Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
7 Hospital Errors That Could Cost You Your Life
Certain medical errors are more prevalent than others and can put lives in jeopardy. The consequences of hospital mistakes are more severe than you might imagine. If you were injured due to the negligence of a healthcare provider, speak with an Atlanta hospital error attorney to explore your options. How Common Are Hospital Errors… Read More »
How Can Healthcare Providers Prevent Diagnosis Errors?
Misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, and failure to diagnose can mean the difference between life and death. Diagnosis errors can cause a tremendous amount of pain and suffering or leave a patient disabled and injured for the rest of his or her life. Yet, misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose a disease, such as cancer, continues to… Read More »
Is It Medical Malpractice When a Surgical Error Leads to Infection or Sepsis?
There are times when patients develop infections and sepsis as a result of surgical errors. Sometimes, these errors are caused by the surgeon or other members of the medical staff’s failure to follow safety procedures intended to prevent infections. When a surgical error leads to infection and causes serious or permanent damage – or,… Read More »
What is “Standard of Care?” in Medical Malpractice
If you are facing a medical injury or suffered at the hands of a careless healthcare provider, then you are already dealing with a lot of uncertainty. In some cases, people lose their spouses, children and other close relatives, simply because someone failed to follow standard guidelines. This is commonly referred to as malpractice…. Read More »
What Makes a Product Defective?
You’ve probably heard stories about machinery, appliances or automobiles that fail, causing tragic injuries. People often receive sizable monetary awards due to these injuries. But not all injuries are covered, and not all bad merchandise is necessarily “defective” under the law. So, how do you tell the difference? First, if you are in doubt… Read More »