Doctors aren't allowed to perform procedures on you without your consent. Virtually every state including Georgia requires doctors to inform patients about the severity of their medical condition as well as treatment options and the risks associated with them before...
Medical Malpractice
Can you sue for contracting a hospital-acquired infection?
When people get sick, they go to the hospital for treatment. However, so many individuals leave feeling worse than when they first entered the place. The illnesses that patients acquire while in the medical, rehabilitation or surgical centers or nursing homes are...
Doctors can do a lot of damage when they make mistakes
Every surgery carries with it some risks. Doctors make poor choices for a variety of reasons. A lack of sleep, experience, oversight and feeling rushed are some of the factors that may cause a doctor or their medical staff to make mistakes. This type of negligence can...
How often do pediatricians get sued for malpractice and why?
The American Medical Association (AMA) administered its Physician Practice Benchmark Survey to 3,500 doctors in 2016. At least 34% of the respondents reported having been sued for malpractice before. More than half of those physicians had been sued more than once. The...
Some of the more common reasons for medical malpractice lawsuits
Data published by MDLinx shows that a staggering 50% of all doctors 55-plus have been sued for malpractice at some point during their careers. There are many common reasons that doctors are sued. Obstetricians and gynecologists (OB/GYNs) are sued just as frequently as...
Explaining why medical malpractice cases are difficult to prove
Victims of medical malpractice often find themselves in precarious situations for many reasons. One of which is that it can be difficult to prove medical malpractice. There are plenty of reasons why you should consult with an experienced attorney when injured at the...
Medical malpractice and birth injuries to your child
When the time comes to start a family, you will be excited and worried all at once. Why? Pregnancy can be stressful to some, especially if you have had difficult pregnancies in the past. Childbirth can also be a scary thought. It's not out of the realm of possibility...
Signs you are the victim of medical malpractice
Medical malpractice is a serious problem that affects millions of people every year. Even the most minor of mistakes made by a doctor, nurse, pharmacist or another medical professional can cause serious health problems. If you suspect you are the victim of medical...
Atlanta health care included pulling the wrong teeth
People need to trust their doctors. It is one of the most fundamentally important parts of the doctor-patient relationship. Patients may return to the same doctor for decades because of a certain likable manner that engenders trust, and a patient may be put off of a...
What is the basis for medical malpractice in Georgia?
Everyone needs a doctor at some point. Most of us were brought into this world by a doctor. Many visits to a medical professional have saved lives. Unfortunately, a few encounters with doctors have also caused problems that were far worse than expected. What are...