How to avoid alcohol-impaired driving Did you know that half of arrested intoxicated drivers had their last alcoholic drink at a licensed bar or restaurant? Every day, about 32 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes — that's one person every 45 minutes. In 2020, 11,654 people died in alcohol-impaired driving traffic deaths — a 14% increase from 2019. These deaths were all preventable," according ... Read More
You Don’t Need To Have A Social Security Number To Claim Workers Comp
In Georgia, you can file a Workers' Comp claim without a Social Security Number You’ve been hurt on the job but you don't have a social security number. What do you do? Well, employees without documentation often assume they are not eligible for workers’ comp benefits due to their immigration status or fear deportation if they try to file a claim. However, state courts have held that undocumented workers (also ... Read More
Focus, Meaning, and Action in December
Our Power of Choice Humans are very unique. We can imagine, we can reason, and, most importantly, we can choose. We can change literally anything in our lives, all because we have the power of choice. This time of year, I think a lot of people forget about their power of choice. The increase in stress that comes with the holidays compounds with depression that comes with the dreary weather, which means that ... Read More
Holiday Safe Driving & Workplace Safety Tips from Marietta Injury Attorney Ramiro Rodriguez from Georgia Injury Advocates
Advocating for workplace safety and providing safe driving tips is not an easy task, but Georgia Injury Advocates reminds everyone to apply the holiday safety tips. MARIETTA, GA (November 7, 2022) – From late November to mid-January, when families gather, parties are scheduled and travel spikes, safety should be top of mind to avoid car accidents. Furthermore, during these times, we are often preoccupied with ... Read More
Light-Duty Work
You do not have to return to light-duty work unless your doctor says you are able and the job the Employer offers is within the restrictions the doctor orders! In my experience, issues related to returning to work on light duty are the most frequent reason why an employee has a problem which requires an attorney’s help. Even if a claim is going just fine, treatment is being provided, and the employee is getting ... Read More
Keep Fright Night Fun
Your Guide to Halloween Safety Halloween is a chance to pretend to be somebody else, stay out after dark, and eat too much candy. So, it’s no surprise that the holiday is magical for kids. But just like your parents used to say, it’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt. Out in the dark, there are countless opportunities for the festivities to turn sour. No one wants a Halloween marred by an accident ... Read More
Get Out of the (Haunted) House
With These 3 Outdoor Halloween Attractions Halloween is just around the corner. You’ll soon have trick-or-treaters approaching your door requesting a healthy share of candy. Before then, you may want to go out and feel the thrills of the season yourself, but maybe you’re someone who doesn’t enjoy the cramped spaces of haunted houses. You don’t have to step indoors to experience a spooky attraction though. ... Read More
A Devastating Blow
The Repercussions of Concussions The brain is the most important organ in our bodies; it controls everything we do. So, even “minor” brain injuries can have long-lasting impacts on one’s quality of life and ability to function. National Concussion Awareness Day on Sept. 20 aims to share the often-overlooked dangers of the most common form of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Traumatic brain injuries are any ... Read More
The Right Relief
Physical Therapy vs. Chiropractic Care We all sometimes have minor aches, pains, bumps, and bruises that we can heal at home with Advil and a little rest. But more extensive injuries should be treated by a medical professional. Sometimes that means casts, surgeries, or bed rest. Other times, people need to take more of an active role in their healing with a physical therapist or chiropractor. But how do you ... Read More
The Georgia Workers’ Compensation System Is Complex
This book is designed to lay out some of the most critical pitfalls injured employees in Georgia face when dealing with their Workers’ Compensation claim Please understand that this book is a tool to give you helpful information. Still, it is not a substitute for competent legal representation by a lawyer who knows your specific facts and injuries. Thank you for requesting this book and taking the important ... Read More