In preparing to discuss a claim with a workers’ compensation attorney, it is important for the injured worker to gather up all the information about the injury he or she can to provide to the attorney. However, it does not stop there. In assessing a litigation strategy in a workers’ compensation claim, it is important for the attorney to have (more…)
Georgia’s injured workers
Lies about Past Injuries Can Harm a Claimant’s Workers’ Comp Case
Pursuant to the case law presented in Georgia Electric Company v. Rycroft, 259 Ga. 155, 378 S.E.2d 111 (1989), an employee’s claim for workers’ compensation benefits may be denied if the employer can prove that the employee lied about old injuries. (more…)
Is There a Timeframe for Reporting an On-The-Job Injury?
The Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act requires an injured employee report an on-the-job accident to a supervisor or employer agent shortly after the incident. Please see O.C.G.A. § 34-9-80. The employee is required to give the Employer or its agents notice of an on-the-job accident so that the Employer can investigate the incident, and most importantly, provide the injured worker medical treatment. The injured employee will not be entitled to medical care or indemnity benefits, such as (more…)
Would Kevin Garnett’s knee injury be considered a workers’ compensation claim?
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In last night’s match against the Utah Jazz, Kevin Garnett left the game late in the first half after straining his right knee as he attempted to complete a high “alley-oop” pass from Paul Pierce.
If Kevin was playing for the Atlanta Hawks, this could be a potential Georgia workers’ compensation claim. First, we would have to consider (more…)
Help Me, Help You! – A Primer on Working with an Attorney
Sustaining an injury at work can be a terrifying and confusing experience. Seeking medical treatment and ultimately paying for treatment only adds to the fear and confusion. Federal and Georgia law tries to minimize the fear and confusion through its Workers’ Compensation regulations. These government entities primarily developed their regulations (more…)
Run for Kids’ Chance 2008
On September 6, 2008, a large group of attorneys and other participants gathered at Druid Hills High School in Atlanta, Georgia. For this event, there were no suits and ties. Rather, at this event, running shoes and shorts were the attire of the day.
The event was the Run for Kids’ Chance 2008 – a 5k run/2m walk fundraiser for Kids’ Chance, a foundation dedicated to providing scholarships for the children of seriously injured or deceased persons due to work related accidents.
The field of runners, we were told, had more than doubled from the year before.
My participation was as a two-headed walker. My 5 year old daughter, who wanted very much to participate in the race, decided that she would rather “ride” for the duration than walk. As far as I could tell, there were no other two-headed participants, but we received no prize.
All kidding aside it was wonderful to see so many colleagues out on a Saturday morning to support this very worthy cause. It is very important for those of us who practice in the area of Workers’ Compensation to recognize that the benefits provided are often not enough and that there is more that can be done than litigation alone. I only hope that the participation will continue to grow next year.
Who We Are
At the Ramos Law Firm our legal team has 28 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 earned her Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Gwinnett Technical Institute and her paralegal certificate from the American Institute for Paralegal Studies.
Mrs. Bailey has conducted a number of seminars/webinars through NBI, Inc. for paralegals in both the Atlanta area and on a national level. she is a member of the Association of Legal Administrators as well as the local chapter, the Atlanta Association of Legal Administrators.
At the Ramos Law Firm, we take workers’ compensation issues very seriously. If you would like to speak to a workers’ compensation attorney, please contact us today at 404-355-3431 for your free consultation.
