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Robbins & Associates, P.C.
August 30th, 2010
There are several reasons why you need a lawyer for a Workers’ Compensation case. In Georgia, one of the first steps is to file a WC-14 with both the State Board of Workers’ Compensation and your employer. Atlanta attorney, Laurie S. Robbins, will be able to help you collect all the necessary paperwork to submit a clear and concise claim to the board.
If your injuries are serious, you may need help to coordinate the paperwork and file your claim within the specified timeframe. Permanent injuries sustained at work will be extensively reviewed and may be denied if inadequate information is submitted. Should your claim be denied, one filed with the help of one of our attorneys will have a better chance of approval during the appeals process.
More specifically, we can help in the following instances:
• Ensuring the payment is inadequate
• In cases where the employee challenges the ruling
• A denial of medical care
If your injuries are minor and you expect the workers’ compensation claim to be handled quickly and fairly, you may not need to retain a lawyer for a workers’ compensation case. However, the full extent of your injuries may not be known until sometime later and an incorrectly filed claim may result in the loss of adequate compensation.
To find out more about legal assistance with your workers’ compensation claim, please contact an Atlanta Workers’ Compensation attorney at Robbins & Associates, PC.
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August 28th, 2010
Insurance companies are eager to settle injury claims as quickly and painlessly as possible, but settling for their agreed to compensation may be selling yourself short if you are injured. Because insurance companies are primarily concerned about saving money, they hire the best lawyers to represent them in personal injury cases.
To ensure fair and adequate compensation for your injury, you should hire a qualified personal injury attorney to represent you. Atlanta personal injury lawyer, Laurie S. Robbins, can help you file your personal injury claim.
To bring a successful personal injury lawsuit, you must prove the following:
• There was a duty owed to you by the defendant
• That duty was breached
• The breach caused your injury
• Damages occurred as a result of the injury
The most difficult part of any lawsuit is proving causation. Medical records and eyewitness accounts may attest to your injury, but proving that the injury was caused as a result of negligence on the part of the defendant is more difficult, especially for someone unfamiliar with the law. Each of the above factors must be shown in a successful personal injury lawsuit and retaining an experienced attorney will be your best option for winning your case.
To find out more, please contact an Atlanta, Georgia personal injury attorney at Robbins & Associates, PC to evaluate your case.
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August 26th, 2010
Suffering from an injury through someone else’s negligence is no fun. Not only are you distressed from needless pain, you have to deal with trying to hold the person or entity responsible for their actions. Atlanta injury lawyer Laurie S. Robbins can help you with all the issues involved with filing a personal injury lawsuit. There are four basic elements of a successful personal injury case, which must be proven to a judge or jury.
Establish that a duty was owed
When people interact with each other, there is a minimum standard of care that must be taken to ensure that others are not injured. A duty for safety is owed to others in our everyday lives. In certain situations, such as employer and employee relationships, this duty is more evident than other situations are.
Show that there was a breach of that duty
Laurie or an associate will attempt to show that there was a breach of the duty that is owed, either through negligence or through strict liability. Negligence does not have to be willful disregard for your safety, but can be a failure to take reasonable steps.
The failure of the duty caused an injury
As a result of the breach of the duty by the defendant, you sustained an injury.
Real damages occurred because of the injury
The injury resulted in lost wages, medical expenses, or permanent disability. Without damages, even if an injury was sustained, the case may not succeed.
Please contact the injury lawyers at Atlanta’s Robbins & Associates, PC. They are familiar with Georgia’s personal injury laws and can help you establish a successful personal injury case.
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August 25th, 2010
If you suffered an injury due to medical negligence, you may be able to file a medical malpractice suit against the caregiver responsible. The first step is to realize that you may be a victim of medical malpractice and retain an attorney to represent you. An Atlanta medical malpractice attorney, Laurie S. Robbins, will help you understand what to do if you are a victim of medical malpractice and get the compensation you deserve.
There are many practice areas in which an injury may occur due to an oversight or negligence of a care provider. Some of the common injuries may include:
• Brain injury
• Surgical complications
• Medication errors
• Failure to diagnose cancer or heart disease
It is imperative to file your claim as soon after the injury as possible. There are usually statutes of limitation that determine when a claim can be filed. If the injury or illness is not known for some time, the statutes allow for time after the discovery of the injury or illness. Make sure you maintain all health records related to your job in order to bolster your case.
