On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Jul 16, 2019 | social security disability 1, social security disability benefits for injuries 1, Uncategorized
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are on the rise in the United States and are increasingly becoming a problem. From 2006 to 2014, emergency room visits, hospitalizations and deaths associated with TBIs rose a staggering 53 percent. The effects of a TBI can be far...
On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Jun 5, 2019 | injuries, Uncategorized, Workers' Compensation
Most Georgia residents welcome summer with open arms after a long, rainy winter. Between sunny days with family or nighttime adventures with friends, summer offers an array of activities for everyone.Unfortunately, it also offers an array of opportunities for outdoor...
On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Feb 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
People who work in nursing homes and hospitals are facing the very serious risk of back injuries due to having to lift patients and help them with mobility issues. Finding ways to minimize the risk of these injuries has to be a priority for these employers.In some...
On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Jan 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Delivery drivers face hazards on each shift they work. Not only do they have to worry about personal safety, but they need to be attentive drivers as well.By understanding some of the more common risks, employees and employers can work together to ensure drivers...
On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Dec 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
The retail industry might be one of the safer industries in which to work, but this doesn’t mean that workers don’t face some hazards. In fact, there are many issues that come with these jobs that might not be immediately recognized. Instead, some people...
On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Nov 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
Being injured on the job is something that workers hope they never experience. No matter what industry you are in, you are at risk of being injured. This can come from an accident, but it is also possible that you will suffer one due to repetitive motion. There are...
On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Oct 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
Nurses, patient care technicians and other caregivers have to handle some difficult duties. Some can lead to considerable injuries. One involves heavy lifting that comes with transferring patients from one space to another, such as a wheelchair to a bed. In some...
On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Sep 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
All workers need proper training and tools to work safely. Many jobs include the duty to unload semitrucks. This is even the case for some retail jobs. It is imperative that these workers understand how to safely do this job. Part of their safety depends on the...
On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Aug 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
Getting hurt on the job is a bad situation for almost everyone. You suddenly have to worry about how long it will take you to return to your job. You also have to worry about the medical bills that you incur while treating your injury. That’s a lot of expense...
On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Jul 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Hospitals should be safe places that can help people to heal after injuries or illnesses. Unfortunately, workers in these facilities are often at risk of suffering from the exact things that the patients are being treated for.While it is true that hospitals have taken...
