One of the common lead-ins to a medical malpractice lawsuit is delayed diagnosis of medical conditions, illnesses or injuries. This can lead to a worse prognosis for treatment or even wrongful death. However, a delayed diagnosis by itself is not enough for a lawsuit. You must prove that the doctor’s negligence is the reason for…
According to a recent study, Georgia is the 44th worst state for drivers in the U.S. The rankings were based on commute times, spending on gas, insurance premiums, vehicle repair costs, frequency of fatal crashes, and car thefts. The only states worse than Georgia for drivers were Louisiana, Texas, California, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and…
When it comes to choosing a lawyer, cost is always something that clients worry about. But there is a common misconception that people have about their choice of lawyer. Some believe that hiring a major law firm is impossible, that there is no way they can afford a high profile lawyer. They might shop around…
The hospital is the last place you want to end up after a night at the bar, but for one of our clients, that is exactly what happened last year. While visiting the Macon bar called The Hummingbird Stage and Taproom downtown, a patron was struck by a thick glass that a bartender dropped while…
Anesthesia is used in several types of medical procedures that require the patient to be “put under.” But did you know that there is a risk of injury in these operations due to anesthesia negligence? How Anesthesia Negligence Can Hurt Patients A patient could be at serious risk of injury if an anesthesia-related allergy wasn’t…
“Never events” in surgery are serious errors in a medical setting – something that should “not ever” happen. Common never events include performing the wrong procedure, performing surgery on the wrong part of the body, putting in an incorrect implant, and leaving objects and tools inside patients. According to the National Practitioner Data Bank, a…
What is “full coverage” insurance? If your car insurance policy has “full coverage”, it probably does not have as much coverage as or the type of coverage that you expect, and it probably does not include UM coverage. A policy that has what many refer to as “full coverage” usually means the policy has: Liability…
When you get hurt on the job, the last thing you may think to be worried about is not being treated fairly. Let’s face it, your number one concern is getting the treatment you need as quickly as possible with the least amount of hassle from your boss and your co-workers. However, although some employers…
When you’ve been hurt at work, a lot of people believe they should just let their employer handle the medical treatment. I often hear “I thought they’d take care of me,” and “My boss said to send him the bill.” Many people believe that being a good employee means their employer or their insurance company…
An electronic control module or event data recorder can give you more information after you’re involved in an automobile crash with a large truck. In many cases, trucking companies do use these devices, also colloquially known as black boxes, to keep track of their drivers’ actions. The black boxes are helpful because they record things…
