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Sprains and Strains in the Atlanta Workplace
Sprains and strains are similar yet very different conditions. They can occur independently or concurrently of one another. An injury of this nature can impair your ability to work and is a valid workplace complaint.
Although they can occur in any joint, sprains are most common in ankles and wrists. A sprain is an injury in a joint, caused by the ligament being stretched beyond its own capacity. Ligaments are tough fibrous tissues that connect bones to other bones.
There are three classifications of severity for sprains; Grade I, Grade II, and grade III. Grade I (mild) sprains involve a tear in only a few fibers of the ligament. This injury doesn’t result in joint instability and the injured person is not functionally affected. Grade II (Moderate) sprains involve a tear of part of a ligament, from a third to almost all its fibers. It will result in bruising, pain and some swelling. Some function is lost in the injured joint. A Grade III (severe) sprain is a complete tear of the ligament. This type of sprain most generally causes severe pain, bruising and swelling. Immobilization and sometimes multiple surgeries are required. The joint is typically weakened which can increase the risk of future sprains of the injured joint.
A strain, commonly referred to a pulled muscle, is an injury to a muscle or tendon where the muscle fibers tear as a result of overstretching. A strain is the equivalent injury to a ligament is a sprain. The most common areas for strain to occur are the back and hamstring muscles. Strains can be one of two types; chronic strains and acute strains. Chronic strains are caused by a repetition injury, where the muscle or tendon is overused and insufficiently rested between uses. Acute strains are a result of a direct blow to the body causing the tissue to overstretch or contract in an excessive amount.
Neglecting a sprain or strain could cause long-term complications, it is best to be evaluated thoroughly if either injury occurs to you. If you are unsure or have questions about your injury and who is responsible, an experienced lawyer should be contacted for consultation immediately.
Shoulder and Knee Work Injuries in Atlanta
Shoulder and knee injuries are common occurrences in the workplace, especially if the work is physically demanding. It is important to have a clear understanding of the injury you are dealing with and seek appropriate medical attention. Injuries to shoulders and knees can be classified in one of two categories: acute injuries and overuse injuries.
Acute injuries occur suddenly, like from a direct blow, a fall or abnormal twisting or bending. Some common acute injuries to the knee include sprained or strained ligaments or tendons, torn meniscus, torn ACL or MCL, fracture and dislocation. A few common acute shoulder injuries include bruises, sprained or strained muscles, ligaments or tendons, injured nerves, separation, torn rotator cuff, fracture and dislocation. These injuries can be very painful and usually cause bruising and swelling. Acute injuries must be evaluated by a medical doctor immediately. An untreated injury can lead to long-term complications.
Overuse injuries to the knee and shoulder are often associated with the workplace. Many jobs require repetitive movements which can damage joints. With overuse injuries the symptoms come on gradually. Some common overuse knee injuries include bursitis, tendinitis or tendonosis, plica syndrome, patellofemoral pain syndrome and iliotibial band syndrome. A few examples of overuse injuries to the shoulder include bursitis, tendonitis or tendonosis, strained muscles, frozen shoulder and impingement syndrome.
A wide variety of symptoms are associated with both types of knee and shoulder injuries. As with acute injuries, overuse injuries also require a professional medical diagnosis. A medical evaluation usually consists of a physical examination and usually an x-ray or MRI. Issues or injuries with these two major joints should not go unattended or will lead to possibly permanent, life-long problems and will likely worsen over time. To find out if your injury is the responsibility of your employer you should contact an injury attorney today.
Carpal Tunnel Work Related Injuries
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) can be very painful and debilitating. CTS is a medical condition where the median nerve is compressed at the wrist causing pain, paresthesias (the sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling or burning) and muscle weakness in the hand and forearm. The median nerve passes through a canal, the carpal tunnel, in the wrist. A decrease in the size of the canal or an increase in the size of the contents, or both can cause the median nerve to be compressed.
