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Medical professionals have traditionally recommended that older women and those with higher-than-average risk perform monthly self-examinations for breast cancer. If they notice any changes in the texture or appearance of their breasts, they may need to seek out...
People who are having symptoms of a heart attack, such as sudden and sharp chest pain or trouble breathing, will often dial 911 or head to the nearest emergency room for help. Once there, they expect that the medical team on call will make an accurate diagnosis so...
Food allergies can be a major health and safety issue. People with certain allergies have to carefully monitor what they eat. Parents who have children with known food allergies often need to be very cautious about what restaurants they visit, what foods they purchase...
Medical malpractice claims can help victims and their loved ones after an error in hospital treatment results in serious injury. For a claim to move forward, the victim generally needs to demonstrate the four following elements: Duty. This element requires the victim...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is a good time to discuss how doctors can fail to diagnose it. Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer diagnosed in the United States. While doctors correctly diagnose a patient with breast cancer,...
In a collision between a pedestrian and a motor vehicle, the potential for serious and even fatal injuries is extremely high for the pedestrian. Broken bones, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries are just the beginning of what a victim could be facing after being hit by a car. It is important that you take the necessary steps to…
A brain injury is one of the most devastating types of bodily injuries that an accident victim can suffer. The brain is an extremely complex organ, and it is difficult to predict how a traumatic brain injury will impact a specific person. The damages, or financial compensation, that you can recover in a traumatic brain injury lawsuit in Georgia depend…
Construction is one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States. Every year, construction accounts for more deaths than any other industry in the country. As a construction site manager, employer or worker, you have the power to improve the safety of your workplace. Use these five safety tips at your next construction site to minimize the risk of…
Work environments should be safe and productive places for workers to do their jobs. Unfortunately, not all employers maintain safe workplaces. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, thousands of workers suffer serious injuries and lose their lives in workplace accidents every year. There were 2.7 million injury and illness cases reported by employers in 2020. Identifying the most common…
In Georgia, the workers’ compensation system offers financial benefits to injured workers without requiring them to prove negligence. This system makes it easier for covered employees to receive the compensation that they need to pay for medical bills and lost wages. The workers’ comp program covers most injuries, illnesses and medical conditions suffered within the course of employment in Georgia.…