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Archive for March, 2009

Birth Injuries

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

Medical malpractice suits stemming from birth injuries are tragic and devastating to those involved. The catastrophic consequences of a doctor’s negligence during labor can cause paralysis, brain damage, infections, damage to the spinal cord and even death.

A birth injury often occurs when a doctor fails to react in accordance with his profession’s standards when a complication arises during pregnancy or delivery, or when they prescribe a harmful drug to the woman during pregnancy.

Some common birth injuries that often have lasting consequences are:

Brachial Palsy, which occurs when the brachial plexus is damaged. Often this occurs during delivery. Consequences of brachial palsy are that the baby is unable to flex and rotate their arm
Erb’s Palsy is when a doctor has difficulty with the baby’s shoulders during delivery. This results in the stretching of nerves around the baby’s shoulders and paralysis of the arm is the usually consequence
Cerebral Palsy can be caused due to brain damage during deliverance. Some cases are devastating while others are mild—it depends on how much and what parts of the brain are affected
Facial paralysis can occur if too much pressure is applied on the baby’s face during labor. Typically the paralysis heals within a few weeks but sometimes surgery is necessary to repair the damage

Having a child is a joyous occasion. A newborn’s health should never be jeopardized due to a doctor’s negligence.

If your newborn was the victim of a birth injury in Atlanta, please contact Robbins & Associates today to schedule a free consultation with one of our medical malpractice attorneys.

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Why You Need An Attorney After A Serious Vehicle Accident

Monday, March 16th, 2009

If you were involved in a minor, parking-lot fender-bender, the need for an attorney is unlikely. However, if you’ve been involved in an automobile accident, motorcycle accident, or truck accident that has caused you serious injury or resulted in the death of a family member, it’s essential to contact an experienced car attorney immediately.

Simply speaking with an insurance company won’t cut it. They want to settle and put minor compensation in your hand without delay, so as to provide you with immediate pleasure. In most instances however, you’re entitled to more reparation pay for your injuries than the insurance company would like you to know.

At Robbins & Associates in Atlanta, Georgia, we will review the facts of your case and use our team of experts to gather evidence to build a case that will compensate you for the full extent of your injuries. This includes payment for:

• Mental and physical pain and suffering
• Permanent disability
• Loss of wages and diminished future earning capacity
• Long term care
• Medical bills and out-of-pocket expenses
• Punitive damages

Settling a claim before consulting with an experienced car accident attorney limits your compensation. The outcome is final. If you need more physical therapy or surgeries than had originally been anticipated then you’re out of luck—you cannot return for more money. The bottom line is you should never settle a claim before you have fully recovered, thus potentially squeezing you out of your full compensation.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a serious vehicle accident in Atlanta, please contact Robbins & Associates today to schedule a free consultation with one of our Atlanta vehicle accident lawyers.

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