Birth injuries are medical challenges that children acquire during the labor or delivery process. Issues ranging from physical trauma to oxygen deprivation could lead to serious birth injuries. An infant with birth injuries may require extensive medical care in their...
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Verdict reached in case against Emory University Hospital
On Behalf of The Finnell Firm | Apr 24, 2024 | Medical Malpractice
Patients count on their medical team to provide the best healthcare possible. There’s a specific standard of care that applies to every case, but that standard isn’t the same in every case. A recent case against Emory University Hospital highlights the tragedies that...
Common causes of birth injuries prior to or during labor
On Behalf of The Finnell Firm | Jun 22, 2023 | Medical Malpractice
Pregnancy and labor are vulnerable times for an expectant mother and her unborn infant. Seemingly minor issues that arise during pregnancy or the labor process could lead to tragic consequences for mother or child. Birth injuries can affect a child's future or a...
Why failing to take action may be medical malpractice
On Behalf of The Finnell Firm | Apr 27, 2023 | Medical Malpractice
In many cases, medical malpractice involves some kind of egregious mistake. For example, surgeons sometimes perform the wrong procedure on patients, which is an example of a gross error that a facility could easily prevent with better oversight. Such scenarios may...
4 serious medical problems during and after a hip implant surgery
On Behalf of The Finnell Firm | Dec 26, 2022 | Medical Malpractice
You may be going through surgery for a hip implant and worry about issues that may follow. While the risk of a medical problem after a hip implant is rare, it’s not impossible. Some people frequently experience soreness, swelling or pain after their surgery. However,...
What could go wrong in a delivery room?
On Behalf of The Finnell Firm | Jul 19, 2022 | Medical Malpractice
Having a child is a beautiful experience, but it can also be a very difficult and even traumatic experience. Giving birth is not easy, and you trust your medical team to help you make things go as smoothly as possible. Unfortunately, both the child and the mother...
Does doing nothing constitute medical negligence?
On Behalf of The Finnell Firm | May 9, 2022 | Medical Malpractice
Sometimes, people mistakenly believe that a medical provider has to do something erroneously to end up facing allegations of medical malpractice. The truth is that failing to take action when it needs to be taken can also constitute malpractice, not just taking action...
Suing isn’t a handout. Here’s why.
On Behalf of The Finnell Firm | Aug 24, 2021 | Medical Malpractice
There are plenty of times when people say that they don’t believe in suing others. Before you get into the same mindset, it’s important to remember that people don’t sue for no reason. People sue because they need compensation for something they have gone through,...
When medical staff miss allergy medications
On Behalf of The Finnell Firm | Jun 14, 2021 | Medical Malpractice
For some Georgia residents, prescription medications are a normal part of daily life. They trust medical professionals to offer the proper medication for their ailments. When a medication error occurs, like giving a patient a prescription that causes an allergic...
Missed diagnosis vs. a misdiagnosis: what to know
On Behalf of The Finnell Firm | May 28, 2021 | Medical Malpractice
All doctors in Georgia and across the United States must follow a basic standard of care. Laws allow you to file a medical malpractice claim against doctors who cause you harm by deviating from this standard. Two common types of medical malpractice are a misdiagnosis...
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