Some patients suffering with an injury or illness seek the help of medical professionals, only to find themselves in worse shape after treatment than they were before. In some cases, this additional pain and suffering is unavoidable, due to characteristics of the...
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Diagnostic error tied to many retinal detachments
A retinal detachment can cause permanent blindness in one eye and lead to a loss of work opportunities as well as a reduction in quality of life. Georgia eye doctors and others might make errors, at times, that result in a diagnostic error that does not detect a...
Receiving damages for pain and suffering after an accident
There are many things that people in Georgia can control and the choices that they make. People have to live with the consequences of those decisions both good and bad. However, people cannot control the actions and choices other people make and sometimes those...
Types of “never events” that occur in hospitals and clinics
Throughout life people in Georgia will get sick and injured. Sometimes the illnesses or injuries are minor and can be remedied at home or just simply take time to heal. However, other injuries and illnesses require medical attention. This generally requires people to...
How does the probate process work in Georgia?
When a person passes away in Georgia, it is the court’s responsibility to make sure the decedent’s estate is properly administered. The courts will use the probate process to determine whether the decedent had a valid Will and to ensure that all of the decedent's...
Common medical errors made in a hospital setting
Whether we are entering the hospital for a planned procedure or whether we are receiving emergency care, we expect the physicians and other medical professionals working in the facility to provide competent, adequate care. Unfortunately, medical errors occur all too...
Who decides how kids will be schooled in the fall?
Parenting decisions regarding academic matters are complicated enough for divorced couples in Georgia, but this year there is an added issue; what will schooling like for families in fall? Parents may be forced to decide whether to send their children back to the...
Refusing a breathalyzer can be a bad decision
In Georgia, a driver with a breath-alcohol concentration of 0.08% is presumed impaired, but the driver can still be arrested for DUI “less safe” with a lower concentration or with no breathalyzer test at all. Most drivers realize that there are implied consent laws in...
Car accidents are the top cause of femur fractures in the U.S.
When motorcyclists or pedestrians in Georgia are struck by an automobile, they are vulnerable to a number of different lower body injuries. Of these types of injuries, femur fractures are among the most serious and painful. How do motor vehicle accidents cause femur...
Negligence during the diagnostic process can harm patients
When an Athens resident goes to the doctor with a medical concern, they may expect their medical practitioner to evaluate them thoroughly and send them home with a comprehensive diagnosis. However, getting to a true and accurate diagnosis is not always easy or...