September 6, 2024 / Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice and wrongful death claims are two types of civil claims that you might bring while seeking damages. The term “medical malpractice” tells you whose misconduct caused the incident for which you are seeking damages, while “wrongful death” refers to the consequences of certain types of misconduct. What is Medical Malpractice? Medical malpractice arises […]
Read moreAugust 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 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 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, […]
Read moreJanuary 9, 2024 / Medical Malpractice
Intravenous (IV) lines are necessary for many patients to deliver medicine and fluids to them. However, IV infiltration is a complication that can arise through the use of IV lines. If you are harmed due to IV infiltration, you may have a claim against a negligent healthcare provider for medical expenses, lost income, pain, suffering, […]
Read moreJanuary 8, 2024 / Medical Malpractice
IV insertion is one of the most common procedures performed at hospitals around the world. Although it involves putting a foreign object into the body, doctors, nurses, and healthcare technicians perform this routine procedure every day. The Cleveland Clinic estimates that as many as one billion peripheral IVs are inserted annually worldwide. The mechanics of […]
Read moreDecember 8, 2023 / Medical Malpractice
Each state enacts statutes of limitations for court actions. The statute of limitations sets the deadline for filing a lawsuit. It varies depending on the type of case being filed, the parties involved in the dispute, and the facts of the case. If you file a lawsuit after the statute of limitations expires, a judge […]
Read moreDecember 8, 2023 / Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider’s treatment of a patient falls below the applicable standard of care. Any medical professional can potentially commit malpractice. However, studies have found that physicians and surgeons are the most likely parties to be accused of medical malpractice. Here are some of the most common medical malpractice claims. Misdiagnosis […]
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