Workplace Death Statistics in Georgia
Stephen Hasner | Workplace Accidents | February 7, 2023
Every year, people die through no fault of their own simply by doing their job. Our workers’ compensation lawyers in Savannah hope that by understanding the industries and situations that lead to workplace deaths, you […]
What To Do If You Get Hurt and Your Employer Doesn’t Have Workers’ Compensation in Atlanta
Hasner Law | Workplace Accidents | January 14, 2023
It might be perplexing and worrisome if you sustain an injury at work and your company does not carry workers’ compensation insurance. After all, it is against state law for virtually any employer with at […]
Employee and Employer Responsibilities for Handling Workplace Injuries in Atlanta
Hasner Law | Workplace Accidents | December 27, 2022
Employers and employees are both responsible for safe working practices. They must try to avoid accidents that can hurt themselves or others. If an employee is injured while they are completing their job duties during […]
What if I’m Not Ready to Return to My Job After a Work Injury?
Hasner Law | Workplace Accidents | November 10, 2022
Are you being forced to return to your job after a work injury? Unfortunately, many employees feel pressured to return to work before they have recovered fully from their workplace accident. The pressure might come […]
6 Steps You Should Take Immediately Following a Workplace Accident
Hasner Law | Workplace Accidents | November 3, 2021
Every year, thousands of workers are injured while performing their jobs. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 5,333 fatal workplace injuries in 2019 alone. When you have been injured in an […]
Can I Sue My Employer for Negligence in Atlanta, GA?
Hasner Law | Workplace Accidents | September 8, 2021
If you’re injured at your workplace in Atlanta, Georgia, you can pursue compensation for your medical bills and other losses by filing a workers’ compensation claim. Georgia law requires the vast majority of employers to […]
2019 Statistics Show Increase in Worker Deaths in the U.S.
Hasner Law | Workplace Accidents | February 9, 2021
According to an Economic News Release from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on December 16, 2020, the number of fatal work injuries increased in 2019. The report indicates a two percent increase in the […]
Most Common Accidents in the Construction Industry
Stephen Hasner | Workplace Accidents | November 13, 2019
The construction industry is incredibly important to our economy and overall infrastructure. At the same time, working in this field can be incredibly hazardous. In fact, construction is one of the most dangerous industries to […]
The Deadliest Workplace Injuries in Georgia
Hasner Law | 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 […]
Injuries to Teachers at Work
Hasner Law | Workplace Accidents | June 21, 2018
Firefighters, police officers, and construction workers all have something in common – they all go to work every day in an industry that has a high risk of harm. When someone decides to be a […]