Atlanta is chock full of interesting “movers and shakers” – some bent on creativity, activism and/or just plain having fun and living the good life. Lean in to hear some of the “off the cuff” remarks as to what makes Susan and Steve Sadow tick. Steve is a nationally recognized criminal defense attorney. His 44-plus year career includes numerous high-profile …
The authorized treating physician (ATP) in a Georgia workers’ compensation case has tremendous power. The ATP is responsible for overseeing an injured worker’s medical care from start to finish. This includes making treatment recommendations, assigning work restrictions and making referrals to other specialists, if needed. When an injured worker reaches maximum medical improvement (MMI), it will be up to the …
1. Knowledge and Expertise: We have a thorough knowledge and understanding of Georgia Workers’ Compensation law. We take the time to attend continuing education seminars that enable us to stay updated on any and all changes or amendments to the workers’ compensation laws. At Sadow & Froy, we are very adept at and enjoy handling complex workers’ compensation cases. 2. Experience: We …
Housing issues in a workers’ compensation claim are very complex. Each case presents a new and unique challenge based upon the facts of that specific case. In order to arrive at a solution for suitable housing in a catastrophic injury case, we look at the extent of our client’s injuries, our client’s residual function post-injury and his or her pre-injury …
In recent years, the legal profession has made significant strides towards gender equality, with more women entering law schools and practicing law than ever before. One intriguing development within this landscape is the rise of all-female law firms. These firms, led and staffed exclusively by women are reshaping the legal industry in remarkable ways. In this blog post, we will …
The majority of the time, when we settle a workers’ compensation case, we resolve both the income benefits and medical benefits portions of the case in a global settlement. However, there are some circumstances where it is more beneficial to settle the income benefits portion only and leave the medical open for the remainder of our client’s lifetime. My clients …
Workers’ compensation is ever changing and evolving as changes arise in the work force. In Georgia, workers’ compensation law are subject to ongoing changes and developments. In this blog, we will delve into some of the hot topics in Georgia workers’ compensation, highlighting recent trends and key issues affecting both employees and employers. Remote Work and Workers’ Compensation The rises …
The answer to this question may surprise you! The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) recently reported that individuals who suffer shoulder injuries on the job receive the longest period of temporary total disability benefits for being out of work. The average length of time it takes someone with a shoulder injury to return to work is 123 days. The …
WILG is the Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group which is composed of workers’ compensation attorneys from across the country. Sadow & Froy has been recognized as the Top 100 Workers’ Comp Attorneys in the Nation!
We are happy to report that following years of citations over blocked safety exits and other unsafe conditions in Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores across the country, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced last week a corporate-wide settlement that calls for the company to improve conditions and pay $1.35 million in penalties. Dollar Tree Inc., which owns …
