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 Delivers Speech to the Ghandi Foundation of USA http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/11/12/bryan-ramos-delivers-speech-to-the-ghandi-foundation-of-usa/ http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/11/12/bryan-ramos-delivers-speech-to-the-ghandi-foundation-of-usa/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:53:45 +0000 admin http://www.ramoslawblog.com/?p=1080 On October 10, 2009, Bryan Ramos, the managing attorney at the Ramos Law Firm, represented the Filipino community to celebrate the 140th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Ghandi.  The event was held that the Martin Luther King Center in downtown Atlanta.  The event consisted of a prayer service for the typhoon victims of southern Asia, the Philippines, and Indonesia as well as a ceremony commemorating Ghandi’s influence on the non-violent movement in America and around the world.

Bryan Ramos delivered a speech regarding the severe damage sustained by the Philippine Islands in recent weeks due to the typhoons. Furthermore, Mr. Ramos updated the audience as to the local and national relief efforts, as well as those employed by the United Nations.

Other notable speakers included the Honorable Sanjiv Arora, the Consulate General of India from Houston, Texas, Isaac Farris, the CEO of the King Center, and Subash Razdan, the Chairman of the Ghandi Foundation of USA.

For more information, please contact the Ramos Law Firm.

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]]> http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/11/12/bryan-ramos-delivers-speech-to-the-ghandi-foundation-of-usa/feed/ 0 Ramos Participates in Walk for the Empowerment of Asians-Americans http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/10/30/ramos-participates-in-walk-for-the-empowerment-of-asians-americans/ http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/10/30/ramos-participates-in-walk-for-the-empowerment-of-asians-americans/#comments Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:57:25 +0000 Gail Bailey http://www.ramoslawblog.com/?p=1074 On October 10, 2009, Bryan Ramos, an Asian workers’ compensation attorney, participated in the Center for Pan Asian Community Services’ (CPACS) “Together Empowering Asian-American Walk”.   The event was held at the CPACS center in Doraville, Georgia, and included numerous members from the various Asian communities including Filipino, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese among others.

“Georgia has the second fastest growing Asian-American population in the United States,” commented Bryan Ramos, “however, their interests are generally under represented in leadership roles in government.”  The event was designed to unify the Asian-American community.

For more information, please contact the Ramos Law Firm.

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]]> http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/10/30/ramos-participates-in-walk-for-the-empowerment-of-asians-americans/feed/ 0 Ramos Law Firm provides dinner to Genesis Shelter http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/07/02/ramos-law-firm-provides-dinner-to-genesis-shelter/ http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/07/02/ramos-law-firm-provides-dinner-to-genesis-shelter/#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:47:10 +0000 Gail Bailey http://www.ramoslawblog.com/?p=914 In an effort to assist the homeless population in downtown Atlanta, the Ramos Law Firm provided dinner to the residents of the Genesis Shelter on June 29, 2009.  The Genesis Shelter aims to provide an environment that allows homeless newborns to grow and develop in a nurturing and healthy surrounding. The Shelter enables homeless families to remain together during tough times.

According to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, over 75,000 Georgians experienced homelessness in 2008.  “In this devastating economy, our community must pull together and do whatever we can to help,” stated Bryan Ramos, a workers’ compensation attorney at the Ramos Law Firm. “Providing a simple dinner to a group of families can go a long way.  Being homeless is hopefully a temporary situation.  If our firm can assist in one step of the process, we are all the better.”  Ramos continued.  The Genesis Shelter provides many services to assist families such as a counseling, child development, and after-care programs.

For more information on how you can contribute, please visit www.genesisshelter.com.

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]]> http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/07/02/ramos-law-firm-provides-dinner-to-genesis-shelter/feed/ 0 Workers’ Compensation Attorneys Featured On Radio Show http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/07/02/workers-compensation-attorneys-featured-on-radio-show/ http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/07/02/workers-compensation-attorneys-featured-on-radio-show/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:34:54 +0000 Gail Bailey http://www.ramoslawblog.com/?p=884 On June 25, 2009, Bryan Ramos and Adriana Sola Capifali were featured on channel 890 “Poderosa” to discuss workers’ compensation issues particular to the Hispanic worker.  The Georgia attorneys were interviewed “live” and fielded questions from listeners.  The lawyers discussed matters including the medical treatment for injuries to a worker’s neck, hands, back, arms, and legs.  Additionally, the issues of mental health counseling, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder were analyzed as a part of an industrial accident claim for benefits.

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.

The Poderosa is a newly formed radio station with roots in Puerto Rico.  The Poderosa station is broadcasting with 5000 watts of power that reaches towns such as Acworth, Carrollton, Dallas, as well as the traditional Greater-Atlanta counties.
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]]> http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/07/02/workers-compensation-attorneys-featured-on-radio-show/feed/ 0 Attorneys Contribute Time In Educating Latino Community About Workers’ Compensation Rights http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/06/29/attorneys-contribute-time-in-educating-latino-community-about-workers-compensation-rights/ http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/06/29/attorneys-contribute-time-in-educating-latino-community-about-workers-compensation-rights/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:32:35 +0000 Gail Bailey http://www.ramoslawblog.com/?p=879 In conjunction with the Georgia State Bar and the YLD’s Minorities In the Profession Committee, the Ramos Law Firm organized and presented “Law Day” to the Latin American Association in Atlanta, Georgia on June 27, 2009. The event was designed to provide an educational forum to spread awareness in the Latino community about their legal rights. Bryan Ramos, the founder and principal of the Ramos Law Firm, presented a seminar on the “Essential Elements of Workers’ Compensation” which was aimed at the specific obstacles particular to the Hispanic worker. Other seminars covered areas including immigration, family, criminal, and consumer law. Additionally, representatives from the Atlanta Legal Aid, Injured Workers’ Pharmacy, Georgia Legal Services, and the Georgia Law Center for the Homeless participated in the event.

