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Archive for May, 2010

Common Workplace Injuries in Atlanta

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

There are some occupations that seem inherently dangerous. Construction and manufacturing are two types of industries that you would expect would have a higher incidence of work related injuries. While the hazards might be more prominent in those environments every type and location of work has its own hazards and injury rates. Many of the most common workplace injuries can happen anywhere in any industry, company and location. Statistically, workplace injuries happen in Atlanta with the same frequency as in other places.
The most common workplace injuries across industries include:

• Overexertion from activities such as pulling, pushing, lifting and carrying (note: this is the number one type of workplace injury)
• Trips, slips and falls, and Falls from an elevated area
• Being struck by an object (including falling objects)
• Repetitive motion (carpal tunnel, etc.)
• Violent acts

Government regulations and insurance requirements are two factors that impact business’ emphasis on safety. By providing adequate training on safety related topics and monitoring work processes to ensure that safety procedures are observed, companies work to reduce the number of injuries. Employees in all types of industries and occupations can work to reduce injuries by making sure that they comply with policies and procedures that are designed to keep them safe in the performance of their job.

Even if your employer does everything possible to prevent them, accidents will happen. You hope that they don’t happen to you but if you are involved in a work related accident you need help to make sure that you are taken care of. Please contact the Atlanta Workers’ Compensation attorneys at Robbins & Associates, PC.

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What to Do If You Are Denied Workers Compensation Benefits

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Many people who are injured in the workplace trust that their employer will provide full Workers’ Compensation benefits and do not seek legal help. Unfortunately, some employers and their insurance companies will deny your claim or cover only a small portion of your expenses. If your Workers’ Compensation claim is denied, the Atlanta Workers’ Compensation lawyers at Robbins & Associates, P.C. will help you receive the full amount you deserve.

Our Georgia Workers’ Compensation attorneys will help you build your case and compile documentation of your work-related injury. We will not be intimidated by insurance company lawyers who seek to protect corporate profits by denying legitimate Workers’ Compensation claims.

Claims That Are Difficult to Prove

Some workplace injuries and illnesses, such as repetitive stress injuries and illness from exposure to chemicals, qualify for Workers’ Compensation benefits but are more difficult to prove than injuries caused by a specific accident. Often, employers and insurance companies will claim that your condition was caused by something that occurred outside of work.

At Robbins & Associates, P.C., our Atlanta Workers’ Compensation attorneys know exactly what you need to do in order to fully document your condition and treatment and prove that it is work-related. We will also advise you of your eligibility for compensation for ongoing and future medical expenses, helping to provide for your family’s financial future.

If you or a loved one has been denied Workers’ Compensation benefits in Georgia, please contact the Atlanta Workers’ Compensation Lawyers of Robbins & Associates, P.C. to schedule a consultation.

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Choosing a Workers' Compensation Lawyer

Monday, May 24th, 2010

If you have been injured in the workplace or developed a job-related illness or medical condition, you may be eligible for Workers’ Compensation benefits under Georgia Workers’ Compensation law. This can include injuries that result from accidents as well as repetitive stress injuries or exposure to dangerous chemicals. However, getting the financial compensation you deserve can be a difficult process as employers and insurance companies often attempt to deny legitimate claims in order to save money. If your Workers’ Compensation claim is denied or only partially approved, you may need to hire an Atlanta Workers’ Compensation lawyer.

Finding a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer in Your State

Because each state has slightly different regulations governing Workers’ Compensation, the success of your case can depend on choosing a Workers’ Compensation attorney who has experience representing injured workers in your state. In addition, a Workers’ Compensation lawyer in your area may have experience dealing with the same employer or insurance company who is trying to deny your claim.

Insurance companies in general, including those who provide Workers’ Compensation insurance to employers, frequently maximize profits by attempting to reduce the number and size of claims paid out. This often means that the insurance company has a team of lawyers whose only job is to fight every Workers’ Compensation claim in the hope that injured workers do not hire their own Georgia Workers’ Compensation attorney.

Insurance company lawyers are very familiar with the loopholes and legal tricks they can use to deny compensation in your state. Therefore, it is crucial to choose a Workers’ Compensation lawyer who is also experienced in your state. For example, the Atlanta Workers’ Compensation attorneys of Robbins & Associates, P.C. have plenty of experience appearing before the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation.

If you or a family member has developed an injury, illness, or medical condition on the job in Atlanta, please contact Robbins & Associates, P.C. to schedule a consultation.

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What is Plaintiff Law?

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Essentially, Plaintiff Law is the section of the legal field that deals with representing the rights of the plaintiff, victim of an injury or condition resulting from someone else’s negligence. The word “plaintiff” is a legal term referring to the party who brings a lawsuit against another party, who is called the “defendant.” Plaintiff Lawyers stand up for the rights of victims and help them begin litigation to hold the negligent defendant accountable for the costs associated with their injury or illness. The experienced Georgia Plaintiff Lawyers at Robbins & Associates, P.C. defend the rights of injured people in Atlanta and all over the Southeast.

Areas of Plaintiff Law

Accidents and injuries are a risk of everyday life, even in situations that do not seem dangerous at first. Because accidents and injuries occur in a wide range of circumstances, there are also many types of personal injury and negligence litigation that fall under the category of Plaintiff Law. Some of the most common Plaintiff Law cases are those involving:

• Auto and Truck Accidents
• Medical Malpractice
• Workers’ Compensation
• Brain Injury
• Social Security Disability
• Dangerous Premises
• Defective Products

Robbins & Associates, P.C. has successfully won fair compensation for victims in each of these Georgia Plaintiff Law practice areas. Our Plaintiff Lawyers can help you recover the cost of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other monetary damages.

Plaintiff Lawyers Help Victims

Plaintiff Lawyers perform a crucial function in society because they make sure that individuals and institutions are held responsible when their negligence results in injury, illness, or death. In fact, lawsuits brought by Plaintiff Law firms like Robbins & Associates, P.C. are responsible for many safety precautions now common in public places and in the workplace.

If you would like to learn more about legal options for injured people under Georgia Plaintiff Law, please contact Robbins & Associates, P.C. in Atlanta to schedule a free consultation.

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What is needed for a successful premises liability case in Atlanta?

Saturday, May 1st, 2010

When someone is responsible for injury that you suffer they should be responsible for paying for the costs associated with the injury. Costs can include medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and others. Premises liability cases are invoked when you are injured on someone else’s property typically due to an unsafe condition. Accidents happen, and they certainly happen in Atlanta like everywhere else but when something happens to you that could have been prevented or is due to someone’s negligence they should be held accountable.

Capturing and preserving information is an essential ingredient in prevailing in premises liability case. If you or a loved one are injured on someone else’s property gather as much information as you can. Contact information of witnesses and photos of the accident scene and injuries suffered are invaluable in proving liability. Keeping track of the costs related to your injury is also very important. If you have to miss any work, visit a hospital or doctor, attend physical therapy or incur any other related cost you deserve to be reimbursed and good record keeping will help.

The most important ingredient in receiving the compensation you deserve after suffering an injury on someone’s property is having an advocate who understands premises liability cases. If this has happened to you it’s important that you have someone on your side with a proven track record for getting victims the compensation awards they deserve.

For that kind of proven experience, please contact the experienced premises liability lawyers at Robbins & Associates, PC.

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