One of the issues related to workers’ compensation claims in the healthcare system is that workers’ compensation carriers will attempt to bring injured employees back to work at “light duty” when in fact any job surrounding patient care is on its face a heavy job.
At Sadow & Froy, we get calls about psychological injuries such as post-traumatic stress disorder, psychological trauma resulting from an injury, and emotional distress resulting from issues at work. In Georgia, there are very few circumstances where psychological treatment is found to be the responsibility of the workers’ compensation insurance company. The first question that must be addressed when we …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
A recent story from WSB in Atlanta shares that Amazon is no longer requiring a marijuana drug test as a condition of employment. Don’t let your employer fool you! If you are injured on the job, drug use is cause for workers’ compensation denial. As outlined in the article, Amazon is no longer going to be pre-screening its employees for …
