Atlanta Medical Malpractice Blog

December 8, 2023 / Brain Injury

What Is CTE?

Both medical researchers and the general public have long known that repeated head trauma can cause serious damage. Research has helped us begin to understand one of these long-term effects: chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). If you’re struggling with this condition or think you might be, the road to a better life starts with understanding. Here’s […]

August 29, 2023 / Medical Malpractice

What Is the Average Settlement For Medical Malpractice in Atlanta, GA?

Settlements are a common way to resolve claims of medical malpractice, both in Georgia and throughout the United States. Approximately 100,000 patients die each year due to medical errors, and another 400,000 hospitalized patients suffer some sort of preventable harm. It is estimated that medical mistakes in the United States cost a total of $20 […]

August 29, 2023 / Medical Malpractice

What Is the Difference Between Medical Malpractice and Medical Negligence?

The terms “medical negligence” and “medical malpractice” are so often used interchangeably that most people are unaware of the difference between negligence and malpractice. Colloquially, you can use both terms to describe a personal injury or wrongful death claim based on medical misconduct. However, Georgia law makes a distinction between the two that is important […]

August 9, 2023 / Medical Malpractice

The Most Common Medical Errors

Preventable adverse events cause an estimated 44,000 to 98,000 medical error deaths in U.S. hospitals each year. Unfortunately, this massive number represents many patients and their families paying the ultimate price for a preventable mistake. Medical errors happen every day, resulting in significant added healthcare costs, disability, loss of productivity and wages, mental and physical […]