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Stanford University researchers have developed a new kind of bandage that they've shown dramatically reduces scars on the skin. Headed by plastic surgeon Dr. Geoffrey Gurtner, the new bandage works by immobilizing the wound and surrounding area, like a cast would for a broken bone.
Continue ReadingGeorgia injured workers who lose their jobs are frequently faced with the decision of whether they can afford to continue their health insurance by paying for COBRA benefits. Under federal current law, COBRA insurance continuation coverage does not apply to same-sex spouses or domestic partners even if the employee who was let go worked for a company that offered health insurance coverage to domestic partners.
Continue ReadingOn May 12, 2011, the Georgia State Board of Workers' Compensation announced the appointment of three new Administrative Law Judges. Nicole Tifverman will be hearing cases in the Augusta territory, Andrea Mitchell will be hearing cases in Savannah and Bob Constantine will be in the ADR Division and we be mediating and hearing cases as needed. Mr. Constantine will be the first addition to the Board on June 1, 2011. Ms. Tifverman and Ms. Mitchell will join the Board on July 5, 2011 and July 11, 2011.
I get calls all the time from prospective clients asking me if they will lose their jobs if they hire a workers' compensation lawyer. The bottom line is that hiring a lawyer does not automatically mean that an injured worker will be terminated. I have represented many injured workers over the past thirty years who have continued working for the same employer long after they have retained my services.
Continue ReadingAs the Georgia working population ages, we are seeing more and more cases involving workers who have aggravated pre-existing injuries as a result of their strenuous job duties. With increasing frequency, individuals with prior physical conditions, especially neck, back, knee, and shoulder injuries, experience an aggravation of their condition that is work related. Georgia law provides that an employer takes an injured worker as he finds him or her. The injured worker does not have to be in perfect health or free from disease in order for a claim to be compensable.
Continue ReadingNo two workers' compensation cases are alike! Just because you may know someone who has suffered a work related injury like yours, the value of your case is not going to be the same. That is why hiring an experienced workers' compensation lawyer can make a huge difference in the outcome of your case.
Continue ReadingIn these difficult economic times, men and women are working longer and harder than ever. This is resulting in more work related injuries for workers in their fifties and sixties. Years of supporting the body’s entire weight can eventually cause the outer layer of discs to weaken. When they become weaker, they also become thinner and microscopic tears can develop in the discs. The center of the disc, or annulus, dries up and slowly loses its water content so that the discs no longer provide the “cushion” to the back that was once there.
Continue ReadingIf you are an injured worker who has been told that you need cervical or lumbar fusion surgery, you are facinga potentially life changing decision. We all want to knowthe odds of a successful outcome before we commit to "go under the knife".
A spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that is used to join the bony segments (vertebrae) of the spine. In order for the fusion to heal or for the bones to grow together, new bone growth needs to occur which will serve as a bridge between the segments of the spine.
Continue ReadingWorkers’ compensation reform has become a major issue for lawmakers throughout the country this year. Many states are now adopting rules that eliminate lifetime disability benefits. Since 1992, lifetime disability benefits have only been available to workers in Georgia who have suffered Catastrophic work-related injury. Proponents of changes to workers’ compensation systems claim that reducing benefits promotes a reduction in insurance premiums and would allow States to compete for business and new jobs.
Continue ReadingSusan Sadow of Sadow & Froy, recognized in Best Lawyers in America and Georgia Super Lawyers in the area of workers' compensation, offers free consultations for injured workers. We strongly advise injured workers to call us as soon as possible after their accidents take place. The earlier we get involved in assisting our clients with obtaining timely income benefits and quality medical care, the better results we can achieve. Injured workers often don't realize that their employers are relying upon legal advice from the start of their case.
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