Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Prescription Medication Errors As Medical Malpractice
. A prescription medication error is a common type of medical error that can result in a medical malpractice claim. According to research, 7,000 to 9,000 people die in the U.S. annually due to medication errors, and hundreds of thousands of patients experience adverse reactions or other medication complications. If you or a loved… Read More »
The Alteration, Falsification Or Deletion Of Medical Records To Cover Up Medical Malpractice
When your attorney files a medical malpractice lawsuit on your behalf, each side engages in the written discovery process. This means that the defendant doctor or hospital must produce all medical records relating to your care and treatment. Unfortunately, defendants sometimes fail to produce all of the relevant records. Even worse, in some cases,… Read More »
5 Dirty Tricks Insurance Companies Use To Deny And Devalue Medical Malpractice Claims
Medical providers typically carry professional liability insurance. If you were injured in Georgia due to a medical professional’s negligence, you deserve to recover compensation for your injuries and damages from the negligent medical professional’s insurance company. However, just because you deserve to be fairly compensated does not mean you are guaranteed to recover fair… Read More »
Common Medical Malpractice Defense Arguments
We depend on medical professionals to provide effective healthcare and competently treat our injuries and illnesses. We trust that when we visit a medical professional, they will render treatment within the acceptable standard of care. The last thing you expect when you visit a medical professional is to be left in a worse position…. Read More »
Common Injuries Caused By Anesthesia Errors
Among the many achievements of modern medicine, anesthesia is one of the greatest. Anesthesia is a treatment that prevents you from feeling pain and developing stress-induced complications during a surgery or procedure. There are three types of anesthesia; regional, local, and general. However, anesthesia carries great risks. For this reason, it must be administered… Read More »
Resolving Medical Malpractice Claims Through Mediation
Medical errors happen frequently. Research shows that medical errors in hospitals and clinics cause approximately 100,000 deaths yearly. Research also suggests that most malpractice claims in hospitals are related to surgical errors. Other types of common medical errors include misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, medication errors, and applying the wrong treatment. Often, medical errors occur… Read More »
Signs Of A Birth Injury
The last thing a mother expects is for her newborn to experience harm because of a medical professional. Unfortunately, the truth is that it is not uncommon for children to suffer birth injuries because of medical professionals. It is estimated that 29 out of every 1,000 babies in the United States of America are… Read More »
How Can You Speed Up Your Georgia Medical Malpractice Case?
You have the right to file a medical malpractice case and recover compensation if you or a loved one suffered harm because of a medical professional’s negligence. However, medical malpractice cases can take a long time to resolve, and the time you spend waiting to recover compensation can be difficult. The good news, however,… Read More »
What Evidence Is Important In An Atlanta Medical Malpractice Case?
If you’ve been a victim of medical malpractice in Atlanta, you can file a medical malpractice claim and recover compensation. However, when you file a medical malpractice claim, the burden of proof rests with you. This means it is up to the plaintiff to prove the elements of a medical malpractice case, which are:… Read More »
Important Georgia Medical Malpractice Laws You Need To Know About In 2023
In Georgia, if you or someone you love sustains an injury or dies due to medical negligence, it is possible to recover compensation from the at-fault medical professional through a medical malpractice claim. An attorney will guide you through the process, but even before you speak to an attorney, read on for some insight… Read More »