Most people who suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome have symptoms that gradually increase over time. The first symptoms of CTS may appear when sleeping, and typically include numbness and paresthesia. Usually these symptoms occur at night because most people sleep with their wrists bent which further constricts the canal. Symptoms of progression include difficulty gripping and making a fist, dropping objects and weakness.
CTS generally develops due to increased hand use or activity. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is aggravated by repetitive activities such as grasping and manipulating objects. Some common activities that are believed to contribute to and induce Carpal Tunnel Syndrome include:
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Using power tools on a regular basis
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Computer keyboarding or typing
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Any activity where hand use is routine and vigorous (typists, dentists for example)
Many treatment options are available. The decision is based on the severity and cause of the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Some of the options for treatment include immobilizing braces, localized steroid injections, prioritizing hand activities and ergonomics, medication, and carpal tunnel release surgery. Most carpal tunnel workers’ compensation cases are controversial and sometimes tricky to prove. Contact an attorney immediately if you believe you are suffering from CTS and are entitled to benefits covered by workers’ compensation insurance. Knowledgeable legal counsel is available and dedicated to making sure you receive the benefits you are entitled.
Invasion of Privacy Laws in Atlanta
Invasion of privacy is the intrusion into someone’s personal life without permission or just case. Invasion of privacy can give the person whose privacy has been invaded a right to sue the person or entity who invaded it for damages. Infringements of personal privacy are often damaging, upsetting and distressing. Some examples of this include workplace monitoring, internet privacy, data collection, and other means of disseminating private information.
A non-public individual has a right to privacy from:
1. Intrusion on one’s solitude or into one’s private affairs.
2. Public disclosures of embarrassing private information.
3. Publicity which puts him or her into a false light to the public.
4. Appropriation of one’s name or picture for personal or commercial advantage.
The Supreme Court has ruled that there is a limited constitutional right of privacy from government surveillance into an area where a person has a “reasonable expectation of privacy”. However, records such as financial records or telephone records that are held by a third party are typically not protected unless there is applicable, specific federal law in place.
Criminal voyeurism statutes mandate that a person should have the right to privacy in a place where one may reasonably expect to be safe from casual or hostile intrusion or surveillance. In other words, a place where one would have a reasonable expectation of privacy. In instances of a hidden camera in a certain location may be grounds to sue for negligent infliction of emotional distress.
A number of laws prohibit employers from intruding into their employees’ lives outside of work. Georgia law constitutions specifically provide for the right to privacy, preventing employers from looking into what their employees’ are up to when they are off-duty. Georgia also has laws prohibiting employers from taking any job-related action against a worker that is based on the worker’s conduct off the job.
It is illegal for an employer to intrude into the “seclusion” of the employee. Seclusion refers to the physical areas in which an employee has a reasonable expectation of privacy. These areas are off-limits to employers. An employer is never allowed to physically enter an employee’s home without consent for any reason including searching for allegedly stolen property belonging to the employer.
Atlanta Workplace Back Injuries
Back Pain at Work
Back injuries and back pain from related injuries make up the majority of workers’ compensation claims. Back pain is often times the result of a work-related injury caused by lifting something the wrong way or falling. Sometimes injuries to knees can upset the injured worker’s gait causing them to lose their balance. An aching back can be very frustrating and exhausting. Below are a few tips to help you manage and/or prevent back pain while at work and limit the use of narcotic pain medication.
Do Not Slouch! Whether standing or sitting, be aware of your posture. Sitting for sustained periods of time puts too much pressure on the discs and joints in your back. It is recommended to get up from your chair once an hour, walk around every half-hour. Stretch your arms to the ceiling, do some lunges and limber up, roll your head from side to side to stretch your neck and shoulders.
It is recommended sitting back at a 135 degree angle allowing your muscles to relax. Position your monitor so you can hold your head straight with your feet resting lightly on the floor.
Use caution and sense if your job involves heavy lifting. Be conscious of the way you are moving your body. When you bend or lift something, use your knees and stomach muscles, hold the object close to your body and lift with your leg muscles. Look up at the ceiling and lift straight up using your leg muscles making sure to not bend forward.
