Ramos Law Firm Workers' Comp Blog » Georgia’s injured workers 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 Workers’ Compensation statistics http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2010/06/14/workers-compensation-statistics/ http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2010/06/14/workers-compensation-statistics/#comments Tue, 15 Jun 2010 03:25:07 +0000 Bryan Ramos http://www.ramoslawblog.com/?p=1162 In 2008, The Bureau of Labor Statistics found that almost 3.7 million nonfatal injuries and illnesses occurred on the job throughout the United States.

In Georgia, the State Board of Workers’ Compensation cited that over 35,550 weekly benefit claims were made.  Over 121 thousand medical claims were made stemming from work-related accidents.  The workers’ compensation board also reported that almost $600 million dollars of weekly benefits were paid in 2007 and almost $700 million dollars were spent on medical benefits.

If you have been injured on the job, it is important that your claim be counted and proper compensation be allowed under the law.  Work place injuries may be the result of repetitive work  duties or they may arise from sudden traumatic experiences.  Proper reporting and representation are crucial in securing your claim and entitlement.  Call the Ramos Law Firm now for your free consultation (404) 355-3431.

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]]> http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2010/06/14/workers-compensation-statistics/feed/ 0 Brain Injuries and Financial Assistance for Injured Workers http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2010/03/18/brain-injuries-and-financial-assistance-for-injured-workers/ http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2010/03/18/brain-injuries-and-financial-assistance-for-injured-workers/#comments Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:51:54 +0000 Bryan Ramos http://www.ramoslawblog.com/?p=1146 Closed head injuries occur in workers’ compensation settings every year.  The Brain Injury Association of Georgia consists of survivors, family members, professionals and friends who have been impacted by brain injuries.  This organization seeks to improve the quality of life for people living with head injuries.  If you have been a resident for one year and have suffered a traumatic brain injury, you may be eligible for a grant through the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission.

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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]]> http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2010/03/18/brain-injuries-and-financial-assistance-for-injured-workers/feed/ 0 Home Depot cutting jobs – 150 in Atlanta; what’s the impact on workers’ comp claims http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2010/03/14/home-depot-cutting-jobs-150-in-atlanta-whats-the-impact-on-workers-comp-claims/ http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2010/03/14/home-depot-cutting-jobs-150-in-atlanta-whats-the-impact-on-workers-comp-claims/#comments Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:17:11 +0000 Bryan Ramos http://www.ramoslawblog.com/?p=1143
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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 An increase in housing construction may lead to an increase in Workers’ Compensation claims http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2010/02/18/an-increase-in-housing-construction-may-lead-to-an-increase-in-workers-compensation-claims/ http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2010/02/18/an-increase-in-housing-construction-may-lead-to-an-increase-in-workers-compensation-claims/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:04:41 +0000 Bryan Ramos http://www.ramoslawblog.com/?p=1122 The Washington Post recently reported that housing construction posted a better-than-expected increase in January.  This activity is the highest level in six months.  This slump has been the worst in decades.  However, this gain provides a glimmer of hope to the industry and a return to work for Georgia’s construction workers.

At the Ramos Law Firm, we have represented many construction workers.  In many cases these workers present the highest risk of injury given the nature of the job.  Typical injuries include back pain, torn rotator cuff tears, and knee pain.  If a construction worker is injured on the job, he or she should receive immediate medical treatment.  In fact, the worker may choose a doctor from a pre-selected panel of doctors.   If the injured worker’s injury is severe enough to miss time from work, he or she would be eligible for temporary disability benefits.

For more information or if you need assistance getting the treatment you need, contact us at 404-355-3431 or click here.

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]]> http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2010/02/18/an-increase-in-housing-construction-may-lead-to-an-increase-in-workers-compensation-claims/feed/ 0 Pilgrim’s Pride Leaves Chapter 11 Bankruptcy http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2010/01/21/pilgrim%e2%80%99s-pride-leaves-chapter-11-bankruptcy/ http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2010/01/21/pilgrim%e2%80%99s-pride-leaves-chapter-11-bankruptcy/#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:57:19 +0000 Bryan Ramos http://www.ramoslawblog.com/?p=1114 The chicken processing company, Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy in late December 2009. The company is a Texas based corporation that has many plants in Georgia.  This company spent thirteen months reorganizing itself through Chapter 11.  Additionally, Pilgrim’s Pride acquired the Atlanta based Goldkist Corporation, and announced that it would close it’s plant in Dalton, Georgia, and announce another closure in Athens, Georgia.

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 Workplace injuries sustained by manufacturing employees http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2010/01/09/workplace-injuries-sustained-by-manufacturing-employees/ http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2010/01/09/workplace-injuries-sustained-by-manufacturing-employees/#comments Sat, 09 Jan 2010 05:00:43 +0000 Bryan Ramos http://www.ramoslawblog.com/?p=1108 Injuries often occur in the manufacturing settings.  In December 2009, the U.S. manufacturing market expanded at the fastest pace in more than three years.  The Institute for Supply Management’s factory index rose to 55.9, the highest level since April 2006.  The stimulus-driven rebound in global demand is boosting orders that encourages producers to ramp up output and fuel a self-sustaining recovery. Workers often complain of hand and arm pain associated with carpal tunnel syndrome.  Others may experience traumatic injuries resulting in spinal herniated discs or tears in their rotator cuff.

