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...
On behalf of Law Office of Perry Dean Ellis, P.C. | Mar 24, 2020 | workers' compensation
These days, health care workers are under especially heavy pressure. COVID-19 has a lot of people worried, and the full impact of the epidemic remains to be seen. In addition to the threat of the illness itself, health care workers have to contend with a massive...
On behalf of Law Office of Perry Dean Ellis, P.C. | Feb 25, 2020 | workers' compensation
To ensure the safety of laboratory workers, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has a standard called Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories. If you are a lab worker in Metro Atlanta who has suffered from exposure to...
On behalf of Law Office of Perry Dean Ellis, P.C. | Feb 24, 2020 | workers' compensation
You probably understand that workers’ compensation applies to employees injured on the job. For instance, if you injure yourself on factory equipment, you can file a workers’ compensation claim. A successful claim can cover medical bills and make up for wages lost...
On behalf of Law Office of Perry Dean Ellis, P.C. | Feb 6, 2020 | workers' compensation
Welders in Georgia and around the country face workplace hazards ranging from fires and explosions to radiation exposure and electric shocks. Companies can protect their welding workers by ensuring that they are properly trained, conducting regular safety inspections,...
