The medical malpractice action Ratchford v. Emory University arises out of medical services negligently performed on Yolanda Ratchford in March 2021. To view the full complaint, click here.
In recent posts, we explored negligence and causation, the first two elements of a medical malpractice case. In this installment, we examine the third element you have to prove: damages. In one sense of the word, damages refers to the harms the patient suffered as a...
A recent post outlined challenges in proving causation, the second of the three elements of a medical malpractice case. Here, we look at a related issue: indirect causation. Let’s examine the following hypothetical scenario. A woman arrives at the ER with a...
“Face the Jury” is a podcast dedicated to all issues involving medical malpractice – what it is, how to spot it and how to prevent it while protecting yourself and your family. Today, Laura Shamp returns to Face the Jury to continue our conversation about our...
“Face the Jury” is a podcast dedicated to confronting the issues involving medical malpractice in America– what it is, how to spot it and how to protect you and your family from medical negligence. In this episode, we’re joined by a leading trial lawyer in Atlanta,...
