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 […]
Distracted Drivers Are a Constant Danger
Stephen Hasner | Car Accidents | December 26, 2017
Distracted drivers are a major cause of accidents. According to the Governors Highway Association, in 2016 distracted driving was a factor in accidents that killed 3,450 people, constituting more than nine percent of all traffic fatalities […]
Truck Accident Liability Can Be Complicated
Rankings.io | Truck Accidents | December 19, 2017
Accidents involving large trucks and tractor-trailers are a major highway hazard. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3,903 persons were killed and about 111,000 people injured in crashes involving large trucks in 2014. […]
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, […]
Did You Hit Your Head at Work in Georgia?
Stephen Hasner | Workplace Injuries | November 24, 2017
It’s easy to dismiss—it was just a bump on the head, after all. It hurt at first, but now you feel okay. You have work to do and just don’t have time to go to […]
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 […]
Whiplash and How It Can Affect Your Life
Stephen Hasner | Whiplash | October 19, 2017
Car accidents that involve rear-end collisions often lead to whiplash injuries—and even fender benders can cause whiplash. Whiplash can have serious, long-lasting health implications, and should never be ignored. If you’ve been involved in a […]
Workmans’ Comp Laws and Driving on the Job in Georgia
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | October 12, 2017
Workers’ compensation law in Georgia is complicated, and a recent Georgia Court of Appeals opinion further strengthens the state’s interpretation that workers’ compensation is the sole remedy for injured employees. While those who were injured […]
Are Back Injuries Covered by Workers’ Compensation in Georgia?
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | September 15, 2017
Back injuries are some of the most common injuries sustained by employees across all industries. In fact, the U.S. Department of Labor estimates that musculoskeletal disorders resulting from overexertion account for as many as 31 […]