Train your core muscles to support themselves therefore reducing the stress on the injured muscles. Gym machines and exercises that target the back and bikram yoga area are necessary to strengthen the muscles needed to support the spine.
Back injuries can linger and become very discouraging. Preventative care to avoid back problems is always ideal, however If you, like so many workers, suffer from a back injury or back pain it is important to seek professional treatment before it gets worse.
What is Medical Malpractice?
Incidents of medical malpractice, or negligence, in the medical field are, unfortunately unavoidable. Medical professionals such as doctors, nurses and medical staff have the responsibility to treat and heal us to the best of their ability when we require medical attention and care. In the healthcare field, a widely accepted standard of care is expected of healthcare providers. When a healthcare provider deviates from this standard, it is referred to as medical malpractice. This type of professional negligence occurs by either act or omission, either by pe
rforming the wrong procedure or by failing to do something necessary. In either case, the provided treatment falls below the accepted standard of practice. Results of medical malpractice and error can range from a reversible inconvenience to death or permanent disfigurement or damage. A few examples of errors made in hospitals and other medical facilities include: administering the wrong dosage or wrong medication; leaving surgical objects inside the patient’s body after surgery; misdiagnosis (one of the most common); operating on the wrong part of the body; staph infections, which can potentially be fatal; and pressure ulcers (bedsores).
According to the American Association of Justice, deaths caused by medical malpractice or preventable medical errors, rank number six in the list of leading causes of death in America. Proceeded only by heart disease, cancer, stroke,
respiratory disease and unintentional injuries resulting from accidents. It is estimated that as many as 98,000 people die each year due to preventable medical errors.
Litigation of medical malpractice cases are generally considered some of the most difficult to handle. Whether they are the result of poor communication, bad practice or even neglect, their inherent complexities, from a legal standpoint, require extensive knowledgeable and familiar with both medical and legal matter. Celia Sunne and her team of experts are eager to help you and your family through this difficult matter. Contact Sunne Law, Superhero Lawyers today for FREE Initial Consultation.
Georgia Uses Technology to Catch Workers’ Comp Violators
The state of Georgia requires most employers with three or more full time, part time or seasonal employees to have workers’ compensation insurance. Georgia is making it easier for its citizens and workers to check an employer’s workers’ compensation coverage and catch workers’ comp violators. You can visit the Georgia State Board of Workers Compensation website and verify employers workers’ compensation coverage online. They can also be reached at 1-(800) 743-5436. If you check the record of a business you believe is required to have Workers’ Compensation insurance and are unable to locate record of proof you are encouraged to contact the Enforcement Division Monday – Friday from 8:00 -4:30 at the phone number listed above. You may also follow the instructions on their website and report a violation online. Any business found in non-compliance with required coverage requirements faces civil penalties of up to $5,000 per violation and a year in prison.
With the help of technology, the State Board of Workers’ Compensation Georgia is cracking down on companies that fall short on obligations to their workers. According to the Newman Times-Herald, Georgia has already ousted 538 businesses that did not have a policy, resulting in $480,000 worth of fines and $1.2 million in premiums to cover the 2,700 previously uncovered employees.
The state used to rely on complaints and random inspections that required employers to show proof of coverage. Restaurants, stores and small construction-trades companies are the most frequent violators. Now, with the help of the national database, inspectors can instantly check to see if a business is paying premiums for coverage. They can check out a dozen businesses in the time it would take for a physical inspection. At the end of the year, inspectors check former violators in the database to ensure they are still in compliance with the laws and are still providing coverage.
Slip and Fall Accidents Atlanta Workers' Comp
People can slip and fall in a wide variety of public and private locations. Many slip and fall accidents could be avoided if proper safety measures are taken to maintain safe environments. Each year, roughly one million people in the United States end up in the emergency room after slip and fall accidents. These types of accidents are most likely to occur when a building is not maintained in a safe and effective way. Some of the most common causes or reasons for slip-and-fall accidents include; broken railings, wet or slippery floors, icy roads or sidewalks, uneven pavement or surfaces, cracks or holes in the floor or ground, exposed cables and insufficient lighting.
