The United States is at a strange moment in the development of self-driving cars. Autonomous vehicles still seem futuristic and speculative, yet we’re already sharing the road with a small number of them. Everyone from manufacturers to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says autonomous vehicles will be safer, yet a significant percentage of…
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Most injury-related claims, like car accident cases and slip and fall claims, are based in negligence. That means the injured person must show that the defendant: Had a duty of care Failed in that duty Through that failure, caused the plaintiff’s injuries But, for some types of claims, Georgia applies strict liability. When strict liability…
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Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers, may sound like a minor affliction. However, when bedsores aren’t promptly identified and properly treated, the effects can be serious. In the United States, about 60,000 people die of bedsore-related complications each year. Others survive, but suffer serious systemic infections or even lose the affected limb. Too often, these…
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When you’re injured in a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation from the responsible party. For people who have suffered serious injuries, that compensation may be critical to covering medical expenses, replacing lost income, and securing the assistance and supplies necessary to rebuild. But, shared responsibility is more common than you may think…
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You may assume that if your employer is negligent and you’re injured as a result, you can file a personal injury suit against the company. It’s a logical assumption. After all, if you’re grocery shopping and slip on a floor that hasn’t been properly cleaned after a spill, you can pursue a personal injury case,…
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Atlanta-based tech start-up StartBox is aiming to eliminate human error in surgery. The product is a technology-supported process that helps surgeons and medical staff avoid errors with recorded planning sessions, color coded tools, and other cues to protect against mix-ups and oversights. If you don’t work in the medical, insurance, or legal industry, you may…
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In recent years, you’ve probably heard a lot of talk about traumatic brain injury (TBI) in connection with football–from the NFL down to the Pace High School player who suffered a TBI during a game against Westminster last fall. But, contact sports are just one way people sustain TBIs. In fact, brain injuries are far…
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In simplest terms, premises liability is responsibility for injuries that occur on property you own or control. Some of the most common premises liability claims involve slips, trips and falls on someone else’s property. For example, a store owner may be liable for injuries caused when a customer slipped and fell on a floor that…
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If you’re like most people in the United States, you don’t always get enough sleep. Many of us have come to accept being short on sleep as an ordinary part of life, and have even become accustomed to getting through the day that way. Unfortunately, we’re not doing a great job of it. 37% of…
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Experienced personal injury lawyer ReShea Balams was recently named one of Georgia’s Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers Magazine and also a Legal Elite attorney by Georgia Trend Magazine. ReShea Balams was recently honored by two of Georgia’s most respected attorney award programs. Super Lawyers Magazine named Balams a Rising Star, a distinction reserved…
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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.
