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Medical Malpractice

AMA Study Indicates Safety Problems for OutpatientsPosted on 2/2/2012
Medical School Could Set the Stage for Future Medical MalpracticePosted on 2/1/2012
Communication Breakdown Possible Cause of Failure to Diagnose CancerPosted on 1/9/2012
Mammograms and Cancer Malpractice: What Women Need to KnowPosted on 1/1/2012
New Legislation May Make it More Difficult for Georgia Medical Malpractice Victims to Collect DamagesPosted on 3/14/2011
New 3-D Mammography Test Approved by the FDAPosted on 3/14/2011
'Tort reform' gets a frontal assaultPosted on 3/7/2008
New Research: Diabetes Drug Avandia May Increase Chances of OsteoporosisPosted on 12/4/2007
Georgia court sides with doctor in med-mal casePosted on 12/1/2007
Illinois Mother Suing Drug Maker over Infant's DeathPosted on 12/1/2007

What is medical malpractice?

A: Medical malpractice is an injury or injuries caused by a negligent action of medical staff. However it is important to realize that not every medical complication results from nurse’s or doctor’s mistakes. Often times it is a complication that can occur due to the nature of a procedure. Before going through a medical procedure you must be advised of any risks and complications associated with that procedure. But if a health professional has not followed the set standard of medical care and you were hurt as a result, then it is possible to have a medical malpractice case. Call our office so we can determine if you have a case against your healthcare provider.