In a highly unusual case, a nurse charged with reckless homicide after a medication error killed a patient pleaded not guilty in a state courtroom packed with other nurses who came in scrubs to show their support for the accused nurse defendant. The medication error occurred when the nurse injected…
If you live or work in or around Atlanta, you have undoubtedly seen uncovered holes like the one below. Far too often, the City of Atlanta workers will not cover make the necessary repairs on these hazards, even after being repeatedly notified of the dangerous condition (Full disclosure: the picture…
Many people think that workers in Georgia have little protection. While they may not have as much protection under state laws as workers in more worker friendly states such as California and New York, Georgia workers are protected, the full extent of federal employment laws, from unlawful discrimination. One law…
Sometimes, an isolated incident of dental medical negligence can cascade into a horrible situation which ends in permanent injury or even death. As happened in another case that an out-of state law firm handled, clients have gone for treatment for what would be considered a routine dental procedure such as…
An Improperly Installed Dental Implant Is The Result of Dental Error Dental implants must be placed carefully to ensure that they will heal properly and be able to bear the stress of biting and chewing. Common errors made by dentists, oral surgeons and periodontists who incorrectly install implants include placing…
Root Canals Are Common Procedures In Georgia Root canals are a common dental procedure performed in Georgia by general dentists and endodontists. If the root canal is not performed correctly, the plaintiff in a lawsuit will allege that the defendant dentist was negligent in performing a root canal and the…
When should you hire a Georgia Commission Dispute Lawyer? You are working on commission and you are not being fully paid for the sales you have made. Or, your commission plan (the one that your employer made you sign when you agreed to the job) is not being honored by…
There Is Often A Long Lag Between Exposure and Disease Many of the asbestos-related conditions can take years to manifest and many workers who were exposed long ago are just now being diagnosed with asbestos-related injuries and diseases such as cancers and difficulty breathing due to asbestos exposure (asbestosis). These…
Lung Cancer After mesothelioma, the second most common type of cancer caused by asbestos exposure is lung cancer, which can be caused by asbestos fibers being inhaled and the lodging deep in the lungs. Asbestos can cause both small-cell lung cancer and non-small-cell lung cancer. Non-small-cell lung cancer accounts for…
A dental malpractice wrongful death case has been filed against the dentist and dental practice who treated a 2 year-old boy. In a horrible set of circumstances, the toddler was under general anesthesia while having 9 teeth extracted. The oxygen tank that he was hooked up to and which was…