On behalf of Gammon, McFall & Villarreal | Jun 21, 2019 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
It may be nearly impossible to realistically eliminate all ladder falls, one of the leading causes of on-the-job injuries. It’s like trying to eliminate car accidents. It’s possible in theory, but it continues to happen at an incredible rate.That said,...
On behalf of Gammon, McFall & Villarreal | May 6, 2019 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
The workers’ compensation system is a tradeoff that is supposed to be beneficial for both workers and employers. Workers who are injured on the job are promised access to medical care and benefits in exchange for waiving their right to sue their employer for...
On behalf of Gammon, McFall & Villarreal | Mar 29, 2019 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
The premiums that are due for workers’ compensation are the duty of the employer to pay. These are considered a regular business expense, so they can’t be passed on to the employees. Since Georgia law requires almost all employers to carry this coverage,...
On behalf of Gammon, McFall & Villarreal | Feb 15, 2019 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
Georgia’s workers’ compensation system is designed to protect those who get hurt or sickened while working for an employer. Employers carry workers’ compensation insurance to prevent themselves from being liable for a worker’s...
On behalf of Gammon, McFall & Villarreal | Jan 11, 2019 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
People who are at work need to ensure that they aren’t doing anything that is going to cause an injury to themselves. Of course, the onus is on the employer to ensure that employees have what they need to stay safe. Sometimes, normal job duties might be...
On behalf of Gammon, McFall & Villarreal | Dec 28, 2018 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
Many workers are at risk of suffering from a head injury. In the retail or restaurant industry, there is a chance of objects falling from overhead and landing on the top of the workers’ heads. One of the possible injuries that can occur is a concussion. This...
On behalf of Gammon, McFall & Villarreal | Nov 30, 2018 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
Some workers will have to work out in the elements this winter. Even though the Atlanta area isn’t as frigid as other areas, there are still risks that come with doing work outside. For some workers, long hours out in the cold or rain are common. In these cases,...
On behalf of Gammon, McFall & Villarreal | Oct 12, 2018 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
You go to work to earn an honest living. You probably never thought that an injury would prevent you from being able to do your job.When you are injured at work, there are many things that you need to consider. One of these is how you are going to get medical care....
On behalf of Gammon, McFall & Villarreal | Aug 27, 2018 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
Many factors can impact a person’s workers’ compensation claim. One that you might not have thought about is your social media accounts. Insurance companies are always on the lookout for incidents involving fraudulent claims and exaggerations. Because of...
On behalf of Gammon, McFall & Villarreal | Aug 21, 2018 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
One of the most important things to do if you are injured at work is to alert your employer. Once you do this, you can request medical care. Even if you don’t think that you are seriously hurt, you should still visit a doctor since this can help you determine if...
