury.  Is the grandson eligible considered a dependent and entitled death benefits?

If we apply the workers’ compensation rules to our fact pattern, the grandson that moved in with the employee on February 14, 2000 is NOT eligible for death benefits.  While the grandson would be considered a dependent if he moved in and received financial support from his grandfather/employee, he was not a dependent at the time of the accident on September 11, 1998.  Dependency is determined at the time of the accident which in this case was 2 years before the grandson moved in with his grandfather.

The Ramos Law Firm attorneys annually attend the Institute. According to Bryan Ramos, “[t]he Committee did a fine job at organizing the seminars and I understand that the Institute raised a substantial amount of money for the Kids’ Chance Foundation, which benefits the children of catastrophically injured workers.”

 At the Ramos Law Firm our legal team has over 30 years of combined experience. The Firm was founded in April of 2005 and has been helping injured workers fight for the benefits they deserve since they opened.

Bryan Camacho Ramos is the founder and principal of the firm. He has handled thousands of cases over his career. He has significant trial experience ranging from the simple hand strain to complex catastrophic cases involving complicated medical issues and housing considerations. Mr. Ramos has utilized alternative dispute resolution methods and conferences to reach the best result for his clients. Additionally, many clients have provided testimonials attesting to their positive experiences with the Ramos Law Firm. Mr. Ramos devotes many hours every month to community service events and charities. Additionally, Mr. Ramos is active within the Asian and Hispanic communities.

Mr. Ramos has published dozens of articles on numerous topics involving workers’ compensation in both national and local law journals. He regularly conducts client seminar and lectures.  Additionally, he mentors young attorneys who have recently passed the Bar and are just beginning their practice of law.

Gail Bailey is the Senior Paralegal and Legal Administrator for the firm. She has been with the firm since August of 2005 and has worked in Atlanta law firms since 1997. Mrs. Bailey has conducted a number of seminars/webinars through NBI, Inc. for paralegals in both the Atlanta area and on a national level.

Melissa Krick joined the firm in August of 2009 as the firm’s receptionist and has since moved into the position of Legal Assistant/Paralegal. While having only been with the firm a couple of years, she has been in the legal industry for over nine years. Ms. Krick interacts with clients on a day to day basis and is often the first point of contact.

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