Botanical Gardens Subcontractor Having More Problems

Pioneer Concrete Plumbing Service, Inc. was involved in last year's tragic collapse of a skywalk which was under construction at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens.  Evidently, that was not the only workplace accident they have been involved in.

They are being sued by Juan Manuel Cuevas in Cobb County over another workplace accident in 2007.  Mr. Cuevas was working for Mark's Foundation, Inc, which has joined him in this suit.  A Pioneer employee was working with Cuevas in Woodstock, Georgia.  Cuevas was knocked off a wall and injured.  Unfortunately, under Georgia Workers' Comp Law, Cuevas will be limited to recovering money for medical expenses and lost wages.  Even more unfortunate, Mark's Foundation will be seeking to recover the benefits it paid to Cuevas.  So while the workers' comp insurance companies use Cuevas to recover money they have paid, the injured employee may be left with nothing.

Teacher Injured with Sulfuric Acid Has Workers Comp Claim

A Kennesaw Mountain High School teacher was injured after a causig a chemical spill Tuesday morning.  The Cobb County teacher was carrying a bottle of sulfuric acid which accidentally fell to the floor of the prep room adjacent to the classroom and spilled.  The acid splashed into the teacher's eyes causing minor irritation.  The teacher was transported to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital for treatment and released the same day.  Fortunately, none of the 7 students in the classroom during the incident were injured.  Almost 200 students in classrooms nearby had to be evacuated during clean up.

Workers' Compensation allows those injured on the job, regardless of any potential negligence on the employee's part, to recover for the cost of their medical bills, any lost wages, and a settlement related to any permanent disability resulting from those injuries.  Although reports indicate no negligence on the part of the teacher, he or she would still have a valid claim regardless.  Workers' Compensation law can be very complex, especially if serious or permanently disableing injuries are involved.  You must follow certain guidelines when making your claim and usually you must receive treatment from a selected list of medical providers.  Failure to follow these guidelines can result in your claim being disbarred.  You can contact our office 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for a free consultation regarding your rights under Workers' Compensation law.

Marietta Pawnshop Employee Shot During Robbery

An employee of Big Chicken Pawn in Marietta was shot during a robbery just after 11 a.m. on Wednesday.  Marietta Police Department Spokesma Brian Honea was unable to state whether anything had actually been stolen from the pawnshop.  Big Chicken Pawn is located next to the Big Chicken KFC restaurant at the intersection of Cobb Parkway and Roswell Road, one of Cobb County's landmarks.  Police dogs attempted to locate the two suspects but apparently were unsuccessful.  The police were not able to issue a detailed description of the suspects.  While this incident is a criminal matter, the wounded employee may also have a claim against his employer under Workers' Compensation laws.  Fortunately, his injuries did not appear life threatening yesterday as he was taken to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital for treatment.  If you've been injured on the job, in a similar manner or a more usual accident such as a slip and fall at work or a lifting injury, you should consult an attorney to determine what your rights and responsibilities to your employer may be.  An attorney can help you ensure that you receive the fair medical and lost wage compensation you deserve as a result of your on the job injury.