Can You Receive Workers’ Comp and Social Security Disability at the Same Time in Georgia?

An injured Georgia worker who expects to be out of work for months or longer may wonder whether workers’ compensation and SSDI can be paid at the same time and how receiving both affects the […]

What Happens If You’re Injured on a Construction Site in Georgia?

A construction injury in Georgia does not always follow one legal path. The reader who is injured on a construction site in Georgia and looking into their options generally faces a fork between two systems: […]

How Much Is a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Worth in Georgia?

Families asking how much is a wrongful death lawsuit worth in Georgia often find average dollar figures online that suggest a typical range. Those figures rarely show how Georgia actually values a wrongful death claim. […]

What Evidence Do You Need to Win a Slip and Fall Case in Atlanta?

What happened is obvious to the person who fell. The injury is real, the imaging shows it, and the pain is not in dispute.  What is in dispute is everything the law requires them to […]

How Long Does a Slip and Fall Case Take to Settle in Georgia?

A Georgia slip and fall case may take a year or longer to settle. The timeline usually depends on how long medical treatment lasts, whether the insurer disputes fault, and whether the case moves into […]

Can You Get Workers’ Compensation for a Repetitive Stress Injury in Georgia?

Yes, a repetitive stress injury may qualify for workers’ comp in Georgia. Georgia does not require one sudden accident, but every claim still needs a legally recognized injury date.  For gradual conditions, determining that date […]

What to Do If Your Workers’ Comp Doctor Clears You Too Soon in Georgia

If you are searching for “workers comp doctor released me too soon Georgia,” you may be worried that your benefits will stop before you have actually recovered.  When a workers’ comp doctor releases you too […]

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Georgia?

Reviewed by Stephen R. Hasner, Managing Partner, Hasner Law PC If you are wondering who can file a wrongful death lawsuit in Georgia, state law gives that right only to specific surviving family members in […]

Can You Sue After a Motorcycle Accident If You Weren’t Wearing a Helmet in Georgia?

You can still sue after a motorcycle accident without a helmet in Georgia if another driver caused the crash. Georgia’s helmet law may affect your case, but it does not automatically prevent you from pursuing […]

What Happens If a Truck’s Brakes Fail and Cause an Accident in Georgia?

A truck brake failure accident in Georgia may support a negligence claim, a negligent maintenance claim, or a product liability claim, depending on why the brakes failed.  The motor carrier may be liable if it […]