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Common Medical Mistakes Resulting in Medical Malpractice

Thursday, 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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Common Causes of Car Accidents

Wednesday, 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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Causes of Truck Accidents

Tuesday, 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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Common Workers' Compensation Claims

Monday, 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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