Author Archives: Jay Butchko
The Need For A Medical Expert In Georgia Medical Malpractice Cases
If you sustained an injury because of a medical professional, you might be entitled to file a medical malpractice claim and recover compensation. However, to recover compensation in an Atlanta medical malpractice claim, you must prove negligence on the part of the medical professional. Under Georgia law, you must have a medical expert to… Read More »
Tips For Maximizing Your Compensation In Your Atlanta Medical Malpractice Case
If you are harmed by the negligence of a doctor, hospital or other healthcare provider, you are entitled to recover compensation for damages such as medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages. For instance, if you suffered an injury due to a misdiagnosis, medication error, or incorrect treatment, you might be qualified to… Read More »
How To Prepare For Your First Meeting With A Medical Malpractice Attorney
It is estimated that only 2.9% of victims of medical negligence file claims to recover compensation for their injuries. If this is accurate, it means that a huge number of people are not taking steps to recover the compensation they deserve after suffering from medical malpractice. Do not be one of these people. If… Read More »
Should You Accept The First Settlement Offer In Your Personal Injury Case?
If you suffered an injury in Georgia because of another person’s negligence, you might be eligible to file a personal injury claim and recover compensation. After suffering an injury, you may be feeling overwhelmed because of, among other things, the large unpaid medical bills. On top of financial stress, you are likely dealing with… Read More »
Some Common Mistakes To Avoid When Dealing With A Georgia Medical Malpractice Claim
If you suffered an injury because a medical professional or hospital acted negligently, you might be entitled to recover compensation through a medical malpractice claim. However, dealing with a medical malpractice claim can be an exhausting and confusing process. That’s why it is advisable to retain a skilled medical malpractice attorney. An attorney can… Read More »
How Much Can I Recover In A Georgia Medical Malpractice Case?
Unfortunately, incidents of medical malpractice are quite common. Every year, tens of thousands of medical malpractice cases are filed in the United States of America. Some people fall victim to medication errors, while others fall victim to surgical and diagnostic errors. Fortunately, people who fall victim to medical negligence in Georgia have the right… Read More »
3 Mistakes To Avoid After Getting Injured By A Defective Product
All manufacturers are obligated to ensure their products are safe for use. If a design defect or manufacturing defect results in you suffering injuries, you may be eligible for compensation. You may also be eligible for compensation after suffering an injury because of a warning defect, which is a defect that arises when a… Read More »
How Much Is My Georgia Premises Liability Case Worth?
In Georgia, if you are injured on a property because of the property owner’s negligence, you may be eligible to file a premises liability claim against the owner. In Georgia, when a property owner’s negligence causes injury, the property owner may be held liable for the victim’s injuries and damages. How Much Is Your… Read More »
5 Common Causes Of Diagnostic Errors
A diagnostic error occurs when a diagnosis is delayed, wrong, or missed altogether. A delayed diagnosis is when a diagnosis should have been made earlier. A wrong diagnosis occurs, for example, when someone who’s having a heart attack is told the pain they are experiencing is due to indigestion. Lastly, a missed diagnosis is… Read More »
Proving Negligence In A Georgia Personal Injury Claim
After suffering an injury in Georgia because of another person’s negligence, you have the right to file a personal injury claim and recover compensation for your injuries. But what exactly is the definition of “negligence” under Georgia law? What elements do you need to prove to succeed in a Georgia negligence action? The following… Read More »