Medical malpractice occurs when a health care provider or a hospital fails to act with a reasonable standard of care, causing a new or aggravated injury to the patient. In other words, they fall below the reasonable standard of care for a given situation. Generally, this occurs when a doctor, nurse, or technician does something … Read More
Medical malpractice cases are initiated by a patient who suffered harm due to negligence. In some circumstances, they can also be brought by members of the patient’s family. In any medical malpractice case, a plaintiff must introduce evidence that establishes three key elements. Our expert Florida medical malpractice attorneys have aggressively represented medical malpractice victims … Read More
In an attempt to curb medical malpractice costs, Georgia State lawmakers are considering a new bill. The bill would prevent patients and their families from suing doctors and hospitals in Georgia, directing them instead to a panel of appointed healthcare experts that would hear their case, ascertain injuries and determine any wrongdoing compensation. An article by … Read More
Bedsores, also called pressure sores or pressure ulcers, are injuries to skin and underlying tissues that are caused from prolonged pressure on the skin. People most at risk of bedsores are those with a limited ability to change positions, such as people in wheelchairs or who are bedridden in a hospital or nursing home. Bedsores … Read More
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Diabetes Statistics from 2011 show that diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S and that it affects 25.8 million people of all ages. The NIH statistics also show the numbers increasing, so it’s no surprise doctors and consumers are reaching for medications to get a … Read More
