Recent studies have indicated a link between certain birth defects and the use of drugs taken by pregnant women for depression. Georgia personal injury attorneys can help families who have been adversely affected because of a bad drug which caused injury. Babies born to mothers who took some types of antidepressants known as SSRIs have shown an increase in birth defects such as:

• Heart defects
• Lung defects
• Brain & spinal tube defects
• Skull defects
• Abdominal wall defects
• Club foot
• Complete or partial closure of the anus

Atlanta Product Liability Attorneys Can Help Victims Of Bad Drugs

In 2006 the FDA issued a health advisory for some SSRI anti-depression medications such as Zoloft, Celexa, Paxil, and Prozac after a study showed a birth defect in newborns known as PPHN (Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn) was shown to be 6 times more common in mothers who took those medications than those who did not. PPHN is a serious and life threatening lung condition in which babies are unable to get enough oxygen into their blood.

If you or a family member was pregnant while taking medication for depression and had a child born with a birth defect, it is possible you may be entitled to compensation for product liability and/or medical negligence. An Atlanta personal injury attorney should be consulted to help you determine if you have a case, and inform you of your rights and options.

Taking other types of medications during pregnancy can also cause birth defects. Birth defects can also be the result of medication errors such as a prescription that was incorrectly filled, or being prescribed the wrong medication. Atlanta Personal injury attorneys are experienced at helping injured victims of Georgia prescription errors recover compensation and get justice.

Physicians have an obligation to use care when prescribing drugs and drug manufacturers have a responsibility to warn about the risks and dangers of taking their drugs. Georgia bad drug cases can be complex because they may involve the liability of more than one person or party. This makes it important to get the professional help you deserve by consulting with an Atlanta personal injury attorney.

Call Atlanta Medical Negligence Attorneys Goldstein & Hayes For Help

If you or a family member has suffered because of a birth defect caused by use of a drug that was inappropriately prescribed or in which the manufacturer did not disclose adverse side effects or risks, you should call Goldstein & Hayes, Georgia personal injury attorneys today. Our experienced product liability lawyers can help you get the compensation you deserve in a birth defect case, or in any type of Georgia bad product case in which you or a family member has suffered injury.

The National Traffic Highway Safety Administration has closed its investigation into the Chevrolet Volt, which it had opened in November 2010, after safety concerns were raised about battery fires in these new vehicles. Although there have been no reports of battery fires by the public, there were 3 battery fires which occurred during crash testing and other safety tests. During its investigation, NHTSA did not find any greater risk of fire in the Volt or in other electric cars than there are in gas cars. General Motors has announced that it will add steel plates to existing Volts to better protect the batteries and will also repair vehicles already sold for free.

New products, including vehicles, sometimes have design problems which can pose serious safety concerns and may also be subject to parts which have been manufactured with a defect. If a defective or poorly designed product, including a car or truck, caused you or a loved one serious injury a Georgia product liability attorney should be consulted so you can be informed about your legal rights and receive guidance on your options.

Atlanta Personal Injury Attorneys Can Help You Receive Compensation For Your Injuries

Personal injury attorneys are aware of numerous accounts of injury to consumers from poorly designed and defective products every year in the United States. Serious injury can occur from small items including kitchen gadgets and toys to large consumer items like vehicles. The types of injury can also vary from cuts & lacerations to burns, concussions, broken bones, eye injury, choking & strangulation, and more. Sometimes injuries are so severe they result in permanent disability and even death.

By pursing a Georgia product liability case against a manufacturer and/or distributor of a defective or bad product, with the help of an Atlanta defective product attorney you may be able to recover the cost of medical bills and lost income. Although a monetary settlement cannot make up for a permanent disability or a death, it can help a family rebuild their lives. A legal case also helps bring the problem to the public’s attention and puts pressure on the manufacturer to remove a dangerous product from the marketplace and to make corrections.

Call Goldstein & Hayes, Georgia Product Liability Attorneys Today

In the event you or a family member has been injured due to a defective or poorly designed product, call Georgia defective product attorney, Goldstein & Hayes for help in defending your rights and getting you the most compensation you are entitled to.

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) oversees employers and employees in all 50 states and U.S. Territories to ensure that employers provide safe and healthful workplaces. Sometimes unavoidable accidents just happen, but many times workplace accidents are the result of employer negligence or disregard for the safety of their employees. When this happens it is very important to consult with a Georgia personal injury attorney like Goldstein & Hayes to protect your rights and get advice on your legal options.

Every month OSHA conducts investigations into workplace injuries and cites employers for negligence and/or disregard of the workplace safety standards which were implemented in the Occupational And Safety Act of 1970. This important piece of legislation requires employers to provide and maintain a safe work environment. Georgia work injury attorneys can use information from the OSHA investigations in developing a strong case.

