Every birth injury case begins with tragedy. The event itself can be so shocking that families are left reeling, unsure where to turn for support. If you have found yourself in this situation, Watkins, Lourie, Roll & Chance are here to help.
The Steps in a Birth Injury CaseThe first step in getting justice for your family following a birth injury is contacting an attorney. The birth injury lawyers at Watkins, Lourie, Roll & Chance have decades of experience, including... Read More
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
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
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 DifferentWatkins, Lourie, Roll & Chance has been handling complex birth injury cases in... Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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 MoreThe Atlanta, Georgia, personal injury law firm of Watkins, Lourie, Roll & Chance, PC provide information about personal injury topics to accident victims in Atlanta, Marietta, Sandy Springs, Lawrenceville, Roswell, Smyrna, Woodstock, Augusta, Columbus, Macon, Savannah, Chattanooga, Columbia, Charleston, Nashville, Knoxville, Charlotte, Highland, Cashiers, Jacksonville, Gainesville and Tallahassee; Fulton County, Richmond County, Muscogee County, Bibb County and Chatham County; South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, North Carolina and Florida. The information presented on this website is not meant as legal advice. Please contact our injury lawyers for answers to your accident and personal injury questions.This website is not intended for viewing or usage by European Union citizens.
