On behalf of Gammon, McFall & Villarreal | Mar 17, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Across virtually every sector of society, the impact of the growing Coronavirus pandemic may be felt. The effects of this virus and event may last for some time to come, especially for any person who becomes unable to work after contracting COVID-19, the diseased...
On behalf of Gammon, McFall & Villarreal | Feb 22, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Employees injured on-the-job have generally relied on workers’ compensation to help cover medical treatment and maintain their standard of living, but they also faced a benefits cap. Updates enacted through Georgia’s Senate Bill 135, however, may now...
On behalf of Gammon, McFall & Villarreal | Sep 6, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Despite taking precautions and following the latest safety regulations, you sustained an injury at your Georgia workplace. While your employer offers workers’ compensation to cover your injuries and lost wages, you may not feel the insurance provider’s doctor gave you...
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,...
