On behalf of Law Office of Perry Dean Ellis, P.C. | Oct 1, 2020 | workers' compensation
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 887 workers died in falls in 2017. That was the highest number of fatal workplace falls in about three decades. Falls also made up 17% of all job-related fatalities that year and almost 40% of all construction fatalities....
On behalf of Law Office of Perry Dean Ellis, P.C. | Sep 2, 2020 | workers' compensation
If you fell off a ladder at work, you may have suffered serious injuries that require extensive medical treatment. You are not alone. About 20% of work-related fall injuries involve a ladder. The risk is especially high for construction workers (roofers, house...
On behalf of Law Office of Perry Dean Ellis, P.C. | Aug 28, 2020 | workers' compensation
If you work outdoors in Georgia, you know how bad the summers can be. You run the risk of suffering a heat-related illness, including heatstroke, heat rash, heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Important: If you experience a heat-related illness at work, you could pass...
On behalf of Law Office of Perry Dean Ellis, P.C. | Aug 21, 2020 | workers' compensation
Failed drug tests are a concern for many injured workers. Just because you failed a drug test after a work accident does not necessarily mean your workers’ comp claim is invalid. You could still have a successful claim if traces of a drug were detected in your...
On behalf of Law Office of Perry Dean Ellis, P.C. | Jul 13, 2020 | workers' compensation
If you work in construction, you may have to work at significant heights on a regular basis, and scaffolding is probably a major part of your work environment. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that about 65% of construction...
On behalf of Law Office of Perry Dean Ellis, P.C. | Jun 25, 2020 | workers' compensation
Nurses in Georgia and throughout the country face a variety of on-the-job hazards that could affect physical and mental health. These risks have been amplified by the influx of patients due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which is itself a serious occupational risk to...
On behalf of Law Office of Perry Dean Ellis, P.C. | Jun 23, 2020 | workers' compensation
From physical overexertion to catastrophic injury, workers across many industries find that their job puts their health at risk. The National Safety Council reports that over 4.5 million American workers experience a job-related injury each year. Among the...
On behalf of Law Office of Perry Dean Ellis, P.C. | Apr 28, 2020 | workers' compensation
Georgia workers who are 55 or older should know that many in their age range are dying from occupational injuries. The Bureau of Labor Statistics actually came out with some startling data earlier in 2020. It said that between 1992 and 2017, there was a 56% increase...
On behalf of Law Office of Perry Dean Ellis, P.C. | Apr 28, 2020 | workers' compensation
The dangers to construction workers who toil on the highways in Georgia have never been higher. While there are many local initiatives to improve the safety of highway workers, the number of people who are killed each year is increasing. Employers must do a better job...
On behalf of Law Office of Perry Dean Ellis, P.C. | Apr 10, 2020 | workers' compensation
If you were fired from the job where you were injured and you still are injured, you can still file a workers’ compensation claim. Just because you no longer work for that employer doesn’t mean your workers’ comp case is over. In fact, some employers...
