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Medical Privacy Rights for Injured Workers in Georgia: Why Workers’ Compensation Claims Feel More Invasive Than Prison

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Understanding HIPAA Exceptions and Your Privacy Rights When Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim By Susan J. Sadow and Heather D. Froy, Georgia Workers’ Compensation Attorneys When you’re injured on the job in Georgia and file a workers’ compensation claim, you expect to receive medical care and wage replacement benefits while you recover. What many injured workers don’t expect is the …

Amazon Workplace Injuries: Insights from the December 2024 Forbes Report

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Amazon Workplace Injuries: Insights from the December 2024 Forbes Report The recent Forbes article dated December 23, 2024, highlights a critical issue that affects countless workers: the prevalence of workplace injuries at Amazon. As a company renowned for its efficiency and rapid delivery systems, Amazon’s operational demands often come at a cost to its workforce. For Georgia workers, this report …

Prime Days See Increase in Injuries for Amazon Warehouse Workers

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Workerscompensation.com recently shared an interim report from the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.  The Committee found that Amazon workers are getting hurt at higher rates than previously reported by the company. It concluded that “… on the job injuries to Amazon warehouse workers are higher during busy times than the company had reported, and the company may be …

Young Workers – More Likely To Get Injured

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Young workers are more likely to get injured on the job than older workers. According to the CDC, workers aged 15–24 are 1.2–2.3 times more likely to be injured than workers aged 25–44. A 2024 report from the Workers Compensation Research Institute found that workers under 25 reported more frequent injuries than those 55 and older. 

The Lowdown! I Bet You Didn’t Know Susan & Steve Sadow.

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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 Power of the Authorized Treating Physician (ATP)

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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 …

Empowering Justice:  The Benefits of All-Female Law Firms

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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 …

Hot Topics in Georgia Workers’ Compensation

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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 …

Which Injuries Result in the Most Lost Time from Work?

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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 …