September, 2018 | The Goldman Firm

Jury awards $130 million after boy suffers brain damage

On Behalf of The Goldman Firm | Sep 27, 2018 | Medical Malpractice

The family of a young boy has received a $130 million jury award after their son suffered brain damage while receiving treatment at a Detroit hospital. The multimillion-dollar decision was issued last Tuesday. According to the law firm that represented the family, the...

Do not delay reporting an injury in the workplace

On Behalf of The Goldman Firm | Sep 19, 2018 | Workers' Compensation

If you are ever injured on the job in Georgia, even ever so slightly, you need to report the incident immediately. The report doesn't have to come the minute you are injured but it really should be done once you have been released from the hospital or the doctor's...

Causes of slip, trip and fall accidents

On Behalf of The Goldman Firm | Sep 19, 2018 | Premises Liability

If you fall, either by slipping or tripping, you may get an injury or worse. Falling injuries are the leading reason for emergency room visits every year. A slip, trip and fall accident can cause anything from minor scrapes and bruises to...

What damages can I pursue in a wrongful death action?

On Behalf of The Goldman Firm | Sep 13, 2018 | Workers' Compensation, Wrongful Death

It's not possible to place a value on a human life. Each human being is a unique miracle whose value is inestimable. Nevertheless, Georgia courts are often tasked with the impossible job of finding a way to compensate family members who have lost a loved one at the...

What demographics are least likely to use a seat belt?

On Behalf of The Goldman Firm | Sep 6, 2018 | Motor Vehicle Accidents

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the best way to reduce instances of motor vehicle-related deaths and injuries is for drivers and passengers to use seat belts. Nevertheless, millions of Americans make it a regular habit not to...