Medical Malpractice

In Georgia, medical malpractice laws allow patients to sue healthcare providers, including interns and medical trainees, for negligence. However, due to vicarious liability, the primary duty often falls on the doctor in charge and the hospital.  When can you sue...

Going under anesthesia can be terrifying. The thought of drifting into unconsciousness and placing your life in someone else's hands is enough to make anyone anxious. While anesthesia has made complex surgeries possible and pain-free, it's not without risks. But when...

When you think about doctors in training, you likely picture eager young faces in white coats, ready to heal the world. You may trust them and hospitals to take good care of your children, should they need care. What happens if these trainees make mistakes that hurt...

Taking medicine can be one of the most effective ways to treat various illnesses and symptoms associated with multiple health issues. Physicians and pharmacists typically work together to help patients access the medicine they need and take it correctly. But...

A medical malpractice claim is a complex pursuit because it is at the intersection of medical science and legal practice. If an individual believes that they or a loved one sustained injuries from receiving substandard medical care, causation is often challenging to...

When you have something going on with your health, you expect your medical provider to treat your concerns with respect and compassion – not dismiss or downplay them. Unfortunately, medical gaslighting isn’t uncommon. Medical gaslighting involves a healthcare provider...

There's a significant role that doctors and others in health care need to fill. They need to give their patients the best treatment from when they arrive until they leave. The duty involves more than identifying and treating health problems. For doctors, it also...

If you’re considering taking legal action for medical malpractice, you may already be aware that Georgia is one of the relatively few states where a doctor or other medical professional’s apology for an error or negligence can’t be used as evidence against them. Most...

Reaching an accurate diagnosis can take quite a bit of time. The first step in the process usually involves a doctor discussing symptoms and concerns with the patient. They then have the option of ordering special medical tests. Modern diagnostic tools include imaging...

A visit to the emergency room is usually a stressful time for the patient. They count on the medical team that sees them to provide care that meets or exceeds the standard of care. They certainly don’t expect that they will receive care leaving them in worse shape...