Infant Mortality and Birth Injuries in Georgia: What Parents Should Know

Welcoming a new baby into your family is supposed to be an exciting and joyous occasion. However, a birth injury can quickly turn this joyous event into a nightmare.  Although birth injuries are relatively uncommon, they can have life-changing consequences for children and their families. Some birth injuries are unavoidable, while others may result from…

What Happens to Doctors After a Malpractice Suit?

Some patients believe a doctor automatically loses their medical license or can no longer practice medicine after being sued. In reality, the outcome depends on the facts of the case, whether malpractice occurred, and how the claim is resolved. A medical malpractice lawsuit can have professional, financial, and reputational consequences for a physician, but a…

Causes of HIE During Labor and Delivery

Causes of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) during labor and delivery often involve a reduction in oxygen or blood flow to a baby’s brain before, during, or shortly after birth. HIE is a serious birth injury that can lead to lifelong complications, including developmental delays, cerebral palsy, seizure disorders, and cognitive impairments. While some cases of HIE…

Top Causes of Birth Injuries in Atlanta Hospitals

Birth injuries can have lifelong consequences for children and their families. While some complications during labor and delivery are unavoidable, others may result from medical negligence. An experienced Atlanta birth injury lawyer can help families understand their legal options when these preventable injuries occur. Doctors, nurses, and hospitals are responsible for monitoring both the mother and…

IV Infiltration and Complications — Here’s What You Need to Know 

One of the most effective ways to introduce medications and fluids into the body is with an IV. You can receive the support you need quickly because the substances enter your bloodstream without having to go through your digestive system, as would occur if you took medications orally.  There is a risk, however, of IV…

Did Cow’s Milk-Based Formula Cause Your Premature Baby’s NEC? What Parents Need to Know About a Possible Lawsuit

Few things are more frightening than watching your premature baby fight for their life in the NICU. Families trust that every feeding choice is being made to help their child grow stronger. That is why it can be devastating to later learn that cow’s milk-based formula or fortifier may have increased the risk of necrotizing…

Can You Sue for Misdiagnosis in Atlanta?

Doctors rely on accurate diagnoses to determine the proper treatment for a patient’s condition. When a healthcare provider fails to correctly identify an illness or delays making the correct diagnosis, patients often leave treatment in worse condition than before. A misdiagnosis may even allow a serious medical condition to worsen or prevent patients from receiving…