When a slip and fall accident occurs, the cost of medical bills and other damages can be very high. The burden is on the injured victim to prove that the person responsible for the premises should be held liable for the injury. Under Georgia law, property owners and occupiers have an obligation to their visitors or patrons to do their best to ensure that the property is reasonably safe. The laws state that the property owner’s obligation to you is dictated by the reason you were on the property. For example, if you are trespassing , you do not have a lot of rights. Customers at a store are considered “invitees” because they were invited to visit the store to benefit the owner. Store owners have the highest obligation to ensure safety.acc
In order to win a slip-and-fall case you will be required to establish what your status on the premises was. Further, you will need to prove that the property owner was more careless than they should have been. You must be able to show that you did not knowingly enter an obviously dangerous situation. In some cases you may have to argue your case in court. The help of an attorney can be very beneficial in helping find expert witnesses and gather evidence to help prove your case.
Mental Injuries and Atlanta Workers’ Comp
Most on the job injuries are physical, but sometimes psychological or psychiatric injuries also occur. Although mental injuries almost always impossible to see, they are just as real as physical injuries. Workers’ compensation insurance requires that a worker must sustain an injury that occurs in and arises out of the course of employment. Some mental injuries can be difficult to prove. For example a heart attack caused by work-related stress may not happen until after working in a stressful environment for a long period of time. Also, unlike claims for physical injuries, it may not be related to one particular incident.
Workers’ compensation separates mental disability cases into three categories: physical-mental, mental-physical, and mental-mental. A physical-mental claim involves a physical workplace injury that has progressed to a mental condition or disability. For example, a worker suffers an injury that lingers, showing no signs of improvement for months; it could cause discouragement which could lapse into severe clinical depression. A mental-physical claim involves a psychological condition arising out of the worker’s employment that has caused a physical illness. An example of this type of injury would be ulcers that are induced by stress in the workplace. A mental-mental claim involves a psychological occurrence in the course of employment, which leads to a psychological injury. These cases are also referred to as “pure stress” claims and are usually the least 
recognized or compensated. One example of this could be witnessing a horrific accident at work involving the injury of a co-worker. This could lead a worker to develop a fear of operating the equipment on which their co-worker was injured. Currently, the state of Georgia does not allow workers’ compensation benefits for this type of psychological injury.
Mental injuries, just like physical ones, can be debilitating and require treatment by healthcare professionals and time for healing. If you are suffering from a psychological or psychiatric injury you believe to be work-related, a knowledgeable lawyer can advise you and assist you in receiving workers’ compensation benefits.
Atlanta Burn Work Injuries in the Workplace
Thousands of burn injuries occur each year in Atlanta from hazards in the workplace. They cause serious, often long-lasting effects. A burn causes painful tissue damage and sometimes scarring or disfigurement. About 5% of workplace burns lead to death.
Burns are classified in categories according to their severity; first-degree, second-degree and third-degree. They are also sometimes called superficial, partial thickness, and full thickness burns, respectively. When the burn involves injury to deeper tissues such as muscle or bone they are referred to as fourth-degree burns.
First-degree or superficial burns involve only the epidermis or outer layer of skin. They are painful but rarely produce long-term tissue damage. Second-degree or partial thickness burns affect the dense bottom portion of the epidermis called the dermis. They result in blistering and sometimes scarring. Third-degree or full thickness burns destroy the epidermis and cause damage all the way down to the hypodermis. The burn site will appear white or charred. Surgeries and skin grafts are likely in these cases.
Burn injuries are caused by either heat, electricity, chemicals, friction or radiation. Most frequently the causes of workplace burns are heat, electricity and chemicals. Heat burns are caused by flames, hot surfaces, scalding liquids or steam. Electrical burns occur as a result of electricity passing through the body. Most often tissues deeper underneath the skin are damaged but cannot be seen which causes electrical burns to be difficult to accurately diagnose. Chemical burns occur when living tissue is exposed to a corrosive product. Chemical burns need no source of heat and can be extremely painful.
