En todo el país, los errores en el surtido de medicamentos recetados producen lesiones y, a veces, matan a cientos de personas todos los años. A medida que las farmacias tienen más trabajo, aumenta la probabilidad de que cometan un error. En 1998, Georgia tomó medidas para combatir este problema.…
Almost everyone in our country is affected by contract agreements. And people and businesses break those agreements all the time. That’s reality. And when someone or a business fails to perform as he or she promised, in accordance with a contract, clients seem to always ask: can I recover more…
Under federal law, the Americans With Disabilities Act places strict limits on collecting and using an employee’s medical information. Employers should never require a job applicant to take a medical exams or answer medical questions before the employer makes a job offer. However, employers may condition a job offer on…
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.…
“I was injured by a doctor and I need to find a lawyer” or “I was injured by the hospital and I need to find a lawyer,” are now scenarios where you have the constitutional right to seek fair and full recovery for pain and suffering. Today was a wonderful…
In Georgia, and everywhere, as too many employers know, employees solicit (attempt to steal) clients from their former employer. There exist obvious and significant financial and professional incentives for employers to prevent this from happening. The answer is a well drafted non solicitation agreement, amongst other safeguards. The problem is…
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…
Throughout the country, prescription misfills injure and sometimes kill hundreds of people, every year. As pharmacies become busier, the likelihood of pharmacy error increases. In 1998, Georgia took action to combat this problem. The Georgia Legislature strengthened laws and regulations regarding pharmacy conduct. Nevertheless, many people throughout Georgia continue to…
This week, the Georgia House finally passed a controversial bullying bill, the purpose of which is to strengthen the state’s anti-bullying laws. Rep. Mike Jacobs (R-Atlanta) wrote the bill. It originally did not pass, but on Tuesday made it through as an amendment to a measure dealing with school bus…