March, 2017 | The Goldman Firm

The many dangers of driving high

On Behalf of The Goldman Firm | Mar 29, 2017 | Motor Vehicle Accidents

The last few years have seen an undeniable normalization of marijuana for both medical and recreation enjoyment. In some states, this normalization has coincided with legalization, and its advocates would have you believe that there have been no downsides. Research...

Do you understand the details of a Never Event?

On Behalf of The Goldman Firm | Mar 29, 2017 | Medical Malpractice

In 2001, Ken Kizer, MD coined the phrase "Never Event." In short, this is nothing more than a shocking medical error, such as performing surgery on the wrong patient, which should never occur. In 2002, the National Quality Forum outlined 27 Never Events. However, the...

Wrongful death of a child

On Behalf of The Goldman Firm | Mar 24, 2017 | Workers' Compensation, Wrongful Death

When an adult passes on, it's easy to assess the financial loss associated with the person's death. However, the same is not always the case when it comes to the wrongful death of a child. When a child passes on, the following financial losses are often considered: --...

Important tips to follow after a car accident

On Behalf of The Goldman Firm | Mar 16, 2017 | Motor Vehicle Accidents

Many people think they know what to do if they have been involved in a car accident. Unfortunately, some make a few key mistakes at this time. Before we go any further, we want to make it clear that your health should always come first. If you've suffered any type of...

What to do after a slip and fall accident

On Behalf of The Goldman Firm | Mar 9, 2017 | Premises Liability

When you wake up in the morning, the last thing you think about is being involved in a slip and fall accident. Instead, you assume that you'll make it through the day without falling to the ground and injuring yourself. Unfortunately, slip and fall accidents have a...

4 common causes of motorcycle accidents

On Behalf of The Goldman Firm | Mar 6, 2017 | Motor Vehicle Accidents

Any type of collision is an unfortunate and potentially catastrophic event, but motorcycle accidents are especially likely to cause serious injuries and fatalities. According to 2014 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists...

Charges issued in daycare van accident

On Behalf of The Goldman Firm | Mar 3, 2017 | Motor Vehicle Accidents

According to Georgia State Patrol, criminal charges have been handed to both drivers involved in a crash involving a daycare van in Paulding County. As the result of the accident, three adults and 10 children were injured. The Georgia State Patrol noted that the...