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Getting hurt on the job can put your life and livelihood in danger. The good news is that most Georgia employees are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits to help pay for medical expenses and provide partial wage replacement while they heal. The bad news is that the path…
The Douglasville law firm, Sherrod & Bernard, P.C., raised over $11,500 for Active Heroes, a top-rated charity with a mission to end veteran suicide in every state. On July 26, the law firm’s very own attorney, John Sherrod completed a 70.3 mile swim/bike/run event in partnership with the…
If you get injured on the job in Georgia, one of the first things you should do is apply for workers’ compensation benefits. However, if you have a pre-existing condition, you might be wondering whether you qualify. The answer is yes, with certain exceptions. Under Georgia law, you…
Sherrod and Bernard, a West Georgia Law Firm located in Douglasville, collaborated with J. Collins Funeral Home in Villa Rica and Jones Bar-B-Q in Temple to provide lunches last Wednesday for all of the medical staff at Tanner Medical Center in Villa Rica who are on the front…
The Douglasville law firm of Sherrod and Bernard teamed up with Highlanders Tavern and All Pro Contractor to provide lunches last Wednesday for the employees at WellStar Douglas who are on the front line in the Covid-19 fight. Law firm spokesman Lauren Sitton said, “our firm wanted to show gratitude…
Mr. Sherrod has represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases for more than 30 years. DOUGLASVILLE, GA – The Douglasville personal injury law firm of Sherrod & Bernard, P.C., is pleased to announce that one of its founding attorneys, John W. Sherrod, has been selected for inclusion on the Georgia Super Lawyers®…
Have you ever been caught in a traffic jam while on your motorcycle in Douglasville or elsewhere in the Greater Atlanta area? Did you feel the urge to jump out of your lane and dart between the lanes of traffic? If so, it is completely understandable. One of…
If you are an independent contractor and not an employee, you cannot file for workers’ compensation benefits in Georgia. With that said, some employers deliberately misclassify employees as “independent contractors” because they want to avoid paying workers’ compensation premiums. Even though such an employer may give you a…
If you get hurt on the job, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits in Georgia. These benefits can play an important role in the recovery process for you and your family. For instance, they can cover all costs that arise from the treatment of your injury. They…
There is really no “average” settlement for an 18-wheeler accident. The amount of any settlement will depend on the specific facts and circumstances, including the extent of a victim’s physical, emotional, and financial harm and available insurance coverage. An experienced Douglasville truck accident lawyer will know how to gather and analyze evidence…