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Does the HELPERR Mnemonic Really Help Prevent Birth Injuries?

Shoulder dystocia (SD) is one of the most dangerous possible birth complications. When babies are too large to quickly drift down their mothers’ narrow birth canals, permanent brain damage is about five minutes away. The umbilical cord almost literally strangles the baby, cutting off oxygen to the brain. The brain…

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What are the Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice Cases?

Medical malpractice can have long-lasting, devastating effects. If you believe you are the victim of medical malpractice, it may be helpful to file a personal injury lawsuit against the liable party (i.e. the physician, other health professional, or medical facility). The following will discuss some of the most common types…

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What Do I Need to Prove in a Birth Defect Medical Malpractice Case in the State of Georgia?

Unfortunately, many babies are born with birth defects. Many of these birth defects can be attributed to medical malpractice on the part of a healthcare provider. The following article will provide some information regarding what you will need to prove in a birth defect medical malpractice case in the state…

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Georgia Supreme Court Weighs in on Medical Malpractice Case Where Jury Awarded Zero Damages for Pain and Suffering

In April 2018, the Georgia Court of Appeals ordered a new trial in a medical malpractice lawsuit, Evans v. Rockdale Hospital, LLC, after the jury in the original trial determined a defendant was partially at fault for medical malpractice, yet awarded zero damages for the victim’s pain and suffering. The…

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Georgia Court of Appeals Rejects Effort to Add Doctor to Wrongful Death Case

In personal injury lawsuits, it is not uncommon for the plaintiff to file one or more amended complaints. Sometimes these amendments add factual or legal allegations. In other cases, the amended complaint actually names additional defendants. Preferred Women’s Healthcare, LLC v. Sain A recent decision by the Georgia Court of…

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VA Not Liable for Patient Injured During Surgery

In common law there is a rule known as res ipsa loquitur, which is Latin for “the thing speaks for itself.” This rule basically allows a judge or jury to infer a defendant’s negligence from an event, even when the plaintiff can not provide more direct evidence that the defendant…

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Pharmacy Faces Lawsuit Over Fatal Prescription Drug Interaction

As we get older, it seems we need to take more and more prescription medications just to get through the day. We trust our doctors and pharmacists to ensure that these drugs are safe–not just on their own, but also when taken in combination with one another. But when this…

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Ga. Appeals Court Rejects Malpractice Lawsuit Over Botched Patient Transfer

Although medical malpractice cases are typically governed by state law, there are some situations in which federal law may also play a role. For example, the Federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) sets standards that hospital emergency departments must follow when accepting Medicare patients. Hospitals may be…

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Ga. Court of Appeals Upholds $4.5M Medical Malpractice Verdict

We trust doctors and other healthcare providers with our lives. Unfortunately, that trust is not always rewarded. Medical errors and negligence frequently lead to catastrophic outcomes, including paralysis and death. When this happens, victims and their families have a legal right to seek compensation from the negligent providers. Southwestern Emergency…

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Georgia Hospital Not Liable for Patient’s Death Despite Nurse’s Failure to Follow Orders

Medical malpractice requires proof that a doctor, nurse, or other healthcare provider deviated from the accepted “standard of care,” and that as a direct result of that deviation, the patient suffered some injury. Unfortunately for victims, proving causation is often more difficult than it might first appear. When it comes…

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