Employers are required to provide a safe working environment. If you suffer a burn injury while at work you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. If you want to know if your injury is covered under Workers’ Compensation insurance it is a good idea to contact an attorney who can answer your questions about how to proceed.
Sunne Law - Injury Lawyers in Atlanta
Being injured is not only traumatic but it can affect the rest of your life, mentally, physically and financially. The insurance companies are big businesses whose sole purpose is to make huge profits by collecting premiums from their policyholder’s and trying not to pay much money out on claims. They will therefore, attempt to avoid paying any form of compensation by denying your claim. For many people this has created significant and lasting problems in their lives. Don’t let it happen to you!
Sunne Law, has experienced and established litigators who have handled a wide and varied range of personal injury claims. Sunne Law’s lawyers have represented clients who have suffered various injuries caused by negligence in an auto accident or involving:
- Personal accident
- Trucks and semi-trailers
- Boating accidents
- RV associated accidents
- Motorcycles and others
- Bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
The injury lawyers at Sunne Law have built a reputation for fighting tooth and nail for clients for the compensation they deserve through accidents and resulting injuries that were not their fault and were sustained through the negligence of other parties or events!
Through years of experience and dedication, Sunne Law has a powerful and effective presence in a court of law, confident advocates with the stature and presence that demands attention by the insurance company to their client’s case, particularly in any mediation situations. Sunne Law’s proven results as a winner and recognized care for clients and concern for their circumstances exert a balance that has a positive influence for clients personally and in court.
Specializing in the litigation aspects concerning insurance companies; if you have sustained injury and have been denied compensation in any form, or medical care, Sunne Law is there to help you!
The founder and senior partner of Sunne Law, the foremost worker’s compensation attorneys in Atlanta, is Celia Sunne (pronounced “sunny”). This name reflects her attitude towards her clients and the positive manner with which she conducts herself. Her legal team members are instilled with the same type of client empathy and motivation towards getting the best possible results for their clients.
Celia Sunne is a lawyer, born and bred. Originating from a family of lawyers, it was a natural process for her to follow that path. For more than twenty-four years, Celia has represented the rights of injured workers. It is an inherent instinct for her to want to support the rights of her clients against the might of the insurance industry. She has achieved recognition as not only an excellent and tough lawyer but also, one who is a compassionate counsellor.
As a victim of personal injury or a work injury you need the best possible legal representation and that legal representation should not only be a tough and experienced lawyer but also someone who is representing you as a person and has the empathy to understand the moral support that you will need during this difficult time. If you want individual attention, if you want to actually talk to your lawyer, if you want the best possible outcome for your case physically, mentally and monetarily then call Sunne Law. Hire a lawyer that will listen, fight and care!
Five Characteristics Of A Good Lawyer
Finding a good lawyer when you need one is not an easy task
Lawyers are a dime a dozen but finding a good lawyer when you need one is not an easy task. Most people have never had to hire a lawyer and then when the need arrives they are not sure where to go or how to find the best lawyer. If you know a lawyer ask the lawyer for help in finding a good lawyer who practices in the area that you need representation. Ask your friends for a recommendation. Once you receive recommendations, research the lawyer online, read about them on their website and then, most importantly, interview them. Choosing a good lawyer to fight for your rights is an important decision and one that you do not want to regret.
What Can You Do If You Are Not Happy With Your Lawyer
Do you find yourself in this situation? You have hired a lawyer to represent you in your work injury claim but you have grown frustrated with the lawyer and feel that he or she is not doing the best job possible for you. There are various reasons why people become disenchanted with their lawyer. Quite often it is because the lawyer does not return calls and does not keep the client abreast of what is going in his or her case. The workers’ compensation system is complicated and confusing for the injured worker. You hire a lawyer so that you will know your rights at each step of the way during your claim. Part of the service the lawyer is providing is advising the client about the process. If your lawyer will not speak with you and advise you of your rights and address your concerns then you are not getting the best representation.
