Looking for a new job is scary, especially if you were receiving workers’ compensation at the time of the injury. A commonly asked question we get is: “Can I receive unemployment benefits and workers’ compensation benefits at the same time?” What does it mean to file for unemployment? Filing for …
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Inadequate training negatively impacts employees and employers alike, leading to costly injuries, low morale, and high turnover rates. Proper training is essential to ensure a safe and productive work environment, reducing the likelihood of workplace accidents.
However, when accidents do occur, it’s crucial to have a knowledgeable workers’ compensation attorney on your side.
Ben Gerber Interviewed by Enjuris About COVID-19 Impacts on Law Firm
With infection rates of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) stabilizing in some parts of the world and skyrocketing in others as some states and countries reopen, it’s hard to tell what the future looks like for many businesses, including law firms. Ben Gerber, the cofounder of Gerber & Holder, …
Uplifting News Across Georgia During Pandemic & Protests
If you pay attention to the news, then you’ll probably agree that it’s not easy to remain positive these days. But in light of protests and a pandemic, it’s important to remember that Georgia residents have come together in recent weeks. These acts of kindness don’t go unnoticed and inspire us …
Amazon to Open New Fulfillment Warehouse in Georgia
Millions of Americans have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus, so 800 new employment opportunities are a welcome relief to those who have found themselves unemployed. Amazon, a billion-dollar corporate giant, already has several distribution and fulfillment centers throughout the state of …
Georgia Workers’ Compensation Law Firm Publishes Free Guide To Work-Related Back & Neck Injuries
Atlanta work injury lawyers at Gerber & Holder answer common questions for injured workers ATLANTA, Jul. 02, 2020 -- Gerber & Holder Workers' Compensation Attorneys, a leading Georgia law firm that serves injured workers in Atlanta, Athens, Columbus and throughout the state, has published a …
Georgia Court Blocks an Injured Truck Driver’s Personal Injury Claim, Citing Exclusive Remedy
In 2018, there were 77,500 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported within Georgia’s private work industry, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Of those injuries, one of the most common workplace accidents that occur across the U.S. is truck accidents, which is exactly what …