What Qualifies as Permanent Partial Disability for Workers’ Comp in Georgia?
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | September 14, 2022
When Georgians are injured at work, they are generally able to receive workers’ compensation benefits. The type of benefits you can obtain depends on the nature and extent of your injuries. Workers’ compensation benefits are […]
Workers’ Comp Benefits After Termination in Georgia
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | August 30, 2022
You could be fired in Georgia before or after you begin receiving workers’ compensation benefits. Because Georgia is an at-will employment state, employers can fire workers without reason or notice. Other than in cases that […]
Refusing a Drug Test After a Workplace Accident
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | July 12, 2022
Being injured on the job can cause a great deal of stress. Knowing that you can receive medical treatment and wage benefits by filing a workers’ comp claim can reduce some of the anxiety. Generally, […]
Can You Be Disqualified From Receiving Workers’ Compensation In Georgia?
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | June 30, 2022
Workers’ compensation compensates you for work-related injuries. It is a no-fault system, meaning you can win compensation even when your injury was your fault. However, you cannot receive certain kinds of compensation that you can […]
Workers’ Comp Exemptions in Georgia
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | June 28, 2022
Were you injured on the job in Georgia? Wondering if you’re entitled to workers’ compensation? Most employers must carry workers’ compensation insurance that provides certain benefits to employees in the event of a workplace accident. […]
Workers’ Compensation Lawyer 101: Can You Sue Your Employer for Negligence as an Injured Worker in Savannah, GA?
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | December 10, 2021
Georgia’s workers’ compensation system covers most workplace injuries in Savannah. Workers’ compensation acts as insurance coverage for on-the-job accidents. It provides income, medical, and rehabilitation benefits for works who sustain a workplace injury or illness. […]
Do I Have to Get an Independent Medical Exam in Georgia?
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | December 7, 2021
Your employer and its workers’ compensation insurer have the statutory right to ask for an independent medical examination (IME). The employer or insurer chooses the doctor and the examination can include physical and psychological tests. […]
Workers’ Compensation for Independent Contractors in Georgia
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | November 12, 2021
If the pandemic has proven anything, it’s that there’s no time to waste on a profession you don’t love. Perhaps that’s why self-employment is on the rise. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, […]
Workers’ Compensation Lawyer 101: Can You Sue Your Employer for Negligence as an Injured Worker in Atlanta?
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | November 9, 2021
The vast majority of employers in Georgia are required to purchase workers’ compensation insurance. If you have been injured in an on-the-job accident in our state, you have the right to seek compensation for your […]
Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Workers’ Compensation Attorney in Georgia
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | October 25, 2021
Georgia law requires most employers to purchase workers’ compensation insurance. If you are injured in an on-the-job accident in the Peach State, you can seek compensation for your medical bills and related losses by filing […]