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…
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Nursing Home Abuse: In Georgia, What Can You Do When You Or Someone You love Has Been Abused Or Mistreated?
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.…
Dog Bites: What Should You Do When A Dog Bites You?
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…
Medical Malpractice or Ordinary Negligence: The Choice May Determine The Limits Placed On Your Compensation
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…
Wrongful Death from SUV Rollovers Part Two
When the National Highway Safety Transportation Administration (NHTSA) first came into being, automakers were heavily regulated as then head of NHTSA, Joan Claybrook, a Ralph Nader protégé, went after dangerous vehicles like the Ford Pinto. Claybrook, who has been aptly described as the “most ardent champion of consumer protection and…
Why SUV Rollovers Cause Wrongful Deaths Part One
The alarming fact is that each year, more than 10,500 people die in SUV rollovers, and another 24,000 to 30,000 are seriously injured. And, families will keep being torn apart until the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration enforces a “comprehensive dynamic rollover standard that covers belt performance, door and glazing…
Recall of Dangerous, Defective Toyota and Lexus Vehicles Due to Wrongful Death, Serious Injuries, and Safety Risk to Public
Yesterday the United States Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood warned owners of recalled Toyotas to immediately stop driving their vehicles and take them into the Toyota dealership for immediate repair. Mr. LaHood testified before Congress that Toyota was slow to address the safety problems with its gas pedals and it took…