There are tens of thousands of car crashes and hundreds of serious motor vehicle accident injuries in Fulton County each year. About 10% of the annual traffic fatalities in Georgia take place in and around Atlanta. Even a minor car accident can be jarring, and more serious accidents can have a long-term impact on your…
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Deana Kukhianidze Winner of The Balams Firm’s 2018 – 2019 College Scholarship
The Balams Firm is pleased to announce that Deana Kukhianidze has been selected as a recipient of The Balams Firm’s College Scholarship. Congratulations Deana! We would like to thank all of the bright young students who applied, sharing their amazing stories and varied accomplishments. We were quite impressed with Miss Kukhianidze’s strong academic credentials, extra-curricular…
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Attorney ReShea Balams Earns Two Honors
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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Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
In Georgia, there are many strict laws set in place to protect residents in nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Despite these laws, Georgia still receives many cases and claims of nursing home abuse and neglect each year. According to the Department of Human Services, there are many types of elderly, including physical, emotional, sexual,…
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Drunk Drivers May Not Be Only Liable Parties in DUI Accidents
The Labor Day holiday weekend will represent the end of summer for many Atlanta residents. Families and friends throughout Georgia will be grilling out, swimming, or partaking in any one of many other outdoor activities over the course of the weekend. Several people are also likely to enjoy an alcoholic beverage during these activities. Some…
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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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