Georgia lawmakers are proposing new legislation that would dramatically change the way in which medical malpractice cases are handled throughout the state, including adding a limit on the damages a person could receive in a medical malpractice suit. Senate Bill 86 would establish the Patient Compensation Act, which essentially would create an alternative to medical…
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A jury awarded $72 million to a DeKalb County family nearly four years after the young girl was mauled by two pit bulls, leaving her scarred and permanently disfigured from the attack. The young girl, who was 8 years old at the time of the incident, was playing basketball on her driveway when two pit…
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The Georgia Supreme Court on Tuesday heard another case involving the practice in which juries are allowed to appropriate damages among defendants and parties who have not been sued. The Zaldivar v. Prickett case is the result of a 2009 collision between two drivers, one of which was driving his work vehicle. Both claimed the…
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The holiday season each year is a special occasion for families around the country. After Thanksgiving festivities in November comes one of the busiest shopping times of the year. Each year families spend hundreds of dollars purchasing new items and toys for Christmas, but it is important to ensure the products are safe. According to…
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The families and estates of two Atlanta police officers have filed lawsuits against several companies after the pair was killed two years ago when a department helicopter they were flying crashed into power lines. The two officers were aiding in the search for a missing 9-year-old boy on Nov. 3, 2012, but were killed when…
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No matter a person’s line of work, he or she still could face being injured while on the job. Whether it is an office-related occupation or something with a more physical job requirement, there still could be risks. In some extreme instances, a worker could be killed at his or her workplace. Some jobs are…
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A local family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Atlanta suburb of East Point and two of its former police officers last week after police allegedly used Taser devices on a 24-year-old man who died following the incident. Gregory L. Towns Jr. was arrested on April 11 after he fled on foot from officers…
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Liability insurance covers the damages of a responsible party in the event of an auto accident. Georgia law requires people driving in the state to carry liability insurance, since even a good driver can make a mistake and cause an accident. Each insurance policy has a limit, which is the highest amount the insurance company…
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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.
