Atlanta Medical Malpractice Blog

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, however, and they vary significantly in severity. Most brain injuries are mild, with symptoms that mostly resolve on their own. It’s crucial to […]

December 8, 2023 / Medical Malpractice

What Is the Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations for Minor Children in Georgia?

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 […]

December 8, 2023 / Medical Malpractice

8 Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice Cases

Medical malpractice cases in 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 Misdiagnosis […]

December 8, 2023 / Anesthesia Errors

Does Anesthesia Cause Brain Damage?

Can sedation cause brain damage? Certain medical procedures are made possible with anesthesia. Different kinds of anesthesia are suitable for different purposes, like general anesthesia for surgeries. While anesthesia has various benefits, like allowing you to feel no pain during your procedure, it can also have drawbacks. It can cause brain damage after surgery and […]

December 8, 2023 / Medical Malpractice

How To Sue a Doctor for Malpractice

We reasonably expect our doctors and other healthcare providers to properly diagnose and treat our medical conditions. While many healthcare providers achieve satisfactory and sometimes even outstanding results, they are not infallible. Doctors and other healthcare providers can and do make mistakes – sometimes with grave consequences. If you are considering suing a negligent doctor […]

December 8, 2023 / Brain Injury

Delayed Concussion Symptoms

Concussions – or mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) – are among the most common accident injuries. However, the term “mild” doesn’t mean you should take a head injury lightly. Some victims suffer from long-term symptoms. Others may experience delayed concussion symptoms. If you sustain a head injury due to an accident or other incident, you […]

December 8, 2023 / Brain Injury

Everything You Need To Know About Blunt Force Head Trauma

Johns Hopkins Medicine reports that as many as 1.7 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury each year, and hundreds of thousands more sustain concussions. Both concussions and traumatic brain injuries can be caused by blunt force trauma, a closed impact between the head and some other object. The frequency with which these injuries happen […]