Retain an experienced medical malpractice lawyer to help you with filing your claim and bringing it to trial. The most difficult part of a medical malpractice case is to show that the negligence of the caregiver actually caused the injury or worsened your condition. An attorney experienced in Georgia’s legal system will give you the best opportunity to recover fair damages for your case.
If you are a victim of medical malpractice, please contact an Atlanta medical malpractice attorney at Robbins & Associates, PC today.
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July 29th, 2010
You may be reluctant to file a medical malpractice lawsuit against your doctor or other health care provider, because you feel that they did not do it on purpose. That may be true, but if a caregiver acted negligently and caused further injury, they should be held accountable.
Georgia medical malpractice laws are in place to protect you from harm and hold doctors, hospitals and other caregivers accountable for their actions. If you suffered any injury or worsened condition due to a medical mistake, Atlanta medical malpractice attorney Laurie S. Robbins will help you get started with your claim.
In order to prove your claim, you must establish that you had an established relationship with your doctor and that you suffered an injury to some degree as a result of negligent behavior. They may not have done something on purpose, but they may have failed to meet a recognized standard of care that put you at risk.
Some common medical mistakes that can lead to a malpractice case include:
- Misdiagnoses or delayed diagnosis
- Surgical errors
- Medication errors
- Birth injuries
- Other complications
Doctors and hospitals are required to carry medical malpractice insurance to cover the costs of claims filed against them. Their insurance companies are armed with the best lawyers available in order to pay as little as possible on those claims. You need someone on your side, familiar with Georgia laws to help you establish you case. To get started on your claim, please contact an Atlanta medical malpractice attorney at Robbins & Associates, PC today.
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July 28th, 2010
When you are involved in a car accident, everything happens so fast, it is often impossible to prepare for every eventuality. There are many common causes of car accidents, which it would be advisable to avoid, if possible. Car accidents are the leading cause of serious injury in the Georgia today. If you suffered an injury in an accident, Atlanta personal injury attorney, Laurie S. Robbins, can help you sort through all the details of your accident to prepare for a personal injury lawsuit.
Some of the common causes include:
- Excessive speed
- Faulty parts or equipment
- Adverse weather conditions
- Alcohol or drugs
- Driver distraction
You can control your own driving behavior and limit issues that may lead to an accident. A properly maintained vehicle, attention to road conditions, and limiting distractions will help keep you safe. Unfortunately, you cannot account for other people with whom you are sharing the road. You must drive defensively in order to protect yourself and your family.
Should you find yourself in an accident, admit no guilt to anyone. You do not want any statement you make to be used against you. Write down your version of the events, this, in conjunction with the police statement will be important to winning any personal injury case.
To find out more about the common causes of car accident and how to prepare for an accident, please contact an Atlanta, Georgia personal injury attorney at Robbins & Associates, PC today.
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July 27th, 2010
Truck accidents are some of the most serious motor vehicle accidents that occur on Georgia’s highways. If you or someone you know was involved in a truck accident, chances are high that serious injuries were involved. An Atlanta personal injury attorney at Robbins & Associates, PC can help ensure your personal injury claim against the responsible parties, regardless of the causes of the truck accident, holds them liable for damages.
There are many factors that will help swing a personal injury lawsuit in your favor. One of the keys to bringing a successful claim is to establish the cause of the accident and showing that the driver or some third party was responsible.
Some of the common causes of truck accidents include:
- Excessive speeds
- Improperly loaded vehicles
- Poor maintenance
- Drug or alcohol abuse
- Driver fatigue
In many cases, outside factors contribute to a trucking accident. While the driver will be mostly culpable for the accident, in some cases, a third party may also be found negligent. The trucking company for example, may be pushing their drivers too hard or failing to maintain their vehicles. Truck loaders may make the truck unsafe for highway speeds by loading the truck improperly. A skilled attorney, familiar with Georgia laws can help ensure you file a successful case against all responsible parties.
