You have probably seen drug busts happen all the time on the news or in movies, but did you ever expect to see one go down here in DeKalb County? Probably not! According to local authorities, a former member of the Russian Mafia was accused of supplying drugs to dealers in several Atlanta …
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Boy Scouts, Bankruptcy & Workers’ Compensation Questions
In February 2020, the Boy Scouts of America filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to the hundred of sex abuse lawsuits pending against them. This national story continues to make headlines as the details of the legal mess get sorted out, and it recently led us to reflect on a common source of …
Home Depot Founders Form Network for Veterans & First Responders
Home Depot founders Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank are making a $20 million investment to aid the mental health of veterans and first responders suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). With this donation, they will create 20 new mental health centers across the U.S. "This is not a …
Gerber & Holder Uses Social Media To Spread Workers’ Comp Gospel
Want to get in touch with us, or learn more about our firm? The attorneys at Gerber & Holder Law are active on social media, using Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Tiktok and Instagram on a regular basis to spread the word about workers’ compensation. Nearly everyone in our office participates in …
Families of Workers Killed in Gainesville Plant Accident File Wrongful Death Lawsuit
On January 28, 2021, there was a nitrogen leak in Foundation Food Group’s cooling system located in Gainesville, Georgia. Eleven people were hospitalized and 6 were tragically killed. Now, the families of those victims are filing a wrongful death lawsuit. They’re filing against the Messer Group, a …
Common Lies Insurance Companies Tell Injured Workers
Some insurance companies can be “above board” with their customers, but others can be deceptive. It’s important to state that while not all workers’ compensation insurance companies (or agents working at those companies) conduct themselves in devious ways, some do take advantage of injured workers …
