Ramos Law Firm Workers' Comp Blog » injured worker 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 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 What if I am terminated because of my injury? http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2010/01/25/1118/ http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2010/01/25/1118/#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:08:10 +0000 admin http://www.ramoslawblog.com/?p=1118 Many injured workers are terminated because of their work injuries. If this occurs, the law provides relief under the Workers’ Compensation Act.  In these cases the employee may be entitled to TTD benefits to help replace his income while he continues his job search.  There are certain deadlines to be followed and it may require the filing a WC-14 Request for Hearing.  As such, the guidance of an experienced workers’ compensation attorney is advised.

According to the Georgia Department of Labor, it is indicated that the state’s unemployment rate now matches its record high.  The new figures support that the unemployment rate is 10.3 percent.  The jobless rate also increased .2 of a percent point.  Additionally, Department of Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond stated that the Georgia workforce shrunk by 121,527.

If you have been injured on the job and were terminated because of it, please contact the Ramos Law Firm.

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]]> http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2010/01/25/1118/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 NCR Columbus Plant Opens on October 29, 2009 http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/11/13/ncr-columbus-plant-opens-on-october-29-2009/ http://www.ramoslawblog.com/2009/11/13/ncr-columbus-plant-opens-on-october-29-2009/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:56:58 +0000 Bryan Ramos http://www.ramoslawblog.com/?p=1076 On October 29, the NCR Corporation opened its 350,000 sq. ft. ATM manufacturing facility in Columbus, Georgia.  Approximately 870 jobs will be created at the new Columbus facility over the next three years.  It has been reported that 120 employees have already been hired and trained through Georgia’s Quick Start program.  Not unlike other manufacturing facilities, these workers have sustained injuries arising out of, and in the course of, their employment. A common assembly line injury is carpal tunnel syndrome.  Generally, any condition that exerts pressure on the median nerve at the wrist can cause carpal tunnel syndrome.  Tendon inflammation resulting from repetitive work, such as uninterrupted arm and hand movements, can also cause carpal tunnel symptoms. Carpal tunnel syndrome from repetitive maneuvers has been referred to as one of the repetitive stress injuries.
At the Ramos Law Firm, our lawyers have handled hundreds of workers’ compensation injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome and other repetitive stress cases. For more information, please contact The Ramos Law Firm.
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