Six Tips For Finding The Best Personal Injury Lawyer- Why Big Is Not Better
As I have posted before with regard to workers’ compensation lawyers, big can be a good thing like when you can go to Walmart and meet all of your shopping needs, groceries, clothing, auto supplies, etc. However, big is not better when hiring a personal injury lawyer to represent you in a personal injury claim, such as an auto accident, slip and fall or medical malpractice.
If you have never hired a lawyer you may not know how to find a personal injury lawyer other than think calling the attorney that is advertising on television or a billboard. What you need to know is that advertising lawyers are paying lots and lots of money to place their ads on television or to buy billboards. In order to pay for that advertising the law firm must carry a high volume of cases. To service those cases the firm must have numbers of support staff, which means that you will not have the special attention that you deserve for your personal injury lawyer.
Beware of the Walmart approach when it comes to finding a personal injury lawyer to represent you in your workers’ compensation or personal injury claim.
Many personal injury firms, especially those that advertise heavily will send a so-called, “investigator” to your house to meet with you. This person is a paid employee of the firm and is not a lawyer. You must trust that the lawyer you hired will do the best job for you. If the lawyer does not have time to meet with you initially about your claim and instead sends a non-lawyer employee for the first meeting then you should be wary of hiring that personal injury lawyer. How can you trust a lawyer you have not met? How can you have a trusting relationship with someone you have not sat down with and looked in the eye?
Paralegals will handle the gathering of your medical records, bills and other evidence to present to the insurance company in a settlement package and can answer questions during the process but you should not be passed off to support staff if you have a legal question about your case. You hired the personal injury lawyer to represent you and that representation includes advising you along the way.
So, how do you find the best personal injury lawyer to represent you in your claim?
- Ask for a recommendation from people you know that had a good experience with an attorney.
- Research the personal injury lawyer! Don’t just call a personal injury lawyer that you saw on television and assume that you will get the best possible representation because they seem big. You are better served by a personal injury lawyer who talks to you personally and who receives most of his or her cases from referrals from satisfied clients, not from spending money on television or billboard advertising.
- Make sure the attorney will go to court and is not just pushing settlement of your case in order to move on to the next case. A smaller, more personalized firm that does not rely on volumes of cases will work on your behalf for the best result and will go to court if necessary.
- Meet with the personal injury lawyer initially and don’t accept meeting with a non-lawyer in the office.
- Ask questions and don’t just accept the initial sale’s pitch.
- Trust your gut. You know when you feel good about a person or when you feel just a little uncomfortable. If you feel good when you meet with the lawyer then move forward. If your internal radar is giving you pause then trust that innate wisdom and keep searching for the right lawyer to represent your interest. It is important that you trust your personal injury lawyer.
Why A Big Law Firm Is Not Better – Four Tips For Finding The Best Workers Compensation Lawyer
Sometimes big is a good thing like when you can go to Walmart and meet all of your shopping needs, groceries, clothing, auto supplies, etc. However, big is not better when hiring a lawyer to represent you in an auto accident or workers compensation claim.
3 Reasons Why You Should Not Apply For Social Security Disability During Your Workers’ Compensation Claim
Many people apply for Social Security Disability while they are receiving workers’ compensation benefits. In most instances this is a mistake. When you are injured on the job in Georgia you will receive medical care and weekly benefits if you are unable to work. Many injured workers are concerned that they will not be able to return to work because of their injuries. 
They worry about their future and decide to apply for Social Security Disability. For the following reasons the injured worker should wait until his or her claim is settled before applying for Social Security Disability.
SuperThoughts - Things Can and Will Change
We are in the heat of the summer. The temperatures in July crested to 100 degrees, record heat. After several months of extreme heat, we really feel the dread of the next day, the next hot day, and we wonder when it will actually end. The heat affects our mood, energy, outlook, and our interactions with people. We feel fussy and impatient. My clients have the added frustration of being in pain and feeling trapped, not only by the heat but by the workers’ compensation system. It is hard to maintain a positive outlook.
