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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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Resolve to Go on a Spending Diet in 2016

New year, new you. This is the sentiment shared by many as resolutions, promises and goals are written on January 1, 2016. Some resolve to find love, advance their career or shed some pounds. Lee…

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5 Ways to Have Low-Cost Holidays Without Anyone Knowing

With the holidays right around the corner, this is a stressful time for many hard-working people across the country. After all, the holidays have become rather commercialized, with the average American spending around $800 on…

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Mediterranean Mayhem: Understanding The Greek Crisis

Mediterranean Mayhem: Understanding The Greek Debt Crisis

International finance may be Greek to you, but national bankruptcies are surprisingly similar to personal ones. To understand the current financial crisis in Greece, it helps to think of the Greek nation as an individual…

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What are 'Compassionate Allowances?'

Filing for disability can be a scary thing. You probably planned on working in your set career path until retirement. No one envisions their future as one where they have an illness or disability that…

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Who Makes Social Security Disability Decisions?

When you apply for social security disability benefits, the process is nothing short of daunting. As Athens lawyers, we are committed to helping people receive the disability benefits they deserve, we work hard to ensure…

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10 Facts About the Student Debt Crisis

Many graduates are saddled with debt as they leave school behind and embark on their career. If you are having trouble with payments, know that you are not alone. Know these 10 facts about student…

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Can You Terminate Your Social Security Benefits?

Although your social security benefits may provide you with a regular monthly income and medical insurance, you may eventually need to cancel the coverage. If you discovered a way to make an income despite your…

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Filing for Social Security Disability with a Heart Transplant Diagnosis

You have just received the worst news of your life. Until last week, you felt extraordinarily healthy for your age. So healthy in fact that you hadn’t consulted a doctor in years. That was a…

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Stay Calm During Bankruptcy with These Tips

Bankruptcy can be an incredibly stressful experience. Here are a few proven ways to reduce your stress, stay calm and complete the bankruptcy proceedings successfully – and maybe even with a smile on your face….

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Do I Need a Social Security Attorney?

Have you wondered whether it’s really necessary to have a lawyer help you file for disability? Many disabled people have considerable experience with the bureaucracies of public assistance; if you’re familiar with the process of…

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