Georgia Workplace Injury Lawyers Can Help With Many Different Types Of Workplace Injuries

Our personal injury attorneys have years of experience developing strong Georgia workplace injury cases. Our Atlanta personal injury lawyers can help with many different types of workplace injury including those involving:

• Exposure to hazardous materials or chemicals
• Construction, factory, warehouse, and industrial accidents
• Electrocution and/or burns
• Injuries sustained by any unsafe workplace condition

If you or a loved one suffered a serious injury at work, an occupational injury attorney can help you recover losses, not only for medical costs, but also for loss of income, loss of future income, and pain & suffering.

Goldstein & Hayes, Atlanta Workplace Injury Attorneys Help Protect Worker’s Rights

Call Goldstein & Hayes, Atlanta work injury attorneys today to consult with one of our personal injury lawyers. We can help you protect your legal rights and get you fair compensation for your injuries, loss of income and any possible loss of future income in the case of an injury resulting in a permanent disability.

It seems everyone knows someone who has hurt their back while lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying something, but back injuries can also happen due to the negligence of another person or party. A Georgia personal injury attorney should be consulted if you have suffered injuries due to the negligence of another. An injury to the back or spine can be very serious and cause a lifetime of suffering and loss of income.

If you have injured your back due to the negligence of another, you should get medical attention right away. Then it would be wise to consult with a Georgia personal injury attorney to find out if you are due compensation for your injury and find out your legal options. Injuries to the back and spine can happen in a number of ways due to the negligence of another person or party including:

• Slip & fall on a wet, slippery sidewalk or floor, or an uneven or broken sidewalk
• Car accidents
• Motorcycle and bicycle accidents
• Being hit by a falling object from shelf or scaffolding
• Georgia Workplace injuries

Experienced Georgia Spinal Injury Attorneys Help Clients Rebuild Their Lives

Our back injury attorneys are experienced at handling Georgia personal injury cases to get you the compensation you are entitled to, to help with loss of income, medical bills, and pain & suffering. When a spinal injury has permanently disabled your ability to work and you are the financial provider your family depends on, it is important to have the professional representation of a spine injury attorney to help you rebuild your life and secure your future.

Contact Georgia Personal Injury Attorney Goldstein & Hayes Today

Back and spinal injury cases can be complex and a Georgia back injury attorney can help make sure you will get fair and just compensation for the injuries you have sustained. Call Goldstein and Hayes, Georgia personal injury attorneys today for help and guidance.

Georgia Premise Liability Attorneys Help Families of Accident Victims

Sometimes accidents happen unexpectedly, without warning, when we are going about a normal day like the elevator accident that killed a New York City advertising executive on December 14, 2011. Accident injury attorneys see accidents regularly that seem to occur at random but upon closer inspection are found to have been caused by negligence. Suzanne Hart, a 41 year old executive, was stepping into the elevator of her office building like she did most mornings on her way to work when the doors suddenly closed trapping her leg and the elevator lurched upward dragging her body into the elevator shaft, crushing her.

The cause of the accident while still under investigation raises concerns about the possibility of negligence. The elevator had just had electrical maintenance work performed on it about an hour before it malfunctioned. While elevator accidents are rare, with elevators making about 18 billion passenger trips a year, records show that about 27 people a year are killed in elevator accidents. Wrongful death attorneys help the families of victims of accidents caused by the negligence of others to find justice for their loved one and to recover from any financial losses.

Atlanta Slip & Fall Lawyers See Many Cases Of Injuries Caused By Negligence

Every year there are thousands of serious injuries and deaths caused by the negligence of another person or party. Some serious injuries are caused by simple slip and fall accidents which could have been prevented by proper maintenance and/or safety precautions. The premises liability attorneys at Goldstein & Hayes see many of these types of Georgia premises liability cases and are experienced at helping victims and their families receive justice and recover compensation.

Contact Goldstein & Hayes Atlanta Personal Injury Attorneys

Atlanta accident injury attorneys can help if you or a loved one has been injured or died due to the negligence of another, weather it was a simple slip and fall accident, or the result of a car accident. Contact Georgia personal injury attorney Goldstein & Hayes, who can seek justice and compensation for you and your family. We serve clients in Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina.

In October of this year a jury decided on damages in a case of medical malpractice which began at a Louisville, Kentucky hospital back in February 2006. At that time, Micheatria Donelson had gone into premature labor and the doctor who was there to deliver her baby was having difficulty because the baby’s head appeared to be trapped. In attempting to free the head, he continued to pull on and turn the baby’s head for several minutes until he said he finally “felt a give.”

