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Spinal cord injuries are catastrophic and can significantly impact the lives of Georgia residents. If you have suffered trauma to your spine, you should recognize the warning signs and know when to seek treatment. Types of spinal cord injuries Spinal cord injuries can...
All Georgia health care practitioners are held to a high standard of care Unfortunately, some do not live up to their responsibilities. Psychiatric malpractice can happen. If you believe you’ve been a victim, there are signs of which to be aware. Understanding...
You never expect to be involved in a car accident in Georgia, but such incidents often occur without warning. Depending on the severity of the collision, you might have injuries. Internal bleeding is common after some accidents, and you can recognize signs that you...
When scheduled to have surgery in Georgia, you likely expect that the surgeon and other operating room staff members will correctly perform the procedure. Unfortunately, however, there are times when surgery occurs on the wrong area of the body. The following are a...
Before procedures in Georgia, it is common to have the anesthetist in charge of your medication during the procedure to go over the risks and confirm vital information. However, anesthesia errors can potentially cause dangerous effects, like heart attacks and strokes....
Nurses are on the front lines of patient care, and while they perform a vital role in the medical field, they are also at risk for making mistakes that can lead to medical malpractice claims. There are a number of factors that can contribute to nursing malpractice....
You go to the doctor for a routine checkup and are told that everything looks good. A few months later, you start experiencing some unusual symptoms. After doing some research, you realize that those symptoms could be indicative of lung cancer. If you're one of the...
Medical malpractice takes many forms, and patients admitted to hospitals might worry about whether they'll receive appropriate treatment. Georgia patients may receive a prescription medication to address a particular ailment. Such prescriptions could include...
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...
Residents of Georgia expect to receive the expected standard of care from every doctor and healthcare professional they see. It’s important to understand the standard of care and its importance. What is the standard of care? When a person goes to the doctor, hospital...