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Medical malpractice claims can be complex and time-consuming, but taking specific steps can help ensure your claim is handled properly. If you believe that you have been the victim of medical malpractice in Georgia, here are some of the first steps that you should...
One of the most devastating things a Georgia resident can experience is suffering harm after seeing a doctor. People put their full trust in doctors and other medical professionals to provide expert care. Sometimes, medical malpractice occurs instead. When filing a...
The state of Georgia has revised its policy on wrongful death damages due to medical malpractice. The new ruling involves placing a cap on the total amount of noneconomic damages that can be awarded due to this cause. These caps are still in place and have recently...
The average adult in Georgia visits their doctor four times each year. During these visits, a patient may talk about chronic health concerns or acute illnesses that suddenly arise. While most people receive the necessary medical help they need to feel better, many...
When individuals seek out legal help for a possible medical malpractice claim, one of the leading concerns tends to regard how much the case could earn in compensation. It is common to wonder how much a claim is worth and all cases receive different awards for...
Knowing who to sue when artificial intelligence causes a medical-related injury is not always straightforward. The patient may not know whether to sue the robot, the doctor controlling the robot, or the manufacturer. There are med-mal laws in Georgia that apply to...
The American Bar Association defines medical malpractice as negligence caused by a hospital, its staff, or any healthcare provider. The law classifies many things as medical malpractice, one of them being surgical errors. Surgical errors are mistakes during surgery...
As a patient, you expect your doctor to provide you with a certain level of care. You certainly expect that he or she will watch out for your best interests and not do anything that would harm you or cause further medical problems. However, sometimes, a doctor makes...
At Howell Law Firm, PC, we understand what it means to put your trust in a professional. Our relationships with our clients are based on the understanding that we work in their best interests in everything we do. The same integrity should be present in all medical...
When you enter your doctor’s office in Georgia, you have an expectation that your physician will provide you with quality care. Despite your expectations, unfortunately, mistakes can still happen in the medical field. In medicine, you can also assume that there is...