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What constitutes a wrongful death lawsuit?
Should your kin die due to murder, negligence or misconduct by someone else, you may sue for wrongful death. However, it would help if you prepared for either conviction or no conviction of the individual. The standard of proof you present to the court determines...
Key factors in medical malpractice claims
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...
We get to the bottom of medical malpractice issues
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...
Largest jury award holds trucking company liable for five deaths
A lawsuit filed in Georgia resulted in what many believe ranks as the largest jury verdict award in history held against a trucking company. The Peach State jury found the company's driver responsible for the deaths of five individuals. The driver also faced charges...
Caring for a family member with a spinal cord injury
Seeing a family member suffering from a spinal cord injury may feel devastating for people in Georgia. While they may naturally want to do everything they can to help, the weight of providing that care may challenge their resolve. In one study reported by the National...
Has your loved one been a victim of this leading cause of death?
One of America’s greatest ironies is that doctors often do more harm than good when treating their patients. News agencies, Georgia patients and even some government departments now lay the opioid crisis at the feet of the health care industry. They believe that...
What are the most common examples of medical malpractice
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...
Speeding and crashes involving large trucks
Trucking accidents have a host of causes, from fatigue to the use of stimulants, alcohol or other drugs while on the road. However, speeding is an especially concerning risk factor that continues to cause serious truck collisions across the country. There are...
What should you know about jackknifing?
Residents in Georgia like you have to share the road with plenty of other drivers any time you go out. Some vehicles can potentially pose more danger to you than others, as well. One of the most dangerous vehicles out there is the tractor trailer, which can become...
4 causes of wrong site surgery
Having to go into a Georgia hospital for surgery is stressful, regardless of the reason. When you are having major surgery, you are probably a nervous wreck. Everyone is probably giving your advice and telling you everything will be fine. You may relax a little, but...
