What Happens if You Have to Miss Work Due to a Job-Related Injury in Savannah?
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | April 25, 2018
Injuries can happen at work when you least expect it and disrupt your life in many ways. A number of different types of injuries can cause you to miss work. Some injuries specifically affect the […]
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 […]
Getting a Georgia Workers’ Compensation After Losing a Limb at Work Can Be Complicated
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | January 16, 2018
Every year, accidental amputations rank among the nation’s most potentially devastating workplace injuries. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration calls workplace amputations “widespread,” finding that amputations occur most frequently among employees who work at printing presses, conveyors, […]
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, […]
At-Work Accidents Resulting in Amputations Are a Serious Risk
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | November 3, 2017
Many employees are injured at work every year in accidents that result in amputations. Employees working in manufacturing and using heavy equipment are at higher risk. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration has found that […]