With more than 100 years of combined legal experience, Hansford McDaniel is a Georgia workers’ compensation law firm representing injured workers across Georgia and Alabama from its flagship office at 1718 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 660, in Atlanta. The firm also operates offices in Athens at 220 College Ave and in Augusta at 3540 Wheeler Rd.
The firm’s founding and managing partners are Nathaniel F. Hansford and Wesley Burton McDaniel, III. Both have received Super Lawyers recognition and Rising Stars designations, and each carries a 10.0 Superb Avvo rating. Hansford brings more than 20 years of legal experience; McDaniel previously practiced in insurance defense before transitioning to plaintiff-side workers’ compensation representation. Additional attorneys on staff include Pari Morgan as Senior Attorney, along with Michael Kane, Stephanie Bonner-Wiggins, and Stefani Corbin.
Practice areas are concentrated in workers’ compensation hearings, benefit claims, and denial appeals. The firm handles a broad range of injury types including catastrophic injuries, spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injuries, back and neck injuries, shoulder, knee, and hip injuries, amputations, and paralysis. Industry coverage includes construction accidents, occupational illnesses, and claims involving factory workers, healthcare professionals, firefighters, law enforcement, emergency medical technicians, and restaurant industry employees.
The firm’s reported settlement results include awards of $6 million, $4.1 million, $2.2 million, and $2.1 million in various cases. Attorney fees require State Board of Workers’ Compensation approval and are capped at 25% of the award under Georgia law. Free consultations and case evaluations are offered to prospective clients.
Bilingual services are available in English and Spanish. The main contact number is (770) 922-3660. The website includes a blog, a video center, and client reviews. The firm serves more than 15 Georgia cities within its coverage area.