Medical Malpractice

Surgical procedures are inherently dangerous. They have only become relatively safe due to advances in anesthesia, pain management and sanitation in medical settings. In theory, modern medical professionals can perform a broad range of different surgical procedures to...

Surgery is one of the most effective medical treatments available for many maladies. Conditions ranging from sports injuries to cancer may respond well to surgical operations. It is also one of the most invasive forms of medical care. There are many risks associated...

From pink football uniforms to ribbons on lapels, people throughout the country take steps to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. These steps help to promote awareness of the disease and funding for research, as well as encourage proactive measures to...

Different types of medical malpractice can result in a variety of negative consequences for patients. Some people go months without a diagnosis and become very sick as a result. Others may undergo the wrong type of surgery and then become ineligible for the treatment...

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...

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,...

Making prompt and accurate diagnoses are two of the many responsibilities a doctor has to his or her patients. While medical standards do not require doctors to be correct with their diagnoses every single time, they do require a certain degree of care and prudence in the diagnostic procedure. If a physician negligently falls short of the standards of care,…

When a doctor fails to fulfill his or her duties of care to a patient, the consequences can be disastrous. Medical malpractice and medical negligence are two legal terms that are commonly interchanged. On a legal level, however, they do not have the same meaning. If you wish to bring a malpractice claim in Atlanta, you need to understand the…