It goes without saying that first responders and EMTs have high-pressure jobs and courageously put themselves at risk to help others. Nevertheless, it comes as a shock when communities lose a first responder in the line of duty. Recently, one DeKalb County EMT was struck by a vehicle and killed …
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Tom Holder Honored in 28th Edition of Best Lawyers in America
Being good at your job is considered a basic requirement here at Gerber & Holder Workers’ Compensation Attorneys. But being one of the best lawyers requires a level of dedication and expertise that surpasses all. That’s why we are thrilled to announce that one of our very own co-founders and …
Georgia Postal Worker Shot and Killed in Banks County
When you consider the most dangerous careers, a job as a postal worker seems pretty low on the list, right? However, postal workers and delivery drivers are highly susceptible to serious work-related injuries caused by car accidents, slip and falls, repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) and other …
Perry, GA Contractor Tragically Electrocuted to Death at Perdue Farms
On August 8, 2021, tragedy struck at Perdue Farms in Perry, GA. Twenty-three-year-old Antonio Ramirez was electrocuted around 5:30 a.m. A manager noticed Ramirez kneeling in the “Hot Room” and assumed he was looking for something. Upon closer inspection, he realized Ramirez was being …
Gainesville, GA Poultry Plant Fined $1M after 6 Workers Die from Nitrogen Leak
On July 23, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced that it was issuing nearly $1 million in fines for a poultry processing facility in Gainesville, GA. The citations come after an investigation of the company which was launched when 6 workers were killed in a nitrogen leak …
Georgia Court Says Woman is Eligible for Workers’ Comp For Injury on Lunch Break
On July 14th, 2021, the Georgia Court of Appeals made the decision that Sheryl Daniel, who tripped and fell at work while on her way to her lunch break, is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, reversing a prior decision made in 2018. This reversal follows a new precedent set by the Georgia …
