During childbirth, the delivering doctor may recommend assistance if labor isn’t progressing, the mother is becoming too tired or the baby needs to be delivered quickly. One way to speed up a vaginal delivery is with forceps that cradle the baby’s head and guide it through the birth canal while the mother pushes during a…
When you visit the dentist for a procedure, you expect that you will receive proper care. But what if you become injured? It is important to understand the meaning of dental malpractice under the law, and how you can protect yourself. Dental Malpractice Defined Dental malpractice is negligent harm to a dental patient. This negligence…
We all consider our homes to be our safe havens. Home is the place we go to escape the demands of the world and relax with our families and loved ones. But what if your landlord does not properly care for your property? You have the right to expect your rental property to be maintained…
If you have suffered a burn injury in Georgia, you may want to claim compensation. There are numerous scenarios where an accident involving fire, hot water or chemicals may warrant a legal investigation. If another party or entity is found liable for the accident, you could receive compensation for your injuries. House Fires Receiving burn…
Medical practices have rapidly moved telehealth, or telemedicine, into the mainstream in response to COVID-19. Restrictions from the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) severely curtailed many in-person medical appointments and procedures as a means of slowing the spread of the coronavirus. However, as helpful and convenient as…
Overprescribing medications does not always refer to taking too much of a single drug. Patients with complex medical needs are also at risk of side effects from mixing drugs. When your general practitioner or a healthcare provider in another setting prescribes medications, they have a duty of care to ensure overprescribing does not occur. The…
Recently the Secretary General of the US Department of Education stated to a COVID-19 committee that he could neither confirm nor deny that schools could be held legally viable if students contract the novel coronavirus when they return to school. The pandemic has left many organizations scrambling to implement health and safety measures, but will…
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), there are over 5,000 work-related burn injuries reported nationwide each year. This translates into around 8% of all workplace injuries. These injuries can range from minor incidents to major injuries that require skin grafts, or even amputations. How can workers protect themselves from burns on the…
Good oral health is necessary for overall health, and we trust our dental providers to perform procedures to help protect our health. Malpractice occurs when the basic standard of care is not met, which can result in injury. Causes for Dental Malpractice There are several factors that can lead to dental malpractice. In order to…
The prospect of surgery can be frightening. The knowledge that your safety is completely out of your control during the procedure can cause quite a bit of stress. We take comfort in the knowledge that those performing the surgery are well trained and competent. Even though anesthesiologists dedicate many years to training, situational awareness errors…
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