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 […]

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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 […]

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