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 […]
Top Six Mistakes Made After a Job Injury
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | July 15, 2021
Forty-nine states require employers to buy workers’ compensation insurance, including Georgia. Workers’ comp insurance provides medical, income, job training, disability, and death benefits to workers who are injured on the job. But these benefits do […]
I Slipped and Fell at Work, What Should I Do?
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | June 4, 2021
According to OSHA, falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry. Falls are also a leading cause of death and injury in other industries. That means fall prevention should be a top […]
Penalties for Failing to Provide Workers’ Compensation in Georgia
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | December 15, 2020
Under Georgia law, any company that retains at least three employees is required to provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage. If the company does not provide workers’ compensation benefits, they can be held accountable by the […]
Can I Get Workers’ Compensation in Georgia If I Got Coronavirus at Work?
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | July 6, 2020
Since the beginning of 2020, more than 2.9 million Americans have tested positive for COVID-19. Many of those people contracted the virus on the job. If you are one of them, you may be wondering […]
Can You Get Workers’ Compensation for Pain and Suffering in Georgia?
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | May 25, 2020
If you experience injuries because of someone else’s negligence, you can normally seek compensation for pain and suffering through a personal injury claim. The rules change if your injuries happen while on the job. Even […]