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Representing Atlanta, Savannah, Columbus, Decatur, Augusta & nearby areas of Georgia

 
Midwives and Improper Physician Supervision
January 13, 2020

Between 8 and 12 percent of all vaginal births in the United States are overseen by midwives. The primary functions of a midwife are assisting with labor and delivery and providing care and support for new mothers and their babies. Midwives undergo training and education similar to an RN.

A majority of midwife-assisted births are overseen by a physician or obstetrician. In the state of Georgia, midwives are legally required to enter into a written agreement with a licensed physician... Read More

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Medical Malpractice
Risks of Pitocin
December 13, 2019

Oxytocin is a hormone and neuropeptide that works to stimulate uterine muscles during labor and delivery. Oxytocin also increases the production of prostaglandins, a group of lipids that help induce labor through contractions.

During pregnancy, the cervix is closed. As the delivery date approaches, the cervix begins to soften, open, and rotate into the appropriate position. The cervix can dilate for several weeks, but once it has opened to 5cm or more, the body is ready to deliver. If... Read More

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Medical Malpractice
Our Experience with Birth Injuries
November 20, 2019

When your child suffers an injury during birth, you are entitled to seek compensation through a medical malpractice lawsuit. However, your choice of birth injury attorney should not be made lightly. The firm you choose for representation, along with the skills and experience of your lawyer, will play a significant role in your ability to secure the compensation you are due.

What Makes Our Firm Different

Watkins, Lourie, Roll & Chance has been handling complex birth injury cases in... Read More

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Medical Malpractice
Press On Invests $1 Million in Pediatric Brain Tumor Study
November 08, 2019

The Press On Fund is pleased to announce our continuing support of research being conducted by Dr. Theodore Johnson and Dr. David Munn at the Medical College of Georgia and the Georgia Cancer Center. These pediatric oncologists are currently leading an investigation into the efficacy of a new drug that shows promise in inhibiting an enzyme that some forms of pediatric cancer use to shield themselves from the body’s natural immune response. The hope is that this medication will allow for... Read More

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Luxury Nursing Homes Can’t Guarantee Resident Safety
October 24, 2019

Staffing problems seem to be at the root of several issues facing nursing home residents in Georgia. Care facilities – even those that offer luxury accommodations – are chronically understaffed, leading some to become less rigorous in the hiring process. This has, tragically, opened the door for the neglect and abuse of several nursing home residents, some of whom have died from the mistreatment.

According to an investigative journalism report in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, “[s]... Read More

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Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Babies Can’t Wait Program Helping Children in Atlanta
September 10, 2019

Babies Can’t Wait is a program developed by the Office of Child Health to provide special assistance, guidance, and support for children born with special needs. Operating under the larger banner of Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs' (CYSHN), Babies Can’t Wait serves all of Georgia's 18 Health Districts and has assisted nearly 18,000 babies and their families by providing learning opportunities and other services for children who have been diagnosed with a medical condition... Read More

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Medical Malpractice
Birth Injuries: An Overview
August 22, 2019

Birth injuries can have a profound impact on their young victims and cause lasting struggles for the families forced to deal with the consequences of this inexcusable form of medical malpractice. If your child was injured during labor or delivery, you have every right to hold the negligent party accountable and to seek maximum compensation for both current and future damages.

The compassionate and dedicated birth injury attorneys at Watkins, Lourie, Roll & Chance are here to help... Read More

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Medical Malpractice
How Long Will it Take to Settle My Personal Injury Claim?
July 19, 2019

Personal injury claims may have some similarities, but each one is unique, making it difficult to determine exactly how long it will take to settle a claim without first knowing specifics. Some personal injury claims are settled quickly, perhaps within a few months. Others, particularly those involving serious or catastrophic personal injury, can take several years to settle.

When you are injured in an accident, it is best to speak with an attorney before you accept a settlement offer... Read More

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Catastrophic Personal Injury, Personal Injury
Common Truck Accident Injuries
June 04, 2019

A review of five years of collision data gathered by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety in Georgia shows there is an average of 165 lives lost in truck accidents in our state every year. Georgia sees hundreds of accidents involving large trucks and commercial vehicles yearly and, while a handful result in fatal injury, many more result in serious or catastrophic injury.

Common truck accident injuries include:

Traumatic Brain Injury. Consequences of TBI include cognitive-... Read More
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Catastrophic Personal Injury, Truck Accidents
Valsartan Lawsuits
May 17, 2019

 

Valsartan is an ARB (angiotensin receptor blocker), a class of drugs designed to treat hypertension. Effective at relaxing blood vessels, Valsartan is intended to reduce risks for heart attack, stroke, and similar consequences of high blood pressure.

Side-effects of Valsartan include:

Dizziness Lightheadedness Muscle weakness Irregular heartbeat

Some patients have reported fainting as a side-effect of Valsartan as well, though the drug is not considered dangerous or... Read More

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Product Liability

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