Archive for the ‘Medical Malpractice’ Category
How to Choose a Medical Malpractice Lawyer: What You Need to Know
Feb 24, 2023 | Medical Malpractice
Imagine your wife is in labor and needs a C-section. Now imagine the obstetrician failing to perform the medical procedure in time, causing severe injuries […]
Examples of Medical Malpractice: Cases Where You Need a Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Jan 27, 2023 | Medical Malpractice
Did you know that doctors perform 50 million surgeries every year in the US? Doctors are highly skilled individuals who seek to provide the best care […]
A Complete Guide to Hiring a Birth Injury Attorney
Jun 6, 2022 | Medical Malpractice
Do you know around seven birth injuries occur for every 1000 children born in the US? These injuries occur due to preterm, prolonged labor, dystocia, […]
Filing a medical malpractice claim in Georgia
Dec 15, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Some patients suffering with an injury or illness seek the help of medical professionals, only to find themselves in worse shape after treatment than they […]
Diagnostic error tied to many retinal detachments
Oct 21, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
A retinal detachment can cause permanent blindness in one eye and lead to a loss of work opportunities as well as a reduction in quality […]
Types of “never events” that occur in hospitals and clinics
Oct 13, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Throughout life people in Georgia will get sick and injured. Sometimes the illnesses or injuries are minor and can be remedied at home or just […]
Common medical errors made in a hospital setting
Sep 12, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Whether we are entering the hospital for a planned procedure or whether we are receiving emergency care, we expect the physicians and other medical professionals […]
Negligence during the diagnostic process can harm patients
Aug 27, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
When an Athens resident goes to the doctor with a medical concern, they may expect their medical practitioner to evaluate them thoroughly and send them […]
Misdiagnosis frequent with serious conditions
Jun 15, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Accurate diagnosis is vital for treating disease. But one in 10 people with dangerous symptoms from cancers, infections or major vascular events, are misdiagnosed or […]
How to recover damages for medical malpractice in Georgia
May 21, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Virtually every adult in the state of Georgia has a rudimentary understanding of the term “medical malpractice.” For most people, the term refers to a […]
Foreign objects in your body could cause health issues
May 7, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
When done properly, a surgical procedure can help to fix broken bones, remove a tumor or otherwise help you overcome a medical problem. However, if […]
Holding healthcare professionals accountable for mistakes
Apr 24, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
We at Cook & Tolley, LLP, value very much the healthcare professionals in Georgia. When good care is given, it is a wonderful thing. However, […]
