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When Medical Errors Happen, Patients Pay the Price Patients trust doctors, nurses, and specialists to work together to provide safe, effective care. However, when healthcare providers fail to communicate critical information, the results can be devastating. Misdiagnosed conditions, medication errors, delayed treatment, and unnecessary procedures are just some of the consequences of poor communication between...

Hospitals are supposed to be places of healing, but when proper safety measures aren’t followed, vulnerable patients can suffer serious injuries from preventable falls. Whether it’s due to inadequate monitoring, improper fall prevention protocols, or staff negligence, a fall in a hospital can lead to broken bones, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and life-threatening complications—especially for...

When you or a loved one goes to the hospital, you trust that the doctors and nurses will provide safe and effective care. You expect the right medications at the correct doses, carefully administered by professionals trained to protect your health. Unfortunately, this trust is sometimes broken when a medication error occurs. These preventable mistakes...

Most people trust their surgeons with their lives, but few realize that preventable surgical errors are a leading cause of injury and death in the United States. In Georgia alone, medical malpractice claims related to surgical errors often involve devastating consequences, ranging from prolonged recovery times to permanent disabilities or even fatalities. These cases highlight...

Every year, around 40-50 million surgeries are performed in the U.S. This staggering number highlights the progress of medical technology, particularly in anesthesia. While it's true that anesthesia today is safer than ever, errors still happen. When they do, they can lead to serious and fatal medical malpractice injuries. Anesthesia makes surgery possible without the...

Medical malpractice cases in Georgia are complex, but for victims, they are often necessary. Filing a claim allows you to seek compensation for the financial, physical, and emotional harm caused by negligent medical care, covering medical bills, lost wages, and ongoing care needs while also holding the responsible party accountable. If you're wondering whether you...

When a medical emergency arises, we place great trust in doctors and medical professionals to properly diagnose and manage our health conditions. However, when a doctor fails to diagnose or delays diagnosing a condition, it can lead to serious consequences and may be considered medical malpractice. Around 795,000 people in the U.S. suffer medical malpractice...

Necrotizing fasciitis, often called the "flesh-eating disease," is a severe bacterial infection that rapidly destroys soft tissue and is one of the most common medical malpractice injuries. While rare, this condition can lead to life-threatening complications if not promptly diagnosed and treated. In some cases, medical professionals' failure to properly handle necrotizing fasciitis may constitute...

Nursing homes are entrusted with caring for some of society's most vulnerable individuals, yet many fail to fulfill this duty. Our elders deserve top-tier care, yet the nursing home industry often fails to meet this standard, especially with the rise of private equity firms and increasingly complex ownership structures. Unfortunately, for-profit nursing homes often care...

When facilities fail to protect residents' health, we hold them accountable. One of a nursing home's most important responsibilities is protecting residents from infections. Most nursing home residents have compromised immune systems and other risk factors that make them especially vulnerable, and many are not capable of taking steps to protect themselves. Among the most...