Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How Long Do You Need to Resolve a Georgia Medical Malpractice Claim?
Most victims of medical malpractice experience severe financial issues related to their damages and losses. Medical bills and loss of income alone can put a considerable amount of strain on a victim’s budget. Often, it may take two or more years before a medical malpractice claim reaches a conclusion. The timetable typically depends on… Read More »
Tips to Protect Yourself from Medication Errors
A medication error may occur when a healthcare provider, pharmacist, or another medical professional prescribes, dispenses, administers, or gives drugs to patients. Medication mistakes can be prevented, but how do you protect yourself and your family from such errors? Ways to Prevent Medication Errors In order to reduce the risk of a medication error,… Read More »
Taking Your Partnership Dispute to Court Versus Resolving It Outside of Court
A partnership dispute can arise out of nowhere, which is why it is natural to consider all available options. The first option is to go to court and go through the lengthy and oftentimes expensive litigation process. The second option is to resolve the disagreement outside of court, preferably with the help of an… Read More »
Attorney Stacey Carroll has again been selected as a Georgia Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers Magazine
Carroll Law Firm is pleased to announce that the firm’s founder, Stacey Carroll, has again been selected as a Georgia Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers Magazine. This distinction is based on peer nominations and evaluations and an in-depth independent research process. Only 2% of Georgia’s lawyers receive this honor. This will mark the sixth… Read More »
Carroll Law Firm Reaches One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) Settlement
Carroll Law Firm reached a settlement with a liquor store in the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) for a client who sustained a fractured cervical vertebrae from a fall in the store. The client required a fusion surgery and suffered from ongoing nerve pain and tingling following surgery. After filing a lawsuit based… Read More »
Depressed Doctors More Likely to Commit Medical Malpractice, a New Study Says
An increasing number of studies indicate that America is amidst an alarming epidemic of physician burnout, and the situation keeps getting worse by the year. As an ever-increasing number of doctors keep experiencing burnout, work-related stress, and depression, more medical malpractice lawsuits are filed by patients and their surviving families. If your doctor seems… Read More »
Getting out in Front of Contract Disputes
In the business world, contract disputes occur for a multitude of reasons ranging from defective services and merchandise to fraud. If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute on their own, litigation may be the only option. If a contract was breached by another company or contractor, or your business is being accused… Read More »
6 Examples of Unfair Competition Against a Business
Many companies across Atlanta and across Georgia encounter unfair competition on a daily basis, but only a tiny percentage of them take legal action to protect their interests and punish the other company that uses wrong, deceptive, or fraudulent business practices to gain a competitive advantage. It can be frustrating to see your competitors… Read More »
Phone Calls Interrupting Nurses Lead to More Medication Errors, a New Study Shows
Medical professionals face more challenges in 2020 than ever before. Doctors see dozens – some even hundreds – of patients every day, while all members of hospital staff, including nurses, must adapt to the ever-changing demands of new technology in healthcare. All these factors can cause extreme stress and fatigue in nurses and other… Read More »
5 Factors Behind Partnership Disputes in Georgia’s Business Litigation
In business litigation, a partnership is an arrangement in which two or more individuals or entities engage in business relations to share in the profits. Business partners may disagree on a variety of aspects in partnership, especially when they encounter financial or other problems. Disagreements between business partners are a delicate matter that must… Read More »