Falling from heights, while more common in a construction or manual work environment, can also take place in other environments such as offices and retail outlets. According to OSHA, these types of falls are the largest cause of occupational fatalities in the construction industry, accounting for 566 out of 1623 occupational deaths in the U.S. A lack of fall protection …
Workplace injuries are unfortunately common. Any time there is an injury, accountability should be demanded by individuals, the legal system, and the government. The worker should always receive benefits owed through workers’ compensation. However, when injuries occur because of repeated neglect of safety, not only should workers receive swift and fair compensation, but companies should implement changes. Workers’ Compensation advocates, …
There was a recent mass shooting in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The shooter was suffering from increased pain following a failed back surgery and targeted his surgeon in the attack. While we do not condone violence of any sort, this attack leads us to examine Failed Back Surgery Syndrome. The man was noted to be experiencing excruciating back pain, and we are …
We recently attended a Rehabilitation Conference with a client at the State Board of Workers’ Compensation. A Rehabilitation Conference is a conference scheduled with the Rehabilitation Division of the State Board in catastrophic cases. A catastrophic case entitles injured workers to lifetime income benefits and medical and rehabilitation services not offered in other cases. The purpose of these conferences is …
Effective July 1, 2022, workers’ compensation maximum payouts will increase. The maximum weekly compensation rate for temporary total disability benefits (TTD) will increase from $675.00 per week to $725.00 per week for injuries on or after July 1, 2022. The maximum rate for temporary partial disability benefits (TPD) will increase from $450 per week to $483.00 per week for injuries …
Is your worker’s compensation attorney an experienced negotiator? Expert negotiation skills make a huge difference in the outcome of your mediation. When you are deciding who to represent you in your workers’ compensation claim, be sure the attorney has most, if not all, of these signs of a top negotiator. With more than 30 years of experience, the attorneys at Sadow & …
Founding attorney Susan Sadow, with the Georgia law firm Sadow & Froy, has been recognized by AVVO as a top-rated workers’ compensation lawyer. You can read Susan’s outstanding reviews here. The AVVO rating is an independent, online ranking system of attorneys across the country, in all specialties. Ratings are determined by activity on the page and client reviews. All lawyers …
When someone suffers a catastrophic work-related injury, finding the right caregiver is a very important part of the recovery process. Caregiving can be provided by agency staff or by family members if an RN or LPN is not required. While almost all seriously injured workers prefer to have family members care for them, it is so important that the caregiver does …
We often see serious work-related injuries when our clients have fallen from ladders. Many ladder injuries can be prevented if proper safety techniques are followed. There are more than 300 ladder-related deaths and over 130,000 emergency room visits related to ladders each year, as well as 2,000 ladder-related injuries every day. ANSI.Org It is important to first consider the task …
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 …
