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Nerve damage can have profound implications on a patient’s life. It can lead to chronic pain, loss of mobility, and diminished quality of life. In severe cases, it may even result in permanent disability. When nerve damage is a result of a medical mistake, patients have the right to hold their healthcare provider responsible. …

In Georgia, you generally have two years from the date of the alleged incident or from the date when the injury was discovered or should have been discovered to sue. However, there is also an absolute deadline of five years from the date of the alleged malpractice, regardless of when the injury was discovered….

Capped damages in legal contexts are instrumental in shaping the outcomes of civil lawsuits, a principle that holds particular relevance in the realm of medical malpractice cases. Notably, the state of Georgia has established a distinct framework for capped damages in such cases, reflecting a delicate equilibrium between compensating plaintiffs and addressing broader concerns…

When medical negligence leads to a birth injury, a joyous occasion can end up being heartbreaking. For a family to hold a doctor accountable, they must be able to prove their negligence resulted in the birth injury.  What is Negligence? Medical negligence refers to the failure of a healthcare professional or provider to meet…

In an ideal world, healthcare professionals would always provide top-notch care, and patients would recover without any complications. However, medical errors can and do happen, sometimes as a result of medical malpractice, leading to devastating consequences for patients and their families. Here are the five most common medical malpractice claims. Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis…

Prescription drugs play a vital role in managing various medical conditions, but they also come with potential risks if not used correctly. Here are the top 10 most common prescription drug errors and how to prevent them. 1. Incorrect Dosage One of the most prevalent prescription drug errors is administering the wrong dosage. This…

Jaundice and its severe complication, kernicterus, are medical conditions that can have devastating consequences, particularly for newborns.  Understanding Jaundice Jaundice is a condition characterized by yellow discoloration of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. It occurs when there is an excess of bilirubin, a yellow pigment produced during the breakdown of red blood cells,…

Determining a hospital’s liability in a wrongful death case requires a careful examination of the circumstances, including the hospital’s duty of care, the actions of healthcare professionals involved, and the causal connection between the negligence and the patient’s death. While hospitals can be held vicariously liable for the negligence of their employees, they may…

The economic hardship caused by COVID-19 is nothing to blink at.  In mid-March businesses all across the nation were forced to close their doors.  Grocery stores have been packed with panic shoppers and shelves have been emptied.  In fact, some food items have become relatively scarce – and not from a shortage of food. …

As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues its reign of terror across the globe, supplies have become limited and many are confined to their homes.  Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has recently extended the COVID-19 state of emergency through May 13th and extended the shelter in place order through April 30th. While COVID-19 has impacted all…