Do I Have to Give the Other Driver’s Insurance Adjuster a Statement after a Savannah Car Accident?
Stephen Hasner | Car Accidents | October 30, 2018
When you’re seriously injured in an auto accident, for a short period of time you become the focus of attention. Police officers, doctors, auto repair shops, car rental companies … everyone wants to hear your […]
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 […]
Are You the Victim of Construction Employer Negligence in Georgia?
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | September 28, 2018
In recent years, Savannah has experienced a boom in construction throughout the city. In 2016, the city issued building permits for projects that totaled $574 million, a 40 percent increase from the previous year. This […]
Rainy Day Danger: Wet Weather and Multi-Car Crashes in Atlanta
Stephen Hasner | Car Accidents | September 21, 2018
According to the Federal Highway Administration, roughly 22 percent of car accidents are weather-related, with the lion’s share related to rainfall. Considering that Atlanta receives nearly 50 inches of rain per year, and has a […]
Georgia’s Hands-Free Law: Everything You Need to Know
Stephen Hasner | Car Accidents | September 7, 2018
Hands-free cell phone laws are sweeping the nation, with 16 states now restricting drivers from using handheld phones, an attempt to decrease the number of accidents that result from distracted driving. Although restrictions on texting […]
Workplace Amputations – An “Unreal” Scenario With Real Life Consequences
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | August 28, 2018
Workplace amputation accidents may happen quickly, but the consequences last a lifetime. Initially, victims deal with the shock of an injury that seems unreal yet is profound enough to change their lives forever. Physical and […]
Multi-Car Wrecks: Surviving the Pile Up
Stephen Hasner | Car Accidents | August 17, 2018
Multi-car pile-ups. We’ve all caught a glimpse of them on our local roads and freeways. The ambulances and stretchers, crushed cars, and distraught people on the side of the road draw our attention, prompting us […]
Employees’ Rights Under OSHA
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | August 10, 2018
Employers are required by federal law to provide and maintain a safe and healthy work environment. The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), created under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, […]
Getting Medical Treatment After a Car Accident in Atlanta
Stephen Hasner | Car Accidents | July 20, 2018
Car accidents can range from a minor fender-bender to a devastating collision in which one or both cars are totaled. In the best-case scenario, both drivers and passengers are able to walk away without a […]
What if a Shooter Comes Into Your Workplace in Atlanta?
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | July 17, 2018
Most employees expect to attend training sessions regarding safety equipment, anti-discrimination, and other workplace policies. It is a sad day when companies need to plan training sessions regarding what to do if a shooter enters […]