Doctors are obligated to prevent harm, and when this obligation is breached, the resulting emotional distress and trauma can be life-changing. Unfortunately, not every person impacted by the traumatic event is entitled to compensation for the trauma and distress they experienced. Georgia is one of seven states that follow the impact rule when it comes…
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Rollover crashes can be among the most severe car crashes and can result in potentially catastrophic injuries. This can become even more serious if the vehicle rolls over and the driver or their passengers are not wearing a seatbelt. The odds of being killed in rollover accidents may be relatively low in comparison to the…
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We’ve talked before about the reasons that trucking accidents are especially dangerous. Large commercial trucks are heavier than other vehicles, which means they take longer to slow down or stop and cause more damage on impact with a smaller vehicle. Some types of trucks also have special vulnerabilities, such as the risk of tanker truck…
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If you have a medical malpractice claim against a doctor, hospital or other provider, or you’ve lost a loved one and want to bring a wrongful death case against a healthcare professional, you may be concerned about how damage caps could impact your claim. While Georgia has an interesting history when it comes to malpractice…
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It’s been an eventful summer for Atlanta public pools. Before Memorial Day, Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced that–for the first time–city pools would be admission-free. Just two months later, a 17-year-old was shot and killed during an argument at a city pool, and most of the outdoor public pools shut down. Some reopened soon…
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As the school year starts up and Covid-related expanded unemployment benefits are slated to end, many parents in Atlanta and around the country are faced with a challenge: finding safe, affordable, accessible daycare in a not-quite-post-pandemic world. Around the country, child care options are limited. Parents are in a tough position. Many have already returned…
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Bicyclists face serious risks on Atlanta roads. An average of 24 cyclists are killed each year in Georgia, and traffic crashes involving bikes are heavily concentrated in more urban areas. In the most recent year for which full data is available, Fulton County had more accidents involving death or serious injury to a bicyclist than…
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New rules for teens seeking their Georgia driver’s licenses took effect on July 1. The new requirements include a minimum of 30 hours of classroom or online instruction and significant behind-the-wheel training time. Teens and their parents have a few options as to how best to complete the requirements. Why are the Georgia Teen Driver’s…
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If you’ve ever dropped back or changed lanes on the interstate to create some distance between your vehicle and a tanker truck, you’re not alone. Those placards can be intimidating, with their ominous symbols suggesting their contents are ready to blow up, catch fire, or poison you at the first sign of trouble. In fact,…
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Here in Georgia, we don’t face the same seasonal slip and fall risks as those in the Northern states. Our brushes with snow and ice are few and far between, and typically short-lived. But, that doesn’t mean we don’t face any seasonal hazards. Summer may not seem like a high-risk time to walk in Atlanta,…
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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.
