Hasner Law | 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, […]

Hasner Law | Workers' Compensation | November 10, 2017

While office workers are not immune to back injuries at work, people who lift and carry heavy objects as a routine part of their daily job responsibilities are at higher risk of back injuries. A […]

Hasner Law | 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 […]

Hasner Law | 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 […]

Hasner Law | Workers' Compensation | September 28, 2017

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found that about 21 percent of workplace fatalities in 2015 were related to construction work. In fact, construction work is widely considered one of the most dangerous occupations. […]

Hasner Law | 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 […]

Hasner Law | Workers' Compensation | September 7, 2017

Every year, thousands of workers sustain serious injuries on the job. While some of these injuries involve muscle strains and broken bones, others are much more severe and tragically result in amputation. Corrective surgery sometimes […]

Hasner Law | Workers' Compensation | August 31, 2017

Problems with the back and neck are some of the most common injuries suffered by employees. While some cases involve minor strains or pulls, others are more serious and can have permanent and debilitating effects. […]

Hasner Law | Workers' Compensation | August 24, 2017

Employees in a variety of different industries are at risk of sustaining leg injuries, which can range in severity from minor sprains and torn ligaments to ruptured tendons and broken bones. Fortunately, all of these […]

Hasner Law | Workers' Compensation | July 28, 2017

Neck injuries are some of the most common injuries faced by employees, regardless of where they work. While some neck injuries are easily treatable, others can have permanent and debilitating effects that make it difficult […]