How Long Do You Have To File a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Georgia?
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | February 6, 2023
If you suffer a work-related accident that can be attributed to your employer, your first option is generally to file a workers’ compensation claim. The State Board of Workers’ Compensation governs workers’ compensation claims in […]
How Does Workers’ Compensation Insurance Work in Georgia?
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | February 4, 2023
Georgia workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that provides benefits to employees who suffer work-related injury or illness. Workers’ comp is mandatory for most employers. When a workers’ compensation claim arises, an employee has […]
Do Self-Employed Individuals Need Workers’ Compensation Insurance in Georgia?
Hasner Law | Workers' Compensation | January 28, 2023
Workplace injuries and accidents are common. Millions of workers are injured on the job each year. In 2021, over 2.6 million nonfatal injuries were reported in the private sector alone. Workers’ compensation provides benefits for […]
Can My Employer Lay Me Off While I Am Receiving Workers’ Compensation in Savannah?
Stephen Hasner | Workers' Compensation | January 19, 2023
In accordance with Georgia law, workers’ compensation benefits provide financial support to injured employees. These benefits may include medical care, lost earnings, and other financial assistance. Nevertheless, receiving workers’ compensation does not guarantee you will […]
Are Employers Required To Offer Workers Compensation in Georgia?
Hasner Law | Workers' Compensation | November 25, 2022
Under Georgia workers’ compensation law, any employer with three or more employees, even part-time employees, must carry workers’ compensation insurance. Even companies with one or two employees must carry workers’ compensation insurance if they are […]
Deposition Mistakes in Workers’ Compensation Cases
Hasner Law | Workers' Compensation | October 20, 2022
State law requires most Georgia employers to offer workers’ compensation insurance to their employees. The Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation administers the workers’ compensation program, and it will cover medical expenses and part of […]
Questions To Ask a Workers’ Comp Attorney Before Hiring Them
Hasner Law | Workers' Compensation | October 10, 2022
Workers’ compensation applies to work-related injuries. Although many claimants represent themselves, you can and should hire a lawyer for a major claim. The more money that is at stake, the more likely you are to […]
Choosing a Doctor in Workers’ Compensation Cases in Savannah, GA
Hasner Law | Workers' Compensation | September 27, 2022
The Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation provides essential benefits to employees. If you are injured on the job, you don’t need to worry about how you will prove your employer was at fault because […]
Mileage Reimbursement Rate in Georgia for Workers’ Compensation
Hasner Law | Workers' Compensation | September 19, 2022
In Georgia, anyone who becomes injured on the job is eligible for mileage reimbursement per Georgia’s workers’ compensation laws. Mileage reimbursement helps individuals pay for care-related transportation, and employers are responsible for meeting these legal […]
What Qualifies as Permanent Partial Disability for Workers’ Comp in Georgia?
Hasner Law | Workers' Compensation | September 14, 2022
When Georgians are injured at work, they are generally able to receive workers’ compensation benefits. The type of benefits you can obtain depends on the nature and extent of your injuries. Workers’ compensation benefits are […]