To help you pinpoint the causes of a truck accident in which you were involved, please contact an Atlanta personal injury lawyer at Robbins & Associates, PC to get started on you claim.
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July 26th, 2010
Regardless of what sort of job you have, you may be subject to serious injury or exposed to environmental work hazards that can lead to illness. The Atlanta Workers’ Compensation attorneys at Laurie S. Robbins can help you file your workers’ compensation claims to help ensure fast and fair resolution of your claim.
Although there are an endless number of potential problems that may occur where you work, there are some common workers’ compensation claims that are made, including:
Some injuries that occur at work are obvious and may require emergency or immediate medical attention. Some examples of serious injuries might include:
Those types of claims are often not contested by the employer because of the nature of the claim, but illnesses or repetitive motion injuries may be harder to justify. With the help of a qualified attorney, your claim may have a better chance of being approved.
Regardless of how you were injured, you have a limited time to file your claim. In Georgia, the statute of limitations on filing a claim with the State Board of Workers’ Compensation is one year. You must first notify your employer of the injury, then fill out form WC-14 and submit a copy to both the board and your employer.
To find out more about filing a workers’ compensation claim in Georgia, please contact an Atlanta Workers’ Compensation attorney at Robbins & Associates, PC.
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June 28th, 2010
No family can ever be truly prepared for the sudden loss of a loved one, especially if the loss resulted from an accident in the workplace. When our loved ones go off to work every day, we trust that they will return home safely and that we will see them again. For those whose lives have been touched by the tragedy of a death caused by workplace injury, no amount of money can ever fill the emptiness left by that loss. However, if your family’s loss was the result of someone else’s negligence or unsafe working conditions, you may be entitled to compensation that will at least limit the financial impact on your family.
At Robbins & Associates, P.C., our Atlanta wrongful death lawyers are dedicated to helping the families of those lost to workplace injuries cope with the financial burden they face. With personal attention and support, we will help you recover damages for the loss of your loved one’s income, funeral expenses, as well as pain and suffering.
Tragically, victims of workplace injuries sometimes require long-term, expensive medical treatment before eventually passing away. In these cases, the financial impact on the family can be especially devastating. Our goal is to hold the negligent party responsible for your loss and financial burden, recovering fair compensation for your family’s future.
If you have lost a loved one following a workplace injury, the Atlanta wrongful death lawyers of Robbins & Associates, P.C. are ready to schedule a compassionate consultation to discuss your legal options. We understand that you may be overwhelmed by the prospect of filing a lawsuit, and we will be patient and supportive as we guide you through the legal process.
To schedule a compassionate, complimentary consultation with our Atlanta wrongful death lawyers, please contact Robbins & Associates, P.C. today.
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June 23rd, 2010
Motor vehicle accidents are a danger faced every day by Georgia drivers, motorcyclists, and pedestrians. We hear about fatal accidents in the news, but it can sometimes be difficult to see the full impact of these crashes on families around the state. From 2004-2008, motor vehicle accidents took the lives of 8,190 people in Georgia alone. Though fatal crashes happened all over the state, more than one hundred people die in motor vehicle accidents just in Fulton County every year.
For every person killed in a car accident in Georgia, still more are victims of car accident injuries, which range from minor injuries to those causing permanent disability. Families of those injured or killed in Georgia car accidents often find themselves in dire trouble as medical bills pile up and threaten their financial future. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that in the year 2000, medical expenses from car accidents nationwide totaled more than 32 million dollars.
Defending Georgia Car Accident Victims
The law firm of Robbins & Associates, P.C. is dedicated to helping Georgia car accident victims and their families get the financial compensation they deserve. Our Georgia car accident lawyers want to relieve your family’s financial pressure caused by medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. For years, we have been holding negligent drivers responsible for the injuries and damage they cause.
The loss of a family member in a car accident can be devastating, both emotionally and financially. Victims of fatal car accidents often require expensive medical care before they die, leaving their family with huge medical bills on top of their emotional pain. In addition, the loss of that person’s income can threaten the family’s financial future. If your loved one has been killed in a tragic Georgia car accident, our wrongful death lawyers will hold the negligent party accountable and secure proper compensation for your family.
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a Georgia car accident, please contact Robbins & Associates, P.C. today to schedule a consultation.
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