At the Ramos Law Firm, our attorneys have represented these workers from its inception.  Please call our office for your free consultation.

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]]> http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2010/01/09/workplace-injuries-sustained-by-manufacturing-employees/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 How often can I see the workers’ compensation doctor? http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/09/12/how-often-can-i-see-the-workers-compensation-doctor/ http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/09/12/how-often-can-i-see-the-workers-compensation-doctor/#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2009 03:43:08 +0000 Bryan Ramos http://www.ramoslawblog.com/?p=1042 When an injury on the job occurs, the Employer and their insurance carrier are responsible for furnishing medical treatment to the hurt employee.  However, the Employer and insurance carrier will generally have a pre-approved list of doctors for the injured work to choose from.  Once the injured worker makes his or her selection, the number of visits is unlimited as long as the occupational injury exists.  Obviously, the treating doctor will set the care plan.  However, as long as the work injury necessitates treatment, the injured employee is entitled to receive the medical care.

In a workers’ compensation claim the insurance company will be monitoring the worker’s care plan and progress.  It is in their best interest to “cut you off” of treatment as soon as possible.  Unfortunately, the insurance companies have hand picked their initial line of physicians for you.  Even more unfortunately, sometimes their loyalties may not run to the patient.

In most cases, an injured worker needs the protection of a lawyer who will put the patient’s best interest in front of his own.  It would be best to be represented by a lawyer who exclusively handles and tries workers’ compensation cases.  At the Ramos Law Firm, our attorneys only handle these workers’ compensation matters.  If you have been injured on the job, call our attorneys for a free consultation at 404-355-3431 or click here to contact us now.

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]]> http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/09/12/how-often-can-i-see-the-workers-compensation-doctor/feed/ 0 Gainesville, Georgia Poultry Farm Fined for Endangering Workers http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/08/23/1022/ http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/08/23/1022/#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:17:08 +0000 Bryan Ramos http://www.ramoslawblog.com/?p=1022 The local poultry plant, Mar-Jac, in Gainesville Georgia was recently fined almost $380,000 by OSHA. OSHA proposed $379,800 in penalties against Mar-Jac Poultry Inc., of Gainsville, Georgia, for safety and health violations. The company was cited with four willful violations with a proposed penalty of $252,000. Mar-Jac Poultry has also failed to perform required compliance audits. OSHA defines a willful violation as one committed with plain indifference to or intentional disregard for employee safety and health.

Additionally, Mar-Jac Poultry was cited with 37 serious safety and health violations with $127,800 in proposed penalties. The safety hazards included:

  • a failure to place proper machine guarding,
  • uncovered floor holes,
  • obstructed emergency exit routes,
  • a lockout/tagout device not being affixed to electrical disconnect, and
  • portable fire extinguishers not being readily available.

It was also cited for failing to develop an emergency response plan for employees responding to ammonia emergencies. A serious citation is issued when there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard about which the employer knew or should have known.

One day after receiving almost $400,000 in penalties from citations issued by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Mar-Jac Poultry released a statement disputing the violations as “unfounded” and said it intends to contest them.

At the Ramos Law Firm, we have represented many injured workers who were at similar poultry or chicken processing plants.  If you have been injured, contact the Ramos Law Firm for a free consultation.

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]]> http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/08/23/1022/feed/ 0 Ramos Law Firm Attends Reception for Vice-President of Ecuador and Expands Latino Relations http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/07/30/ramos-law-firm-attends-reception-for-vice-president-of-ecuador-and-expands-latino-relations/ http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/07/30/ramos-law-firm-attends-reception-for-vice-president-of-ecuador-and-expands-latino-relations/#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:01:36 +0000 Gail Bailey http://www.ramoslawblog.com/?p=979 In an effort to expand the Firm’s relations within the Ecuadorian community, Bryan Ramos attended a reception for Lenin Voltaire Moreno Garces, the Vice-President of Ecuador, sponsored by the Ecuadorian-American Chamber of Commerce on July 27, 2009 at the World Trade Center Atlanta.  In his address to the community, Vice-President Moreno spoke about the country’s resources, advancement in technology, and economic status.

The Ramos Law Firm has handled many workers’ compensation claims involving injured workers from South America.  These workers, including those from Ecuador, are entitled to certain benefits when they are injured on the job.  These benefits include medical, rehabilitation, and income benefits in certain circumstances.  The Ramos Law Firm is equipped to handle workers’ comp claims from the Spanish-Speaking community.  Our lawyers have represented Latino workers since the inception of the Firm.  The Ramos lawyers have represented injured workers who have suffered injuries to their backs, necks, legs, heads, arms, and hands.  These lawyers also are well versed with the special obstacles of Spanish-speaking workers.
For more information, please visit our website and/or contact the Ramos Law Firm.

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