Atlanta Medical Malpractice Blog

June 27, 2024 / Medical Malpractice

What is the Medical Standard of Care in Atlanta Medical Malpractice Cases?

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 […]

June 18, 2024 / Medical Malpractice

What Happens to Doctors Guilty of 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 […]

May 28, 2024 / Birth Injuries

Umbilical Cord Prolapse Birth Injury Claims

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 […]

May 8, 2024 / Brain Injury

What Are the Causes and Effects of Brain Stem Injuries?

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 […]

April 11, 2024 / Defective Medical Devices

The Mirena Crash is Real, and It’s Affecting Countless Women

Disclaimer: Our law firm does not handle Mirena crash cases. This article is for informational purposes only. The article’s information does not constitute formal legal advice or create an attorney/client relationship. The Mirena intrauterine device (IUD) is a birth control device implanted in the uterus to prevent pregnancy. Some women have reported negative side effects […]

April 1, 2024 / Medical Malpractice

What Are the Top 10 Disabilities?

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 […]

February 16, 2024 / Medical Malpractice

Causes and Symptoms of Caput Succedaneum

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, […]

January 9, 2024 / Medical Malpractice

IV Infiltration and Complication Attorneys

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, […]

January 8, 2024 / Medical Malpractice

IV Infiltration Can Cause Nerve Damage, Burns, or Amputation

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 […]

January 4, 2024 / Brain Injury

4 Types of Brain Injuries and 3 Levels of Severity

Brain injuries are one of the most common causes of disability in the United States. These injuries are responsible for nearly 56,000 deaths every year. There are many types of brain injuries in Atlanta, however, and they vary significantly in severity. Most brain injuries are mild, with symptoms that mostly resolve on their own. It’s […]