When do I need a lawyer?
Despite the advancements in vehicle safety today, most of us will be involved in an automobile accident at some point in our life. You and your loved ones may find yourselves victims of a negligent driver, and learn all of the personal hardships that can follow an accident. Aside from damage to or total loss of your vehicle, you may also have injuries resulting in ongoing physical pain , emotional stress, medical bills and lost income due to time missed at work. All of these factors can put an overwhelming strain on you and your family's daily life Should you attempt to negotiate a settlement with the insurance company? After all, you believe you were not at fault, and should be compensated accordingly! 
In reality, the insurance company has an experienced legal team quickly at work, highly paid to know the fine details of the law, ensuring that their company remains profitable by compensating you with as little as possible. Any statement made by you could later be used in their favor should you decide to pursue your case in court. An experienced personal injury attorney can relieve you of these worries, battling the insurance company to ensure that you are fairly compensated. Even after the deduction for attorney's fees, your settlement could far exceed what an insurance company would offer you, if anything, as "fair" compensation. The law office of Paul D. Hermann has been helping clients financially recover from injuries all over the state of Georgia for over 25 years. Our staff includes years of legal experience and medical training to help determine what you are entitled to. You do not have to battle an insurance company by yourself. Call our office to schedule a free consultation today!
Are medication errors really that common?
Is it completely outrageous to think that you could be the victim of a medication error every day during a hospital stay? The Institute of Medicine doesn't think so. According to a report printed by the IOM in July 2006, this is entirely possible from a study of related statistics. Their study showed that as many as 1.5 million Americans suffer from an illness, injury or death each year due to mistakes in the prescribing, dispensing and taking of prescription drugs.
One of the best ways to avoid being victim to a medication error is by simply improving the communication between you and your doctor. Always discuss new and existing medications as well as dosage with your doctor. If you are concerned with mistakes in the interpretation of your doctor's handwriting, always ask for clarification before leaving your doctors office or the hospital, and write it down yourself. When you receive your prescription from the pharmacy, double check the label and ask to speak to the pharmacist if you are still unsure. Typically, the manufacturers of most prescription medications provide resources online, including typical recommended dosages. If you are concerned about the dosage you are taking, you can use this resource for comparison and discuss it with your doctor if you feel they made a mistake. Always be involved in your health care and never be afraid to question your doctor. Mistakes can be made, and unfortunately, frequently are.
Our dedicated firm, located in downtown Atlanta is specialized in handling a large range of legal needs, including automobile accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home injury or death, medical device product liability, prescription drug liability, personal injury, mediation, arbitration, and professional negligence & breach of trust. We are proud to have served the state of Georgia for over 25 years.
