Can You File a Claim if You Are Injured at a Chicken Plant in Georgia?
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation Lawyer, Workplace Accidents | July 25, 2024
While an accident can occur at any workplace, even if you work in an office cubicle, there are certain environments that garner a greater assumed risk of injury. Chicken plants are one of these work […]
Will Your Personal Insurance Be Affected by a Work Accident?
Stephen Hasner | Workplace Accidents | February 21, 2024
Workplace accidents can turn your world upside down, and understanding how they impact your insurance is crucial for navigating the aftermath. In Georgia, the rules can be complex, especially when they involve accidents in company […]
Workplace Death Statistics in Georgia
Stephen Hasner | Workplace Accidents | February 7, 2023
Every year, people die through no fault of their own simply by doing their job. Our workers’ compensation lawyers in Savannah hope that by understanding the industries and situations that lead to workplace deaths, you […]
Employee and Employer Responsibilities for Handling Workplace Injuries in Atlanta
Stephen Hasner | Workplace Accidents | December 27, 2022
Employers and employees are both responsible for safe working practices. They must try to avoid accidents that can hurt themselves or others. If an employee is injured while they are completing their job duties during […]
What if I’m Not Ready to Return to My Job After a Work Injury?
Stephen Hasner | Workplace Accidents | November 10, 2022
Are you being forced to return to your job after a work injury? Unfortunately, many employees feel pressured to return to work before they have recovered fully from their workplace accident. The pressure might come […]
6 Steps You Should Take Immediately Following a Workplace Accident
Stephen Hasner | Workplace Accidents | November 3, 2021
Every year, thousands of workers are injured while performing their jobs. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 5,333 fatal workplace injuries in 2019 alone. When you have been injured in an […]
Can I Sue My Employer for Negligence in Atlanta, GA?
Stephen Hasner | Workplace Accidents | September 8, 2021
If you’re injured at your workplace in Atlanta, Georgia, you can pursue compensation for your medical bills and other losses by filing a workers’ compensation claim. Georgia law requires the vast majority of employers to […]
2019 Statistics Show Increase in Worker Deaths in the U.S.
Stephen Hasner | Workplace Accidents | February 9, 2021
According to an Economic News Release from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on December 16, 2020, the number of fatal work injuries increased in 2019. The report indicates a two percent increase in the […]
Most Common Accidents in the Construction Industry
Stephen Hasner | Workplace Accidents | November 13, 2019
The construction industry is incredibly important to our economy and overall infrastructure. At the same time, working in this field can be incredibly hazardous. In fact, construction is one of the most dangerous industries to […]
The Deadliest Workplace Injuries in Georgia
Stephen Hasner | Workplace Accidents | October 19, 2018
In 2016, 171 people were killed in workplace incidents throughout Georgia. This number is down slightly from 180 individuals killed in work-related accidents in 2015, but is substantially higher than the 117 killed in 2013 […]