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Some of the first signs of sepsis are fever, feeling cold, having clammy skin or discomfort. Influenza, gastroenteritis and sepsis all share these symptoms, which sometimes lead to a misdiagnosis. Putting off treatment for sepsis can lead to tissue damage, organ...
As you lose a part of your body, something in you also dies. Despair cripples you as you question why tragedy had to strike when you were only trying to put in a hard day’s work for your loved ones. Amputation in the workplace happens when a worker incurs injuries so...
Recovering from an injury in Georgia can test someone's resilience. There is a lot of stress and uncertainty for the injured as well as their family and friends. That's especially true with something as life-changing as paralysis from spinal cord injuries. However,...
There were 580 spinal cord injuries in Georgia in 2021, according to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission. Motor vehicle accidents are the number-one cause of spinal cord injuries. Some spinal cord injuries are chronic, which means that they gradually...
Being involved in a truck accident in Georgia can have long-lasting repercussions. Read on to learn why truck accident lawsuits can be complicated to undertake. Truck accidents are catastrophic If you collide with a commercial truck, the occupants of your vehicle may...
Spinal cord injuries in Georgia can result from various situations. Some of the most common are motor vehicle accidents, violent acts and falls. But spinal cord injuries can also stem from non-traumatic injuries. For example, blood loss and tumors can damage the...
The spinal cord is a vital component of your central nervous system that serves as a pathway for messages between the brain and the rest of the body. When spinal cord damage occurs in an event such as a Georgia car crash, the impact can be severe and life-changing....
Physicians in Georgia and around the country have an ethical duty to preserve their patients’ confidentiality, but the law sometimes requires them to breach this duty. Doctors are required to notify the authorities when a patient is suffering from a highly contagious...
Trucking is a critical component of the Georgia economy, transporting goods throughout the Peach State and the country. However, recent trends toward heavier trucks have led to concerns about motorist safety on roads and highways. The increase in truck size and weight...
Spinal cord compression is a common injury in Georgia. It can happen at any point along the spine or neck, and symptoms can occur gradually or suddenly. Common signs of spinal cord compression While every patient may not have every symptom when complaining of a spinal...