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.

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]]> http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/06/29/attorneys-contribute-time-in-educating-latino-community-about-workers-compensation-rights/feed/ 0 Make-A-Wish Foundation Recognizes The Ramos Law Firm http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/06/26/make-a-wish-foundation-recognizes-the-ramos-law-firm/ http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/06/26/make-a-wish-foundation-recognizes-the-ramos-law-firm/#comments Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:12:54 +0000 Gail Bailey http://www.ramoslawblog.com/?p=869 Since it’s Friday we thought we’d keep it light today.  At the Ramos Law Firm we like to promote community involvement and get involved ourselves.  Earlier this year several attorneys, staff members and their families participated in the Walk for Wishes to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

In appreciation for those fundraising efforts we recently received this certificate which tells the story of Chase.  Chase is an 11 year old boy who had a “puppy wish”.  Make-A-Wish, with the help of all its donors, was able to provide Chase with a puppy and the means to care for that puppy for quite some time.

If you would like to get involved please visit their site.  You can donate in several ways other than monetarily.

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]]> http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/06/26/make-a-wish-foundation-recognizes-the-ramos-law-firm/feed/ 0 Ramos Law Firm Members Help Make Wishes Come True http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/04/27/ramos-law-firm-members-help-make-wishes-come-true/ http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/04/27/ramos-law-firm-members-help-make-wishes-come-true/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:27:23 +0000 Gail Bailey http://www.ramoslawblog.com/?p=736 The Ramos Law Firm participated in the 2009 Walk For Wishes for the Make-A-Wish Foundation on Saturday, April 25, 2009, at Atlantic Station.  The Walk kicked-off with music, food, and stories from the children benefitting from the event.  Other teams included participants from Concentra Medical Clinic, Kohl’s, GMAC, and Carter Properties. The Walk was approximately two miles long which wrapped around Atlantic Station.  “Our workers’ compensation attorneys are active in the community, and I am glad that we were able to lend a hand today,” Bryan Ramos commented.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation® grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. The Foundation is the largest wish-granting charity in the world, with 69 chapters in the U.S. and its territories. Granting more than 12,500 wishes a year and 141,000 wishes in the United States since inception, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® grants one wish every 41 minutes.

The Ramos Law Firm team was able to raise approximately $2,000 in pledges and donations to assist in the Make-A-Wish Foundation mission.  The workers’ compensation attorneys who participated were Bryan Ramos and Julia Lindsey.  The remainder of the Ramos Law Firm team members consisted of The Lindsey family (some of which were in strollers), Lindsay Nail (RLF staff member), Kathy Rhinehart, Mariann Pate, Karen Smith, Elaine Taylor, Cynthia Pagano, Marcia Lewis, Timothy Clements, and Annette Simelaro.

For more information on how you can help, please visit www.wish.org.

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]]> http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/04/27/ramos-law-firm-members-help-make-wishes-come-true/feed/ 0 Alumni Leaders Week at Johnson & Wales University http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/04/24/alumni-leaders-week-at-johnson-wales-university/ http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/04/24/alumni-leaders-week-at-johnson-wales-university/#comments Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:11:26 +0000 James Timmons, Jr. http://www.ramoslawblog.com/?p=731 Most people probably have the notion that their attorney went to high school, undergrad, law school, and began practicing right away.  That is not necessarily the case.

After I received my undergraduate degree at Ohio Wesleyan University, I attended Johnson & Wales University, where I received a degree in culinary arts.  In fact, I cooked professionally for some time before deciding to go on to law school.

Johnson & Wales University is far more than a culinary institution.  It has a school of hospitality and a business school as well.  Once a year, I am asked to return to Johnson & Wales University at their Charlotte, North Carolina campus to lecture both business and hospitality school students on hospitality law.  It is part of Johnson & Wales University Alumni Leaders Week.

I enjoy lecturing the students, not only because I know I am providing an example of the many different kinds of careers one can choose after receiving their degree, but also because I enjoy the opportunity to have an open forum with a large group of young people about to enter the workforce about their understanding of workers’ compensation law.  From the discussions I’ve had, it is clear that workers’ compensation is something people do not know enough about.  Perhaps this is why there is so much workers’ compensation litigation across the country.  My lectures strive not necessarily to give the students a comprehensive understanding of workers’ compensation law, but rather to encourage them to learn about the rights and responsibilities of both employers and employees with regard to workers’ compensation.  To extend that further, I certainly believe that each member of the workforce should strive to learn all they can to help protect themselves and others.

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]]> http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/04/13/make-a-wish-walk/feed/ 0 “Volunteer” by simply going to the circus! http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/01/09/volunteer-by-simply-going-to-the-circus/ http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/01/09/volunteer-by-simply-going-to-the-circus/#comments Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:37:37 +0000 admin http://www.ramoslawblog.com/?p=356 If you read our post yesterday on volunteer opportunities and want to help but just don’t think you have time right now, consider this. You can help by simply going to the circus!

The Big Apple Circus comes to Stone Mountain Park around this time every year (they arrive February 13, 2009) and proceeds from their show help fund 5 wonderful programs.

Clown Care, Vaudeville Caravan, Circus After School, Circus For All and Circus of the Senses bring the circus to sick and disabled children, the elderly living in retirement facilities, and underprivileged and at-risk children.

The Big Apple Circus is a one-ring circus which makes it perfect for small children who simply can’t watch three rings at once!

For more information or to purchase tickets visit their website: Big Apple Circus or stop by Stone Mountain Park (once they set up the box office).

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