Nursing is definitely a fulfilling and rewarding occupation. Nurses choose their jobs because they want to do meaningful work and help people. However, nurses face many workplace hazards, which can result in serious injuries. The most common injuries that nurses encounter on the job fall into six categories. Overexertion Slip and Falls Violence Contact with Objects or Equipment Transportation Incidents …
The number of serious injuries we see from overexertion at work is dramatically rising. Quite often these injuries occur because companies with staffing shortages require their employee to work overtime to make up for the reduction in personnel. Whether you spend your days on an assembly line, typing on a computer, or somewhere in between, it’s important to know the …
malingering \ mə-ˈliŋ-g(ə-)riŋ (verb): to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work) Merriam-Webster One of the ways insurance companies try to reduce the value of a workers’ compensation claim is by claiming an injured worker is “malingering” or exaggerating symptoms. We recently attended the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Association conference. In a panel discussion at the conference, …
Fatigue is the cause of many serious on-the-job accidents. Many people fail to recognize how important it is to get enough sleep on a regular basis. Not appreciating the effects of fatigue and how they can negatively impact all areas of your life is a serious cause of concern. Sleep is critical to your overall health, and it is also …
Finding the right lawyer for your catastrophic injury workers’ compensation case is potentially the most important decision you’ll make for your future. Catastrophic work-related injuries include traumatic brain injuries (TBI), spinal cord injuries, amputations, and severe burns. The long-term consequences of a catastrophic injury will impact the rest of your life, as well as the lives of your family members. …
Paralysis is one of the most traumatic workers’ compensation injuries we see. Paralysis impacts every aspect of a person’s life, as well as the lives of their loved ones. When we represent clients with work-related spinal cord injuries, we know their journey toward a new normal is a long one. Compensation needs to be more than adequate to cover medical …
When an injured worker’s accident is due to third-party negligence, the injured worker has the right to file a civil lawsuit against the at-fault third party. At Sadow & Froy, we work to connect our clients with the best personal injury attorney if we find that there may be potential third-party negligence so that our clients can seek all avenues …
Sadow & Froy has again received a prestigious workers’ compensation award from U.S. News & World Report. The firm is recognized as a leader in workers’ compensation law – claimants as a tier 1 (metro area) provider. The rankings are based on the highest number of participating firms and the highest number of client ballots on record. To be eligible …
Concussions result from a jolt, bump, or blow to the head and are a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). They also can occur from any kind of hit to the body that causes the brain to move back and forth rapidly. Concussions can be mild to severe. However, in all cases especially if it is a work-related concussion injury, …
Susan Sadow, founding attorney with Sadow & Froy, is a featured panelist at two upcoming Georgia Workers’ Compensation seminars. She will be speaking with several panelists on the importance of professionalism in workers’ compensation cases. Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation Tuesday, August 31, 2021, she is a panel member at the annual State Board of Workers’ Compensation Conference. The …
