By Daniel C. Jason | Published January 28, 2013 | Posted in medical malpractice | Tagged Tags: compensation, georgia injury claims, medical malpractice lawyers, standard of care | Leave a comment
Requirements For Filing A Medical Malpractice Claim In Georgia
During his stay at the Washington Adventist Hospital for treatment for cancer of the spine, Ernest Haskins developed an infection and ulcers due to the hospital’s failure to follow certain standard of care procedures. The infection limited his treatment options, as few nursing homes would accept him because of it. When a facility 129 miles Read More
Read MoreThe Dangers of Energy Drinks
Last week, the FDA posted a report on their website about deaths that may have been associated with various energy drinks, including Monster Energy, Rockstar Energy and Five Hour Energy. The drinks combine high doses of sugar and caffeine to offer consumers a quick pick-me-up boost of energy when needed. According to the FDA report, Read More
Read MoreMessage Sender Not Liable in New Jersey Texting While Driving Case
Kyle Best crashed into David and Linda Kubert while texting with his girlfriend, Shanon Calonna. Each of the Kuberts, who had been riding a motorcycle at the time, lost a leg in the accident and then sued Best for their injuries. But that’s not all: they also sued Colonna, alleging that her text distracted Best Read More
Read MoreBar Owners Could Be Liable in Drunk Driving Crashes
Amanda Davis, a well-known news anchor for Fox in Atlanta, was arrested recently for driving while under the influence of alcohol after she ended up in a collision. The driver of the car she hit, David Jarman, was taken for treatment to Grady Memorial Hospital following the incident. This case may at first glance appear Read More
Read MoreWhen School Bus Drivers are Negligent
Caroline Tuttle and Ryder Deitz died a few weeks ago in a fatal school bus accident. Both of them were just three years old. The parents of the two children are now suing the schools’ superintendent, the bus driver and several others for negligence. They claim that the school ignored repeated warnings about the driver, Read More
Read MoreDo Warning Labels Invalidate the Right to Sue?
The makers of the popular magnetic desk toys Buckyballs and Buckycubes have decided to discontinue their product because of what the company calls, baseless and relentless legal badgering from the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission). The company finally caved into long standing CPSC demands partly fueled by videos on YouTube that showed teenagers how to Read More
Read MoreThe Meningitis Drug Contamination Scandal
As most readers are likely aware by now, there has been a scandal involving steroid injections which were contaminated with fungal meningitis. In cases like this, there is always a need for consumers to get the kind of legal representation they need in order to protect their rights and the rights of their family in Read More
Read MoreWhat Is a Trauma Activation Fee?
Mark Mitchell learned the hard way just what a trauma activation fee is. Last January, he crashed his bicycle and suffered some minor bruising on his elbow. He also fainted briefly, which the paramedics who treated him thought might be a sign of a concussion. They urged him to go to the hospital to get Read More
Read MoreTexting While Walking or Crossing the Street Can Be Deadly
A new study shows that kids tend to be distracted by multiple electronic devices while walking and especially while crossing the street. This issue has become much more prevalent in America over the past few years and of course here in Georgia. With a proliferation of devices and the popularity of SMS with teenagers, kids Read More
Read MoreCan Pre-Existing Conditions Affect Your Ability to Sue After a Car Accident?
Saadia Zambrano, a soldier who was stationed at Fort Stewart died from injuries she sustained during a car accident last week. While there is no reason to assume that she had pre-existing conditions as a result of her military career, this does bring up an interesting question – can pre-existing conditions affect your ability to Read More
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