Atlanta Medical Malpractice Attorneys Help Victims Receive Compensation For Pain And Suffering

Donelson suffered from an incompetent cervix and had a cerclage (a string, like a shoelace) keeping her cervix closed to help hold the pregnancy. Her medical malpractice attorney alleged the doctor did not remove the cerclage and it acted like a noose around the baby’s head helping to cause the decapitation. Just thinking about the scene which unfolded can cause us to shudder in disbelief. Donelson who has suffered depression and frequent nightmares has also been left emotionally unstable, but her birth injury attorney helped her win compensation of $1.4 million dollars for pain and suffering.

Fortunately, these types of situations are rare, but medical malpractice attorneys see less dramatic medical mistakes that happen frequently and cause serious injury as well. Many types of injury can result from medical negligence including brain injury, spine injury and psychological trauma as well. Some common causes of medical negligence seen by personal injury attorneys include:

• Not following the standard of care
• Misdiagnosis and/or failure to diagnose the problem
• Performing a procedure incorrectly
• Not performing a needed procedure
• Medication errors
• Surgical and anesthesia errors

Have A GA Personal Injury Lawyer Review Your Case

People who have suffered injury and pain and suffering because they believe their medical professional was negligent in their care can consult with a Georgia medical malpractice attorney who can review their case to see if they are entitled to compensation.

In Georgia, medical negligence claims have a statute of limitations and these types of claims can be complex, so it is advisable to seek the advice of a Georgia personal injury attorney sooner rather than later, so your case can be evaluated.

Contact Goldstein & Hayes, GA Medical Negligence Attorneys Today

If you or a family member has suffered injury and/or pain and suffering due to the negligence of a medical professional, contact Goldstein & Hayes Atlanta medical malpractice lawyers. They are experienced in getting justice and compensation for their Georgia medical malpractice clients.

Take time to slow down and remember to put into practice safety tips to help prevent accidents while traveling. No one wants to find themselves in need of an accident injury attorney and have only sad memories of this Christmas season.

Atlanta Accident Injury Attorneys Remind You Of Simple Driving Safety Tips

By being aware of safe driving tips, we can all help to make this season happy and avoid unnecessary tragedy. Let’s all work toward making this a happy, accident free holiday season.  Easy to remember and put into practice safe driving tips include:

• Don’t exceed the speed limit
• Drive an appropriate speed for conditions like rain & snow
• Don’t drink and drive
• Don’t drive and text
• Always use your seat belts and child seats & restraints
• Drive when you are well rested and alert, not fatigued
• Make sure your vehicle is well maintained & check lights, tires, and brakes before traveling
• Be a courteous driver
• Keep at least a 2 second gap between you and the vehicle in front of you – In poor weather conditions increase the gap to 4 seconds

Car Accident Attorneys in Georgia Suggest Allowing Extra Time For Travel

Because there will be many more cars on the roads during this busy holiday season, it’s important to be extra cautious and allow extra time to get to your destination safely. Wintertime itself, can present special driving conditions including sleet, snow and freezing rain which makes the roadways more dangerous. Each year car accident attorneys see many cases of serious injury and death because of careless and negligent drivers.

Check weather conditions before traveling to make sure your car is equipped for the road conditions you will encounter. If you will be traveling on snowy or icy roads make sure you have the correct tires for snow and ice or you could get yourself into trouble quickly, leading to car accidents which cause serious injuries to the spine, broken bones, and head injuries.

Call Goldstein & Hayes, Atlanta Personal Injury Attorneys For Advice And Help

Despite our best efforts, accidents will happen. If you or a family member is injured in a car accident because of the carelessness or negligence of another, contact Georgia personal injury attorney Goldstein & Hayes for help.

According to the Electrical Safety Foundation, counterfeit electrical products make their way into our homes regularly and unlike fake designer products, these counterfeit electrical products present a serious hazard to our safety. The NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) reports that 30% of all home fires and 38% of fire deaths at home occur during the months of December, January, and February.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission, in recent years, has recalled more than one million counterfeit electrical products such as extension cords, batteries, hair dryers, and power strips. Last year U.S. Customs reports showed counterfeit products accounted for 18% of their seizures. Businesses which knowingly sell products which were known to be defective or problematic are liable for the damage they cause and it is wise to consult with a defective product attorney if you have suffered injury due to a product you believe was defective.

The use of decorative lighting both inside and outside of the home during the holidays, as well as the use of extension cords, can increase the risk of fire and electrical shock if products are not used correctly. Be sure that you are using any electrical items in your home in accordance with their safety guidelines and that they are in good condition. But, injury can happen, even when you are doing everything right. A counterfeit electrical product, or a defective electrical product can malfunction and cause serious injury, death, and/or a lot of property damage.

Guidelines For Buying Safe Electrical Products – Personal Injury Attorneys In Georgia

• Buy From a Reputable Retailer – Avoid buying from flea markets
• Don’t buy from unknown companies or retailers online
• Check for certification marks like UL, CSA, and ETL
• Check labels and packaging for inconsistent information and grammatical errors
• Avoid products lacking identifying brand labels or affiliation – name and contact information of manufacturer should be on packaging or product
• Check with the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) and/or UL (Undewriters Laboratory) on their websites for up-to-date information on product recalls.