Then one day in September we wake up and step outside to the first bit of coolness in the air. The sky starts to look different and we know that everything is about to change. The heat is moving on as we pass from the summer to the fall. Our spirit changes as we sense the change, the tinge of coolness. In these moments of extreme heat our misery would be eased if we would just remember…
that the heat will pass, the temperature will change. The same is true for the unhappiness my clients feel, trapped in the workers’ compensation system, living with the pain of physical injury. Just like the seasons will change, their circumstances will change also. Change is one of the most powerful truths in this world. It is inevitable.
Remembering this truth, that change is inevitable, can help us recreate our experience in this blistering weather, in this injury, in this workers’ compensation claim or whatever the situation. The heat will change. Your injury will heal. You will not always be stuck in the workers’ compensation system. Just as the blistering summer, the leaves that are dry and scolded on the trees will be freed to fall weather. Spring will bring new weather, new leaves, new life and a new beginning. What is true in nature is true in your life. When your current circumstance is just too much, seek refuge in this truth that this too will pass.
Celia
– Another Super Thought from a Superhero Lawyer, Celia Sunne, Sunne Law
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3 Things You Must Do After A Work Injury
The following are the three most important things to do in the first three days after your work injury:
1. Report the accident and your injury to your supervisor immediately!
Many injured workers wait a few days to report the accident and injury, especially if it occurs on a Friday. Do not wait! Report what happened to your supervisor even if you have to call the supervisor.
2. Make Sure Your Work Injury is Documented
Make sure the supervisor reports the accident and injury to the appropriate personnel and that a First Report Of Injury is completed by the employer. The First Report Of Injury documents your accident and injury in writing so that the supervisor cannot deny that you reported it.
3. See the Doctor of Your Choice For Your Work Injury
Tell your employer that you want to see a doctor AND ask for the list of approved doctors, called the Posted Panel of Physicians. This Panel should be posted in a prominent place. YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO CHOOSE FROM THE LIST. DO NOT LET THE EMPLOYER CHOOSE FOR YOU!
What if the employer does not have a Posted Panel Of Physicians?
If the employer does not have a Posted Panel Of Physicians then the injured worker has a right to choose their own doctor to treat him or her for the injuries.
You will most likely need to contact a lawyer if the employer does not have a Posted Panel as the employer and their insurance company will try to deny you the right to see your own doctor. Having your own doctor treat you is very helpful to the injured worker in a workers’ compensation claim. The insurance company knows this and will try to direct you to one of their doctors even though you have a right to choose your own. Call a www.mysuperherolawyer.com/contact”>work injury lawyer.
5 Things That Will Take Place If You Have Been In A Car Accident
There’s no way of knowing what tomorrow can bring. You might be in a Georgia car accident on your way to work. This shouldn’t worry you if you have a personal injury claim that can assist you go through the entire compensation process. It is the responsibility of the Georgia Law Offices to keep their clients informed on accident claims and how they can complete the procedure.
1. First and foremost, Georgia Law offices must have the client’s personal information (name, address, phone number, date of birth, Social Security Number, driver’s license number). They’re also entitled to know the exact details of the Georgia car accident (date, day and time and location).
2. If there are witnesses, the law offices must also collect their information as well as their side of the story. Witnesses are asked about what they saw and heard when the accident happened.
3. Other Georgia car accident details must include information on the other driver and the passengers of both or all vehicles involved in the accident. Were there alcohol and drugs involved? If yes, then the Georgia Law offices must include this in the report because this should be covered by Georgia DUI instances.
4. If the policy holder has injuries, then these must also be described in full detail. Georgia personal injury can be handled by law offices as long as they deem fit. If there are damages, these should be stated in the incident report as well. Damages to vehicles, clothes and devices are covered in the insurance claim.
5. Take pictures. This is the best way to document the accident. Good thing there are digital cameras and camera phones because these devices can completely capture the accident. These pictures can definitely help the insurance holder when he tries to claim Georgia personal injury compensations as well as those of Georgia car accident policies.
Once you organize this information, it’s easier to prepare the report that you need in order to maximize the benefits that your insurance must provide you after unexpected Georgia car accidents.
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