August 16, 2024 / Medical Malpractice
According to the Forbes Advisor article, “Medical Malpractice Statistics of 2024,” medical mistakes cause 251,000 deaths a year in the United States. After cancer and heart disease, medical malpractice results in 9.5% of all fatalities, making it the third leading cause of death in America. Fortunately, the law remedies wrongful conduct. Personal injury claims allow […]
Read moreJuly 4, 2024 / Catastrophic Injuries
Travel is a lot of fun–until you suffer a severe injury. A severe enough injury could delay your return home by rendering you musically unfit for travel, at least for a while. Your safest option is to hope for the best but prepare for the worst-case scenario. Prepare in Advance Make sure you carry enough […]
Read moreJuly 3, 2024 / Brain Injury
Each year, an estimated 2.5 million people suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Although many recover fully from the experience, it’s not uncommon for such injuries to lead to long-term issues like brain damage or even death. TBIs cause around 50,000 deaths and over 80,000 permanent disabilities annually. A TBI can be mild or severe, ranging […]
Read moreJune 27, 2024 / Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is a disturbing topic for many people. We don’t like to be reminded that doctors are human and make mistakes. Fortunately, the medical standard of care is very high. If a doctor or hospital harms you by failing to meet those standards, you can take legal action against them. The Legal Elements of […]
Read moreJune 18, 2024 / Medical Malpractice
People depend on doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals to treat people in times of illness or injury. When a patient goes in for medical help, they expect the best care possible. Unfortunately, negligence by a doctor can lead a patient to check out worse than when they went in. In more serious cases, a patient […]
Read moreMay 28, 2024 / Birth Injuries
Tragically, the infant mortality rate in the United States is significantly higher than in other developed countries. Pregnancy and birth complications are one of the main reasons for the high mortality rate. Umbilical cord prolapse (UCP) is a rare but extremely dangerous condition that may result in permanent brain damage, cerebral palsy, or stillbirth. What […]
Read moreMay 8, 2024 / Brain Injury
Injuries that affect the brain are arguably some of the most serious an individual can sustain, often resulting in lasting, life-changing damage. Many of the functions you may take for granted, from swallowing to breathing, can be affected by these severe injuries. But above all, the vast majority of people who suffer from the effects […]
Read moreApril 11, 2024 / Defective Medical Devices
The Mirena intrauterine device (IUD) is a birth control device implanted in the uterus to prevent pregnancy. Some women have reported negative side effects after the device is removed, including depression, anxiety, and fatigue. This phenomenon is called the Mirena crash. Mirena IUDs can also cause complications while they are implanted, including pregnancy complications if […]
Read moreApril 1, 2024 / Medical Malpractice
The term ‘disability’ encompasses various conditions that can significantly impair one’s ability to engage in activities due to physical or mental limitations. Understanding these commonly recognized disabilities is important. They often serve as catalysts for legal action when individuals’ livelihoods are compromised by someone else’s medical negligence or other misconduct, resulting in permanent impairment. Ten […]
Read moreFebruary 16, 2024 / Medical Malpractice
Discovering medical complications after delivering a baby is one of the most stressful things a parent can go through. One common birth injury in Georgia is caput succedaneum, or swelling of an infant’s scalp. While caput succedaneum isn’t always cause for major concern, rare cases can contribute to long-term health problems. Knowing the signs, symptoms, […]
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