What Jobs Have the Highest Risk of Falls?
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | March 15, 2018
Falls at work are dangerous and closely associated with serious workplace injuries and fatalities. Additionally, certain jobs come with a high risk of injury from a fall. Know the risks associated with your job, and […]
Do Not Commit Workers’ Compensation Fraud in Georgia
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | March 6, 2018
If you were injured on the job, you may face a difficult recovery period. Workers’ compensation should help you get through this time and address your financial losses. Collecting on workers’ compensation, however, is not […]
How to Start a Workers’ Compensation Claim In Georgia
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | February 13, 2018
What Is a Workers’ Compensation Claim? When you find yourself dealing with an injury at work, understanding workers’ compensation and how to file a claim is an important piece of the process. Under Georgia’s Workers’ […]
What Does It Mean To Settle a Car Accident Case in Georgia?
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | February 6, 2018
Would You Know What To Do If You Were In An Accident? We’ve all seen it: cars, bent metal, drivers scratching their heads while standing to the side of the road, police filing a report, […]
What Kinds of Injuries Result in Permanent Disability Benefits in Georgia?
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | January 23, 2018
Employees Who’ve Been Permanently Injured at Work Should Know Their Rights When you’ve sustained a serious, permanent injury at your place of work, it is important to understand your rights. With medical bills to account […]
Repetitive Strain Injuries Are Serious Workplace Hazards
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | January 9, 2018
Repetitive-motion injuries are among the leading causes of missed time from work. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, repetitive motion, including holding tools, scanning groceries, and typing, caused the long absences from work injuries in […]
Accidents Causing Paralysis Are a Danger for Construction Workers
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | December 1, 2017
Hard statistics that detail the main types of paralyzing accidents for construction workers are hard to come by. Government agencies tend to focus on fatalities and injuries and their causes without delving deeply into whether, […]
Workmans’ Comp Laws and Driving on the Job in Georgia
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | October 12, 2017
Workers’ compensation law in Georgia is complicated, and a recent Georgia Court of Appeals opinion further strengthens the state’s interpretation that workers’ compensation is the sole remedy for injured employees. While those who were injured […]
Are Back Injuries Covered by Workers’ Compensation in Georgia?
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | September 15, 2017
Back injuries are some of the most common injuries sustained by employees across all industries. In fact, the U.S. Department of Labor estimates that musculoskeletal disorders resulting from overexertion account for as many as 31 […]
Compensation for Amputation Due to Work-Related Injuries in Georgia
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | September 7, 2017
Every year, thousands of workers sustain serious injuries on the job. While some of these injuries involve muscle strains and broken bones, others are much more severe and tragically result in amputation. Corrective surgery sometimes […]