Is the Car that Rear-Ends Always at Fault in an Accident in Georgia?
Stephen Hasner | Car Accidents | February 14, 2019
The allocation of fault in a rear-end accident is often straightforward. The vehicle that hits another vehicle from behind usually had the best chance to avoid the accident, and that means the driver of the […]
How Do I Prove the Other Driver Was Responsible for My Car Accident in Georgia?
Stephen Hasner | Car Accidents | February 7, 2019
Fulton County, where Atlanta is located, has seen a dramatic increase in car accidents and injuries during the last five years for which statistics are available—from 4,498 injuries and 77 fatalities in 2012 to 12,875 […]
How Do I Prove Another Driver Hit My Car?
Stephen Hasner | Car Accidents | January 31, 2019
Car accidents in the Savannah area may take place more often than you think—15,806 in 2016, up from 12,393 three years earlier. Injuries have increased during that same time as well, from 2,761 to 3,760. […]
Working Through a Car Accident Insurance Claim in Atlanta
Stephen Hasner | Car Accidents | January 17, 2019
Almost 61,000 car accidents took place in a recent year in Fulton County, home to Atlanta, leaving almost 13,000 injured. These car accidents often have devastating consequences—especially for the families of the 129 who died—leaving […]
4 Reasons Why Your Car Might Roll Over
Stephen Hasner | Car Accidents | January 10, 2019
Rollover accidents are among the scariest types of car accidents. When your car rolls over, you find yourself completely out of control. By understanding the factors that are likely to increase the odds of a […]
Do I Have to Give the Other Party’s Car Insurance Company a Statement After a Car Accident?
Stephen Hasner | Car Accidents | December 27, 2018
After a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you may receive a call from the at-fault party’s insurance company. The insurance adjuster will likely ask you to give a statement about what happened. Do you […]
Should I Try to Handle My Atlanta Car Accident Claim on My Own First?
Stephen Hasner | Car Accidents | December 20, 2018
In the aftermath of a car accident, accident victims often wonder whether they really need a lawyer to help them recover compensation from insurance companies or other parties responsible for paying them for their injuries […]
What Does the Law Consider a Hit and Run in Savannah?
Stephen Hasner | Car Accidents | December 6, 2018
In Chatham County, home to Savannah, car accidents have almost tripled during a recent five year period, from more than 5,600 to more than 15,000, and fatalities more than doubled. A good number of them […]
My Doctor Says to Keep My Workload Light, but My Boss Disagrees. Who Should I Listen To?
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | November 21, 2018
A doctor may decide that a patient needs to reduce his or her workload for many different reasons. Common reasons in Savannah include: A prescription medication that makes you groggy An injury that needs rest […]
I Recently Hurt My Back at Work, but I Have a Previous Back Injury. Will That Affect My Claim in Georgia?
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | November 14, 2018
Individuals often wonder what they can do if they sustain a back injury at work, but already suffer from such an injury. Far too many people fail to seek legal advice because they assume that […]