Contaminated food can cause injury or even death to consumers and cause expensive, costly lawsuits to sellers, making it very important that food is produced and stored in sanitary conditions. Yesterday federal agents seized food products from a rat infested warehouse in East Point Georgia, owned by the United Food…
Unfortunately, recent studies and an FDA alert have shown that high flow intra-articular (post-operative) pain pumps may be the likely cause of sever cartilage damage and joint pain in the shoulder, and possible other joints too. The pain in the shoulder is medically known as postarthroscopic glenohumeral chrondrolysis (PAGCL), which…
Today we would like to briefly discuss some of the steps you can take to avoid medical errors, in general. Although we help victims of medical errors seek justice and compensation, the best solution is to be informed, so you can avoid ever needing an attorney due to a tragic…
Ideally, long-term health care facilities such as nursing homes will provide your loved one with long-term assisted living that respects their dignity. Georgia law recognizes three types of long-term health care facilities: personal care homes; skilled nursing facilities; and intermediate care homes. Some are privately owned, while others are state-owned.…
Recently, a pit bull attacked a pregnant woman who lives in Cobb County, Georgia. The pit bull initially attacked the woman’s dog but then attacked her. Luckily, the courageous woman kicked the dog and then grabbed its neck to protect her unborn child. We hope that both the mother and…
This article, briefly, deals with an important issue in the context of injuries suffered at a hospital due to medical negligence. The question is simple: is your case a medical malpractice case or a case of ordinary negligence on behalf of the hospital? The answer may be extremely complex and…
Frequently, people ask how much their claim worth. And the answer is never simple. In personal injury cases, too often attorneys in Georgia determine the value of a victim’s recovery solely based on multiplying the amount of an injured person’s medical bills. However, your recovery should not only be linked…
The law under O.C.G.A. §33-24-56.1 is very specific as to when your health insurance benefits provider can obtain reimbursement from your personal injury settlement due to the health benefits they provided you because of the injury. The law states that your health insurance benefits provider can only obtain reimbursement it…
You’ve been injured in a serious accident and receive a $100,000 settlement for your injuries. Your health insurance company covered most of your medical bills. The question: Can your health insurance company seek reimbursement for all the medical bills they paid to treat your injuries? An effective attorney can help…