Category Archives: Medical Malpractice
What Is The Difference Between Nursing Negligence and Malpractice In Georgia?
When a patient suffers harm in a healthcare setting, the terms “negligence” and “malpractice” are often used interchangeably. However, there are important legal distinctions between the two—especially when it comes to the actions (or inactions) of nurses. At The Spizman Firm in Atlanta, we help individuals and families understand their rights when injury or… Read More »
When Does a Nursing Mistake Become a Legal Issue?
Nurses play a critical role in patient care, often acting as the first line of defense in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. Their responsibilities include administering medication, monitoring vital signs, providing emotional support, and communicating vital information to doctors. But what happens when a nurse makes a mistake—and when does that mistake cross… Read More »
Do I Need an Expert Witness for My Surgical Malpractice Case in Georgia?
If you or a loved one has been injured due to a surgical error, you may be considering a medical malpractice claim. Surgical malpractice cases are among the most complex personal injury claims in Georgia—and expert witnesses often play a critical role in proving them. But do you need an expert witness to pursue… Read More »
Inadequate Documentation: The Impact of Poor Record Keeping on Patient Care
In the healthcare industry, accurate and thorough documentation is essential for safe and effective patient care. Medical records serve as a communication tool among providers, a history of patient treatment, and a legal record of services rendered. When documentation is incomplete, inaccurate, or delayed, it can have serious—even life-threatening—consequences. Unfortunately, inadequate documentation remains a… Read More »
The Role of Informed Consent in Surgical Malpractice Cases
Undergoing surgery always comes with some level of risk, but patients have the right to be fully informed before making a decision about their medical treatment. In Georgia, informed consent is a critical legal and ethical requirement in medical practice. When a doctor fails to properly inform a patient of the risks, benefits, and… Read More »
Does Georgia’s Medical Malpractice Rules Cover Medical Assistants?
One of the rules that plaintiffs must follow in Georgia medical malpractice cases is the so-called expert affidavit requirement. In most personal injury cases, you are free to sue a defendant whose actions allegedly harmed you. But if you accuse a doctor or hospital of professional negligence, state law requires you to first obtain… Read More »
Can You Sue the Federal Government for Medical Malpractice?
When a private physician’s treatment falls below the accepted standard of care and injures a patient, that is considered medical malpractice under Georgia law. The patient can sue that doctor (and their employer) in state court and seek compensation for their additional medical bills, lost income, and other economic and non-economic damages. But what… Read More »
Are Georgia Doctors Vicariously Liable for Their Medical Students’ Malpractice?
Vicarious liability is a concept in Georgia personal injury law that holds a principal responsible for the negligent acts of an agent. To give a simple example, consider a truck driver who runs a red light and causes a traffic accident while making a delivery for her employer. Under vicarious liability, the victims of… Read More »
Georgia Court of Appeals Upholds $10.1 Million Medical Malpractice Verdict
In any Georgia personal injury case, the trier of fact must decide the plaintiff’s damages. When it comes to compensation designed to make the plaintiff whole, an award is divided into economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages are usually fairly simple to calculate, as they reflect a plaintiff’s out-of-pocket losses, such as the medical… Read More »
Are Georgia Physicians Liable for the Medical Malpractice of Physician Assistants?
In Georgia personal injury law there is a concept known as vicarious liability. Essentially, a principal is liable for the wrongful acts committed by their agents. To give a classic example, let’s say a business employs a driver to make deliveries in a company-owned vehicle. While making a delivery, the driver runs a red… Read More »