Third Metro Atlanta Transit Worker Dies of COVID-19
Stephen Hasner | News | July 22, 2020
A third worker of the Atlanta transit system has died from the coronavirus. Eugene Presley was a bus driver in Gwinnett County since 2015. Mr. Presley died on July 1 after contracting the coronavirus. He […]
COVID 19 Business Interruption Insurance in Georgia
Stephen Hasner | News | July 15, 2020
COVID-19 continues to impact businesses across the United States. Atlanta businesses and companies throughout Georgia struggle to remain open. Shutdowns, restrictions, unemployment, and the economy make it difficult for some businesses to continue. Some business […]
1 Dead, 4 Hurt After Car Crashes Into Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Stephen Hasner | News | July 10, 2020
Last month a vehicle drove into one of the buildings at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital on Peachtree Road. According to news reports, one person died as a result of the crash, and four people were injured. […]
Is It Legal to Own a Pet Sloth in Georgia?
Stephen Hasner | Georgia Law | July 8, 2020
Sloths have become very popular throughout the United States. Some states allow residents to own sloths legally. Georgia is not one of those states. Georgia prohibits individuals from owning certain exotic species regulated under Georgia […]
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 […]
What Does Georgia Workers’ Compensation Insurance Cover?
Stephen Hasner | Georgia Law | July 3, 2020
An average of 2.8 million workplace injuries and illnesses are reported each year in the United States. Workers’ compensation insurance covers most workers in Georgia. Most employees hurt at work can receive benefits through Georgia’s […]
Savannah to Offer Financial Incentive to Workers to Move There
Stephen Hasner | News | June 25, 2020
Savannah is taking advantage of some of the changes to the American workforce necessitated by COVID-19. As more employees are working remotely from home, the city is trying to attract remote workers in the tech […]
Atlanta Pedestrian Struck and Killed by MARTA Bus
Stephen Hasner | Pedestrian Accident | June 18, 2020
The AJC reported a pedestrian was struck and killed by a MARTA bus in Atlanta. According to the Atlanta police, officers responded to an area near Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and H.E. Holmes Drive […]
Should I Call 911 After an Accident in Georgia?
Stephen Hasner | Car Accidents | June 10, 2020
Hardly anyone expects a car accident to happen to them. But with more than 260 million registered vehicles on our roads and 218 million licensed drivers, it’s likely you’ll be involved in a car crash […]
Can I Get a Rental Car After an Accident?
Stephen Hasner | Car Accidents | June 7, 2020
Being involved in a car accident can be inconvenient and disruptive. Even if you do not sustain physical injuries, your car is likely to need repairs. If you are like most people, being without a […]