On behalf of Law Office of Perry Dean Ellis, P.C. | Jan 16, 2020 | Firm News, workers' compensation
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found that the fatal work injury rate in 2018 was the same as the previous year: 3.5 per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers. The BLS presented its detailed findings in its annual National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries....
On behalf of Law Office of Perry Dean Ellis, P.C. | Nov 21, 2019 | Firm News
If you become injured on the job in Georgia, you may be able to seek damages for medical bills and lost wages from your employer’s workers’ compensation policy. All businesses that employ at least three workers, either full-time or part-time, legally must...
On behalf of Law Office of Perry Dean Ellis, P.C. | Aug 7, 2019 | Firm News
Pinch points are a danger that many workers in Georgia, especially those in the agricultural, construction and maritime industries, are no doubt familiar with. These refer to the area between two moving parts of machinery, between a moving part and a stationary part...
On behalf of Law Office of Perry Dean Ellis, P.C. | Jun 19, 2019 | Firm News
Even car accidents that seem simple may have complications that make the claims process much harder. Any accident involving injuries, such as the recent collision that took place on Highway 17, can still result in complicated insurance processes. After suffering an...
On behalf of Law Office of Perry Dean Ellis, P.C. | Apr 29, 2019 | Firm News
When you live in Georgia and suffer an injury on the job, you may have cause to file a workers’ compensation claim relating to your injury. Regardless of whether the injury you suffered was ultimately your fault or someone else’s, you should still be able to move...
On behalf of Law Office of Perry Dean Ellis, P.C. | Mar 4, 2019 | Firm News
A car accident can happen in an instant and fender-benders happen every day across the country. Would you know what to do after a crash? Be prepared to take these five steps if you should ever become an accident victim. 1. Check for injuries You will obviously check...
On behalf of Law Office of Perry Dean Ellis, P.C. | Jan 6, 2019 | Firm News
In the state of Georgia, drivers must carry minimum auto liability insurance. Many motorists feel the minimum will prove sufficient if there is a crash with injuries, and many others carry no insurance at all. How would you handle a crash situation in which you were...
On behalf of Law Office of Perry Dean Ellis, P.C. | Nov 11, 2018 | Firm News
Say you are going to attend a wedding reception at a local hotel. While rounding a corner on your way to the ballroom, you slip and fall.The fall leaves you with a painful ankle injury. How did this happen, and what should you do now? Falls in public placesYour...
On behalf of Law Office of Perry Dean Ellis, P.C. | Sep 11, 2018 | Firm News
According to statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, pedestrians killed in collisions with vehicles have been on the rise since 1996. What are the major causes of such accidents, and when are they most likely to occur? Roadway...
On behalf of Law Office of Perry Dean Ellis, P.C. | Jul 21, 2018 | Firm News
As a motorcycle rider, you are likely well aware of the many risks you face every time you hit the road. Safety is particularly important for motorcyclists because they are more exposed to the hazards of the road, especially on busy, multiple-lane freeways. Here are...
