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Wrongful Death After a Workplace Injury

Monday, 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.

Tags: workers' comp, wrongful death
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Car Accident Statistics in Georgia

Wednesday, 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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What Causes Cerebral Palsy?

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a medical condition that causes mild to severe motor dysfunction, including spastic movements, posture and gait problems, skeletal deformation, and difficulty with language. These symptoms are the result of the brain’s inability to correctly control the muscles. The severity of CP symptoms varies widely, causing extreme physical disability in some individuals while affecting other individuals only mildly.

Though people with Cerebral Palsy are a bit more likely to deal with learning disabilities, this does not always denote diminished intellectual ability. Actually, people with Cerebral Palsy show an IQ range comparable to the general population, ranging from genius to developmentally delayed.

Causes of Cerebral Palsy

The direct cause of Cerebral Palsy is most often an instance of extreme lack of oxygen in a baby’s brain, which interferes with normal development of motor functions. Oxygen deprivation emergencies during pregnancy, childbirth, and up to age three can cause CP. Because their organs have not finished developing, premature babies face an increased risk of brain-oxygen deprivation and therefore are more likely to develop Cerebral Palsy.

When a baby is born, human error by medical professionals in a few rare instances can cause Cerebral Palsy if the baby’s brain is deprived of oxygen. If there is evidence that the negligence of a doctor or other medical professional directly contributed to the occurrence of Cerebral Palsy, it may be possible to sue for damages with the help of Atlanta medical malpractice attorneys.

Dealing with Cerebral Palsy

Each individual diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy faces unique challenges and will sometimes need extra medical and therapeutic treatment throughout his or her lifetime. For example, some people with CP need custom-built crutches or walking aids to get around. Others may need speech and physical therapy to be able to speak and walk effectively. These special medical needs can be financially stressful for the families of people with CP. Therefore, if you have reason to believe that negligence on the part of a doctor or medical professional caused your child to develop Cerebral Palsy, an Atlanta medical malpractice attorney can help you plan a legal strategy.

However, if you choose to sue someone for medical malpractice to recover damages, it is important to understand that treating Cerebral Palsy as something someone did to your child comes with serious risks for your child’s emotional development. Fair compensation for the financial impact of a medical accident is your right as a parent, but treating your child as a victim can severely interfere with his or her ability to cope with the unique mental, emotional, and physical challenges of living with CP.

For more information about Cerebral Palsy-related medical malpractice lawsuits in Atlanta, please contact Robbins & Associates, P.C. to schedule a consultation.

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The SSDI Process Following Workplace Injury

Monday, June 14th, 2010

If you or someone in your family is a victim of workplace injury or illness, you may be aware that getting compensation for medical treatment and loss of income is not as easy as it should be. While employers carry insurance to cover Workers’ Compensation payments for injured workers, it may take an experienced Workers’ Compensation lawyer to get the insurance company to pay the full amount you deserve.

Applying for SSDI Benefits

If you cannot work because of your work-related illness or injury, Workers’ Compensation may not be enough to provide financial security for your family. Though the government provides disability benefits to injured workers and their families, those funds are not available to everyone. The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program operated by the Social Security Administration is supposed to help those who can no longer work, but the application and approval process is extremely difficult to navigate without a Social Security disability lawyer.

In order to stop fraudulent disability claims, there are very strict criteria that must be proved with medical documentation in order to receive SSDI benefits. To be approved, you must have significant evidence that proves:

Your mental or physical condition prevents you from engaging in “substantial gainful activity.”
Your condition is severe and expected to last at least a year or cause death.
You are no longer able to perform work you previously did.
You are unable to find any other work in the economy with your condition.

Hiring a Social Security Disability Lawyer

Because the above conditions can be very difficult to prove, only about 10% of SSDI applicants are successful on their first try. If you are unable to work because of a work-related injury or medical condition, you have a much better chance of qualifying for SSDI benefits with the help of an Atlanta Social Security disability lawyer from Robbins & Associates, P.C.

Our Social Security disability lawyers know how the SSDI system works, and will help you compile all the necessary evidence to prove your disability claim. Even if you are denied at first, we will be there to help you file an appeal and to fight for your rights until your denial is overturned.

If you or a family member may qualify for SSDI benefits due to a workplace injury or illness in Georgia, please contact the Atlanta Social Security disability lawyers of Robbins & Associates, P.C. to schedule a consultation.

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Getting Social Security Disability Insurance

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

The process for receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is very time-consuming and complicated. In order to be approved you must present extensive medical documentation of your condition that satisfies several strict qualification requirements. Without detailed knowledge of how the SSDI system works, it can be nearly impossible to prove your disability claim without making mistakes that result in being denied. Actually, only one in ten applicants for Social Security disability benefits are approved the first time they apply.

When Your Claim Is Denied

If, like most SSDI applicants, your claim is denied on the first try, do not give up. The Georgia Social Security disability lawyers or Robbins & Associates, P.C. know how to help you put together your evidence for an appeal. We understand how the Social Security disability bureaucracy works and how to best present your case. Through every step of the process, we will support and defend your right to Social Security disability benefits. In many cases, we have been successful in overturning the denial of SSDI benefits for disabled individuals, who can sometimes be entitled to back-payments as well.

The Social Security Administration is extremely strict in their approval process for Social Security Disability Insurance in order to prevent fraud and abuse of the system. Fraud prevention saves the government millions of dollars and is supposed to ensure fairness in the system. Unfortunately, the rigorous standards for medical evidence can often exclude those with legitimate Social Security disability claims from receiving the benefits they deserve. Our Georgia Social Security disability attorneys will help you compile the necessary documentation so that this does not happen to you.

If you or someone you love cannot work because of a medical condition or injury, or if your Social Security disability claim has been denied in Georgia, please contact Robbins & Associates, P.C. to schedule a consultation.

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