A devastating 2019 truck accident is back in the news after investigators revealed that the truck driver concealed medical information when securing the health certificate required to renew his commercial driver’s license. It’s not clear whether the driver’s medical condition caused him to lose control of the vehicle. But, he did lose control, striking a…
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Maternal mortality and its disproportionate impact on Black women have been getting some long overdue attention recently. In April, Vice President Kamala Harris and Domestic Policy Director Susan Rice led a round table discussion of the issue on the White House campus. Exact numbers vary because different organizations count pregnancy-related deaths differently. But, all suggest…
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It’s undisputed that distracted driving is dangerous. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 3,000 people are killed in distracted driving accidents each year around the country. Hundreds of thousands of others are injured. About 20% of those killed by distracted drivers, or about 600 victims each year, are pedestrians, bicyclists,…
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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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Editor’s Note: This blog was previously published on May 2021 and has been updated for accuracy – July 2025. This is the second post in a series on Georgia automobile insurance. If you missed the first post, you can read it here: What Every Georgia Driver Should Know About Car Insurance. Uninsured and underinsured motorist…
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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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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.
