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What Does a Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney Do

September 24, 2026

A workers' compensation defense attorney is the lawyer hired by the employer, insurance carrier, or third-party administrator to investigate, contest, and resolve an injured worker's claim. Defense-attorney payments have been reported as 2% to 7%…

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Workers Compensation And Drug Testing (Practical Guide)

September 21, 2026

You report a work injury. Your supervisor sends you to a clinic. Before anyone talks about surgery, lost wages, or light duty, someone hands you a cup and tells you to provide a urine sample.…

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Can I Resign While On Workers Compensation In Georgia

September 18, 2026

You’re sitting in your car outside the warehouse with a resignation letter on your phone. Your shoulder still hurts, the light-duty assignment made it worse, and every conversation with your supervisor leaves you wondering whether…

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How Much Compensation For Assault At Work In Georgia

September 15, 2026

You’re at work when a customer, patient, coworker, or stranger suddenly becomes violent. After the police leave and the immediate danger passes, a different question takes over: how much compensation for assault at work might…

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Beware Counterfeit eclipse glasses! Protect your eyes.

If you plan to use protective glasses to view the upcoming solar eclipse, BEWARE.  NASA has put out the word that some unscrupulous vendors are trying to make a quick buck by selling counterfeit or…

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Seeking Bankruptcy Help from Debt Attorneys in Athens Georgia

You’re in debt and you don’t know what to do. You or your spouse lost their job, you’re at risk of losing your home and your car and you can’t pay the minimums on your…

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Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Athens Georgia

When you’re struggling with a lost job, medical bills, tax debt, credit card bills or even a hefty car payment, bankruptcy may be the answer to your financial trouble. Bankruptcy laws were put in place…

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I may need to file a bankruptcy case. Will I lose my property?

Many people have the mistaken idea that they will lose all their property if they file a bankruptcy case.  NOT TRUE!  There are exemptions allowed for many different assets. 

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Can I file for Social Security Disability even if I’m still working?

This is a question we hear virtually every day.  Many people believe they could qualify for disability, but are afraid to leave their job and take a chance on pursuing a claim.  Here’s the reality….

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I’ve been denied Social Security Disability benefits before. Can I file a new claim?

  Even if you have been previously denied disability benefits, you can file a new claim.  To receive Social Security Disability benefits, though, you must not only prove disability, you must meet the earnings requirement.

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Why Americans are Filing For Bankruptcy at High Rates

Filing for personal bankruptcy is not an easy decision. While credit card balances that have gone out of control can lead to bankruptcy, the number one reason Americans are filing for bankruptcy today is because…

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When Debt is Ruining Your Life: The Benefits of Filing for Personal Bankruptcy

There are many reasons you may find yourself stuck in a pile of debt that keeps on growing. Life is expensive, and even when you work hard, debt can become unmanageable. When you are trying…

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CONSIDERING COSIGNING A DEBT FOR A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER? READ THIS FIRST!

Our advice on cosigning a loan for a family member or friend is simple: DON’T DO IT!  But if you do,  understand the consequences if your friend or loved one can’t, or won’t, pay.

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Tips for Buying a House After Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

After Chapter 7 Bankruptcy it may feel as though you will never be able to afford a large purchase again. This can be very scary but it is not true. There are a few things…

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