Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
Your Legal Options Following a Surgical Error
The area of medical malpractice covers a wide range of professional negligence, including diagnostic and medication errors. Some of the most common and devastating types of medical malpractice claims, however, are based on surgical error, which can leave patients permanently disabled, and in some tragic cases, can even result in death. To learn more… Read More »
Recovering Compensation for Diagnostic Errors
Diagnosing and treating medical conditions is a complex process that comes with a certain amount of risk, which is why many patients are required to sign consent forms before obtaining treatment. However, when a healthcare professional’s mistake goes beyond unavoidable risks and reaches the level of negligence or recklessness, that individual can be held… Read More »