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Sears Closes Stores

Jan 4th, 2012
by Bryan Ramos.
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Sears announced that it will close six Georgia stores as follows: Sears in Macon; Kmart in Atlanta, Buford, Columbus, Douglasville and Jonesboro. Florida will be hit the hardest by the closing of Sears and Kmart stores, losing 11, according to a preliminary list of 79 planned closures released Thursday. Ohio and Michigan have six store closures planned in their states. Tennessee, North Carolina and Minnesota are set to lose four stores each.

In Georgia, we suspect that these closures will produce a substantial amount of lay-offs including employees injured on the job. It is important to note that these injured employees who have been laid off have certain responsibilities before workers’ compensation benefits are started. It is recommended that these injured employees return to their authorized treating physician immediately. This will help certify their work restrictions. Subsequently, we recommend that the laid off and injured workers begin to document a search for employment within the recently certified work restrictions. Additionally, it would be prudent to seek unemployment benefits.

Those Georgia workers’ desiring a free consultation regarding their rights under workers’ compensation should call the Ramos Law Firm.

Workers’ Compensation Claims in Georgia for 2009

Sep 7th, 2011
by Bryan Ramos.
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 115,500 work accidents occurred in Georgia in 2009.  These work injuries included workers in the private sector as well as government employees.  Of the 115, 500 work injuries (more…)

Rise in injuries expected as kids head back to school

Aug 21st, 2011
by Gail Bailey.
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It may sound a bit unbelievable but we expect to see an increase in injuries as the summer comes to a close and kids go back to school. This results from (more…)

Injured at AirServ?

Aug 12th, 2011
by Bryan Ramos.
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In Atlanta, many of our employees work the Hartsfield – Jackson International Airport.  Recently, we represented a client who worked for The AirServ Corporation.  AirServ provides cargo, cleaning, security, and ramp handling for the aviation industry.

In our case, an employee was responsible for cleaning the airplane cabins.  As (more…)

Death benefits and Foreign (Alien) Dependents

Aug 10th, 2011
by Bryan Ramos.
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In the unfortunate and tragic death caused by a work accident, the deceased employee’s spouse or children may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits.  O.C.G.A. § 34-9-13.  There was an issue as to whether alien or foreign dependents were limited or excluded from these death benefits.  The Workers’ Compensation Act (prior to 1995) made an unlawful distinction (more…)

Change of condition; Fictional New Date of Accident

Jul 29th, 2011
by Bryan Ramos.
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What happens when an employee is hurt on the job, comes back, but then goes back out because of the work injury?  The problem that presents is itself is whether the reason for the disability is a “change of condition” of the previous injury or a “fictional new date of accident”.  The distinction can be confusing and may have an impact on whether the employee has a statute of limitation problem.  (more…)

What does “full duty” or “normal duty” mean?

Feb 28th, 2011
by Bryan Ramos.
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This is a magical term of art, science, and law. In the Georgia workers’ compensation realm, this medical certification functionally translates to the injured worker having no physical limitations related to any work injury. Generally taken, your Employer will assert that you are able to work with your normal job as if (more…)

Attacked by a customer, client or patient

Feb 21st, 2011
by Bryan Ramos.
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Workplace violence appears to be occurring more and more each day. According to OSHA, workplace homicides are the fourth-leading cause of fatal occupational injury in the United States. The Bureau of Labor Statistics Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) determined that there were 521 workplace homicides in the preliminary count of 2009 in the United States.

If a worker is attacked by a customer, the resulting injuries should be covered under workers’ compensation. The State Board of Workers’ Compensation will ask whether (more…)

Hurt While Working at Coca-Cola or in the Beverage Industry?

Feb 10th, 2011
by Bryan Ramos.
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Coca-Cola (commonly known as “Coke”) is one of the world’s largest beverage companies. It is headquartered in Atlanta, GA and has several hundred employees. As such, Coke employees are generally covered under the Workers’ Compensation Act. Over the years, our firm has had the privilege of representing Coke employees and helping them secure their weekly income and medical benefits. In our experience, workers at Coke suffer injuries similar (more…)

Airline Employee Injured on the Job

Jan 29th, 2011
by Bryan Ramos.
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Airline workers such as Delta employees, Airtran workers, and baggage handlers for both airlines are generally covered under workers’ compensation. If you have been injured on the job, you are entitled to immediate medical treatment. It is important to report the injury to your supervisor and accurately explain how the injury happened as a part of your job. There is a chance that your employer may require a drug screen. While the Employer has pre-selected a list of doctors you may treat with, you have the power to select your physician. If you are missing time from work, you may also be entitled (more…)

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