Surgical Errors: Causes, Consequences, and Patient Safety At Bell Law Firm, we’ve taken on several cases of medical malpractice that stem from surgical error. These errors, also known as surgical malpractice, are avoidable mistakes made during surgery that fall...
Imagine this scenario: An ordinarily healthy man suddenly feels dizzy and weak, his speech slurs, and one side of his face droops. He recognizes these as possible signs of a stroke, and he rushes to the emergency room, desperate for help. Despite presenting with...
Medical malpractice is a leading cause of death in the United States, behind only cancer and heart disease, according to a Johns Hopkins study. Even more recently, the New England Journal of Medicine found nearly 1 in 4 patients who are admitted to hospitals in the US...
As a patient, visiting the doctor’s office, hospital or emergency room can be stressful. These experiences can leave you feeling vulnerable and – in some cases – with more questions than answers about your health. That’s why knowing how to advocate for yourself...
In a bold move to ensure transparency in healthcare, Georgia recently passed the Health Care Practitioners Truth and Transparency Act. This legislation tightens the definition of who can legally present themselves as a “doctor” within our state. Senate...
Medical malpractice in sports medicine carries the exact impact of any other patient-healthcare provider relationship. It refers to instances where healthcare providers, such as sports team doctors or therapists, fail to adhere to the accepted standards of care,...
