Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Here’s How Hospitals Cover Up Medical Malpractice
According to one particular study, over 250,000 people in the U.S. die annually because of medical errors. A healthcare provider who deviates from the accepted standard of care and causes harm to a patient is considered negligent and can be held liable for the harm caused. Medical professionals know this, and many hospitals not… Read More »
4 Crucial Things You Should Know About Medical Malpractice in Georgia
According to research, over 250,000 people die in the U.S. every year due to medical mistakes. This makes medical mistakes the third leading cause of death in the United States. In Georgia, if a medical professional’s failure to follow the accepted medical practice results in injury or death, the victim or their family can… Read More »
How To Protect Your Loved One From a Medical Mistake in the E.R.
When a loved one requires immediate medical attention or sustains a severe injury, the best thing to do is to immediately take them to the emergency room (ER). Medical professionals in the ER are trained to handle patients as fast as possible to save their lives. Because of how chaotic emergency rooms can be,… Read More »
Social Media Can Harm Your Medical Malpractice Claim
If you suffered an injury because of a medical professional’s negligence, you have the right to recover compensation from the negligent medical professional’s insurance company. However, just because you have the right to be compensated does not mean the negligent medical professional and the insurance company will not mount a vigorous defense after you… Read More »
Prescription Medication Errors As Medical Malpractice
. A prescription medication error is a common type of medical error that can result in a medical malpractice claim. According to research, 7,000 to 9,000 people die in the U.S. annually due to medication errors, and hundreds of thousands of patients experience adverse reactions or other medication complications. If you or a loved… Read More »
The Alteration, Falsification Or Deletion Of Medical Records To Cover Up Medical Malpractice
When your attorney files a medical malpractice lawsuit on your behalf, each side engages in the written discovery process. This means that the defendant doctor or hospital must produce all medical records relating to your care and treatment. Unfortunately, defendants sometimes fail to produce all of the relevant records. Even worse, in some cases,… Read More »
5 Dirty Tricks Insurance Companies Use To Deny And Devalue Medical Malpractice Claims
Medical providers typically carry professional liability insurance. If you were injured in Georgia due to a medical professional’s negligence, you deserve to recover compensation for your injuries and damages from the negligent medical professional’s insurance company. However, just because you deserve to be fairly compensated does not mean you are guaranteed to recover fair… Read More »
Common Medical Malpractice Defense Arguments
We depend on medical professionals to provide effective healthcare and competently treat our injuries and illnesses. We trust that when we visit a medical professional, they will render treatment within the acceptable standard of care. The last thing you expect when you visit a medical professional is to be left in a worse position…. Read More »
Common Injuries Caused By Anesthesia Errors
Among the many achievements of modern medicine, anesthesia is one of the greatest. Anesthesia is a treatment that prevents you from feeling pain and developing stress-induced complications during a surgery or procedure. There are three types of anesthesia; regional, local, and general. However, anesthesia carries great risks. For this reason, it must be administered… Read More »
Resolving Medical Malpractice Claims Through Mediation
Medical errors happen frequently. Research shows that medical errors in hospitals and clinics cause approximately 100,000 deaths yearly. Research also suggests that most malpractice claims in hospitals are related to surgical errors. Other types of common medical errors include misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, medication errors, and applying the wrong treatment. Often, medical errors occur… Read More »