Medical malpractice

Cancer diagnoses among young people are on the rise. Recent research has shown an increase in early-onset cancers affecting individuals under the age of 50. A recent study by Brigham and Women’s Hospital revealed a significant rise in breast, colon, esophagus, kidney, liver, and pancreas cancer globally since around 1990. This increase is attributed to…

Examining maternal mortality provides valuable insights into a nation’s health. The care provided to pregnant mothers is a cultural thermometer where we can read signals of systemic issues, including inadequate healthcare quality on behalf of medical professionals. When one of these tragedies occurs, it is a horrible moment for families and shines a critical light…

An epidural abscess is a type of infection. This is a serious health condition that can result in death or serious injury when not properly diagnosed and treated. At Harris Lowry Manton, we work with clients who have struggled with long-term injuries and loss due to the negligence of doctors who fail to provide appropriate…

In the realm of maternal health, the lead-up to childbirth is a period marked by anticipation, preparation, and the diligent care of expectant mothers. However, a silent threat known as Group B Streptococcus (GBS) can significantly impact the course of pregnancy and childbirth. This seemingly inconspicuous bacterium resides in the bodies of many, often without…

The healthcare industry in this country is in perpetual conflict with itself. On the one hand, it exists to help people when they are sick or injured, or in a vulnerable position. On the other, it exists to generate money. And it generates a lot of money. In 2021 alone, healthcare spending accounted for 18.3%…

Hospitals and medical providers should have policies in place to address the possibility of infections in the emergency room, during surgery, and at every point of a patient’s stay. Infections are a common complication that can result in permanent injuries, loss of function of body parts, disease, and death. Infections prevent the patient’s immune system…

On Feb. 8, 2023, a jury in the State Court of Clarke County in Athens, Ga. returned an $4.36 million verdict against Athens Heart Center, P.C. and Dr. Subodh Agrawal after a six-day trial focusing on the wrongful death of popular Athens musician and restaurant owner Juan Molina following a routine, elective diagnostic cardiac procedure.…

If you have ever been to the hospital, you know what it is like to get the bill after your visit. Whether you went for a sprained ankle or a life-saving surgery, the hospital charged you for your visit. You might be interested to know that a new federal law aims to keep out-of-pockets costs…

As a coastal state, Georgia is home to 13 military bases crossing all branches of service. Many Georgia citizens have honorably served our country and been active community members, business owners, law enforcement officers, teachers, and unfortunately, victims. Military personnel have not only fought to protect our country, but also must fight to protect a…

A colonoscopy is one of the most sensitive tests for detecting colon cancer, but it is not without risk. Every medical procedure carries risk, and anyone undergoing a procedure should be given a warning about the potential complications. However, if you make an informed decision and something goes awry, you have not necessarily forfeited your…

In early July, news broke about the Southeastern Veterans’ Center in Philadelphia treating veterans with hydroxychloroquine, a controversial drug used in the treatment of COVID-19. What made this story different, however, is that the veterans being given the drug hadn’t necessarily been tested for coronavirus. The Washington Post reported that “for more than two weeks…

When you step inside the doors of a hospital, you do so with the expectation that you’ll get qualified medical care during a health crisis. You wouldn’t be there unless you needed help, and enter with the belief that hospitals and everyone they employ are there to protect you. After all, they’re in business to…

For decades, United States servicemembers and their families have been unable to sue the federal government for medical malpractice or wrongful death, due to a 70-year-old court ruling known as the Feres Doctrine. However, this is about to change with the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act. If you are or have been stationed at a…

The men and women who serve our country make many sacrifices. One of those sacrifices shouldn’t be receiving subpar medical care. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what many active duty and retired veterans have received over the decades when the government should have been taking care of them. That is why Louisiana Senator John Kennedy introduced a…

Preeclampsia and eclampsia can be life-threatening conditions affecting pregnant women and new mothers. Preeclampsia generally involves swelling, the development of high blood pressure, or high protein levels in the urine any time after the 20th week of pregnancy. Eclampsia is a severe complication of preeclampsia, leading to seizures during or after pregnancy. Both of these…

The Georgia Medical Board is requesting public comment on a rule change that would protect the licenses of doctors who default on their student loans or don’t meet their service requirements. Previously, when doctors failed to pay their student loan, or didn’t meet the terms of their service, their medical licenses would be suspended. However,…

When you need to have an X-ray taken, or undergo an MRI, you will work with a radiologist. Radiology is the department which handles medical imaging. You may expect when having an X-ray or scan taken that the person looking at the image will have a clear understanding of what he or she is seeing,…

Although most babies in Georgia and across the United States are delivered without problems, in some situations birth injuries can occur. If it happens to you and your family, you understand the emotional and financial devastation this brings. Birth injuries may cause a lifetime of medical issues that can cost thousands of dollars a month…

A recent court case involving former Red Sox and White Sox pitcher Bobby Jenks and Massachusetts General Hospital is shining a light on the little-known practice called “concurrent surgeries.” Jenks brought a case against both the hospital and Dr. Kirkham Wood, the former head of orthopedic spine surgery, claiming he suffered a career-ending spinal injury…

Although every attorney must graduate from law school and pass the bar exam in order to practice law, not every attorney is qualified to handle medical malpractice cases. If you have been hurt as a result of medical negligence, you want an attorney who practices in this specialized area of law, and has earned a…

Despite increasing advancements in medical technology, patients are still victims of medical malpractice in Georgia. Although most doctors and nurses strive to provide the best care possible for their patients, life-changing and even deadly mistakes happen which lead to medical malpractice claims. A recent analysis was conducted by Coverys, a leading provider of medical professional…

Medicine and medical technology advance nearly every day. In addition, doctors and other medical professionals have access to more information and diagnostic tools than ever. We trust our physicians to make the right decisions regarding our healthcare. However, doctors and surgeons can and do make mistakes. When those mistakes harm us or our loved ones,…

Kim Porter, the ex-girlfriend and mother of rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs’ children, was found dead in her home on November 15, 2018. Porter, a Georgia native, had apparently been fighting pneumonia before her death, and the emergency services dispatched to her home described her status as being in cardiac arrest. What is pneumonia? Pneumonia…

We trust our doctors to be competent, ethical professionals with whom we can share our most sensitive and personal medical problems. We expect doctors to provide us with competent, compassionate care designed to restore our health. What we don’t expect is a doctor who abuses this relationship in order to placate his or her own…