In Georgia, those hurt by others can seek compensation for medical expenses, lost earnings, and other losses they suffered as a result – including something called “pain and suffering.” But what exactly is pain and suffering, and how is it quantified? What Is “Pain and Suffering?” Georgia courts acknowledge that injuries have more than just […]

When you or a loved one suffered an injury due to possible medical malpractice, your decision about who will represent you in your case may be the most important one that you will make. You cannot hire just anyone to represent you because medical malpractice cases are often hard-fought and complicated. These are cases that […]

Over 90 percent of all viable medical malpractice claims settle with liable insurers within two years. Contrary to dramatic television depictions, only about seven percent of medical malpractice cases end with jury verdicts. The best medical negligence lawyers are experienced negotiators who can maximize case settlement values while avoiding unnecessary litigation. These critical skills help […]

Healthcare providers, including doctors, owe their patients a very high duty of care. They are supposed to perform all medical procedures correctly and reasonably under the circumstances and with your best interest forefront in their mind. They are also responsible for properly diagnosing their patients’ conditions and prescribing the appropriate medication in the appropriate amount. […]

Medical negligence and medical malpractice occur when healthcare providers, including doctors and nurses, make serious medical mistakes and omissions while treating their patients or performing various medical procedures. Doctors and other healthcare providers owe their patients a duty of reasonable care under the circumstances, meaning that they are responsible for performing procedures correctly, prescribing and administering […]

Legal professionals refer to laws placing time limits on filing court cases statutes of limitations. Different time limits apply to different types of claims, and the rules vary by state. Injured patients have an average of two years from the date they should have discovered their injury or illness to file medical malpractice litigation. However, […]

In some professions, mistakes have fatal consequences. Losing focus during surgery, ignoring a patient’s allergy chart, or misreading test results may all result in life-changing injuries. Medical errors account for some of the most serious medical malpractice cases arising in civil court. Studies indicate that medical malpractice claimants often suffered 17 times more damages than […]

Failing to diagnose and treat medical conditions accurately gives rise to the majority of medical malpractice litigation in the United States. Nearly 20 percent of patients report that doctors have incorrectly diagnosed them at some point. Sometimes doctors misread lab results, failed to take a thorough family history, or prescribed treatment for the wrong illness. […]

Medical malpractice refers to a tort (a civil wrong) occurring when a certified healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant, fails to follow relevant medical standards and harms a patient accordingly. The harm might be direct, such as causing nerve damage during an epidural, or indirect, such as failing to treat […]

Some people assume that over-the-counter drugs, otherwise known as OTC drugs, are harmless—even when taken in large quantities. Nothing could be further from the truth. When people abuse OTC drugs, serious health complications—even death—can result. When individuals take OTC medications in the manner directed, these drugs are usually harmless. However, problems can arise when a […]