Georgia Woman Sues American National Red Cross for Medical Malpractice Claim

  A Marietta woman and her family have filed a lawsuit against the American National Red Cross, claiming one of its employees improperly drew blood during a donation and failed to provide adequate aid, which resulted in life-changing neurological injuries. The medical malpractice complaint was filed last month in the U.S. District Court for the…
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Avoiding Child Injuries During Fourth of July Firework Celebrations

Independence Day is one of the most anticipated days of summer each year. It is a representation of the birth of American independence and has been a federal holiday since 1941. Now, families throughout Georgia and other states celebrate the Fourth of July with parties, barbecues and fireworks. Although fireworks are synonymous with the celebrations,…
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Product Liability Cases after Auto Recalls

  After declaring nearly 34 million airbags defective last month, Takata Corp. has said several of the cars that already have been repaired will need to have a second airbag replacement to ensure the vehicle’s safety. According to a CNN Money report, an executive for the company said in a testimony for a Congressional hearing…
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Worker’s Compensation in Georgia

Atlanta is one of the busiest and fastest growing cities in the United States. With this influx of people comes the need for more infrastructure and roadways. This often leads to an increase in construction zones and more workers along high traffic highways. When a worker is injured, the incident could be considered a workplace…
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Design Defects in Product Liability Cases

A jury in Georgia has found automaker Chrysler responsible for the death of a 4-year-old nearly three years after the child was burned alive in a Jeep Grand Cherokee accident. According to a lawsuit filed on behalf of the victim, the vehicle was stopped as the driver, the child’s aunt, prepared to turn left. Another…
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Proposed Legislation Could Change Process of Seeking Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases

Georgia lawmakers are proposing new legislation that would dramatically change the way in which medical malpractice cases are handled throughout the state, including adding a limit on the damages a person could receive in a medical malpractice suit. Senate Bill 86 would establish the Patient Compensation Act, which essentially would create an alternative to medical…
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Pet Owner Liability in Dog Bite Cases

A jury awarded $72 million to a DeKalb County family nearly four years after the young girl was mauled by two pit bulls, leaving her scarred and permanently disfigured from the attack. The young girl, who was 8 years old at the time of the incident, was playing basketball on her driveway when two pit…
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Seeking Damages in Product Liability Cases

The families and estates of two Atlanta police officers have filed lawsuits against several companies after the pair was killed two years ago when a department helicopter they were flying crashed into power lines. The two officers were aiding in the search for a missing 9-year-old boy on Nov. 3, 2012, but were killed when…
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Workplace Accidents and Deaths in Georgia

No matter a person’s line of work, he or she still could face being injured while on the job. Whether it is an office-related occupation or something with a more physical job requirement, there still could be risks. In some extreme instances, a worker could be killed at his or her workplace. Some jobs are…
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ReShea Balams

ReShea Balams is an award winning attorney and the founder of The Balams Firm.  Prior to answering her true calling to represent families impacted by life-changes tragedies, ReShea gained invaluable experience and insight as an attorney for large insurance companies.  She is known for her record of exceptional results on behalf of clients, and is a zealous advocate for injury victims.

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