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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Misdiagnosis frequent with serious conditions
Accurate diagnosis is vital for treating disease. But one in 10 people with dangerous symptoms from cancers, infections or major vascular events, are misdiagnosed or diagnosed too late. Recent findings revealed that 53.9 percent of these patients will die or have a...
How to recover damages for medical malpractice in Georgia
Virtually every adult in the state of Georgia has a rudimentary understanding of the term “medical malpractice.” For most people, the term refers to a doctor’s error in providing medical care. The error can take the form of failure to diagnose a serious medical...
Foreign objects in your body could cause health issues
When done properly, a surgical procedure can help to fix broken bones, remove a tumor or otherwise help you overcome a medical problem. However, if a surgeon at a Georgia hospital leaves an item inside of you, it could result in negative consequences for your health....
Holding healthcare professionals accountable for mistakes
We at Cook & Tolley, LLP, value very much the healthcare professionals in Georgia. When good care is given, it is a wonderful thing. However, it is an unfortunate reality that some healthcare professionals – like all of us – sometimes fail to do what they should....
Tragedy at local Nursing Home
We at Cook & Tolley, LLP, are saddened to learn that 10 residents at PruittHealth - Grandview in Athens, Georgia, died in recent weeks, apparently due to Covid-19 (coronavirus). If your family has been affected by this, please contact J. Vincent Cook or R....