Defective Toys & Other Gift Items Also Pose Health & Injury Risks – Atlanta Defective Product Attorneys

Defective product lawyers can use information gathered by the CPSC as part of their case in proving that a manufacturer and/or retailer are liable for damages. Because this is the gift giving season, we should also be aware of defective toys and other poorly manufactured merchandise to avoid giving them as gifts which may pose a serious health or injury risk. Defective products can cause many types of injury including serious neck and back injury, and brain injury.

Contact Goldstein & Hayes, GA Defective Product Lawyer

If you or your family has been injured due to a defective electrical product, or any defective product, contact Atlanta personal injury attorney, Goldstein & Hayes. They are experienced in litigating defective product cases in Georgia and across the southeast, and offer a free consultation to discuss your case.

Many people have been aware of the Michael Jackson Doctor trial and have been following it in the news. The jury came back in this case with a verdict of guilty, for involuntary manslaughter, against Doctor Conrad Murray. While this case has been sensationalized because of the Pop Star’s fame and untimely death, there are many people each year who die or suffer serious injury due to the negligence of their doctors.

In the case of Dr. Conrad Murray, after all of the evidence was presented, the jury believed that Dr. Murray did not give Michael Jackson the standard of care that a patient is deserving of, making a medication error, and it resulted in his death. This was a criminal case, and Dr. Murray’s case will go next to the penalty phase where the judge will decide on his punishment which could be loss of his medical license and jail time.

GA Medical Malpractice Attorneys – Justice For Victims Of Negligent Doctors

The family of Michael Jackson, his parents, siblings, and children are now planning on filing a civil lawsuit against Dr. Murray for financial damages and pain and suffering they suffered due to the death of Michael Jackson. If you or a family member has suffered due to the negligence of a doctor or other health care professional a medical malpractice attorney in Georgia can help you.

The civil lawsuit has the possibility of resulting in a multi-million dollar settlement because Michael Jackson was a famous performer about to begin a world tour and his future earnings will be considered in the settlement.

Your family member may not have been a famous celebrity, but they were important to you, and a Georgia personal injury attorney can help you determine the right amount of financial compensation that is due you because of the negligence of another which resulted in serious injury or death.

Contact Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer Goldstein & Hayes

If you or a family member has died or been seriously injured due to the medical negligence of a doctor, you should contact an Atlanta medical malpractice attorney, like Goldstein & Hayes, who can help you get the largest compensation you deserve for your losses. While no amount of money can ease the pain and loss, it can help you cover expenses so you can begin the process of rebuilding your life.

Georgia has a law which is designed to help save lives of police, paramedics, firefighters, tow truck operators, and DOT workers. The Move Over Law (Georgia Code 40-6-16) requires vehicles to move over one lane if possible when an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is parked on the shoulder of the highway. If the driver is unable to move over safely he must slow down below the posted speed and be prepared to stop.

According to FBI statistics, traffic crashes claim the lives of more police personnel than any other cause of death in the line of duty, including shootings. Personal injury attorneys can help victims of car accidents and their families, whether they are professionals or ordinary citizens, and should be consulted to learn about their legal rights and options.

Dekalb County Police Officer Hit By Passing Car While Helping Accident Victim

Earlier this year on July 17, 2011 a police officer was critically injured while investigating an earlier crash on Interstate 20 in Dekalb County. Officer LaCoste was talking to the accident victim when he was sideswiped by a passing car. The driver of the car which hit him was charged with improper lane change and driving too fast for conditions.

Alpharetta Accident Injury Attorneys Know The Long Lasting Effects Of Injury

Officer LaCoste suffered a broken collarbone and leg, and a fractured skull. The skull fracture injury resulted in a swelling near his brain stem. He was transferred to The Shepard Center from the hospital where he woke up 9 days after the accident. He has no memory of the accident. The Shepard Center specializes in rehabilitation of spinal cord and brain injury patients. His doctors expect him to make a full recovery, but he will have many months of therapy and rehabilitation ahead of him. Accident injury lawyers can help injured victims rebuild their lives by protecting their legal rights and getting them compensation for their injuries.

Brain And Spine Injuries Are Life Changing

Car accidents have the potential to cause serious injury including life changing spine and brain injury. People with brain injuries often continue to have physical and emotional deficits which last a lifetime and affect their quality of life and that of their families.

Consult With An Atlanta Accident Injury Attorney To Learn Your Rights And Options

If you or a family member has been injured in a car accident or an accident of any type where another person was negligent, you should contact a Georgia accident injury attorney like Goldstein & Hayes. They are experienced in helping the victims of accidents recover the compensation that is due them for current medical bills, future bills and earnings, as well as pain and suffering.