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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
