What happens when a patient is injured by the medical negligence of a physician, and the patient brings a claim for medical malpractice against the physician, but the physician declares bankruptcy with the hopes of discharging the patient's claim? Can the physician...
Month: August 2016
How long will it take to resolve my medical malpractice case?
If you have been the victim of some form of medical malpractice and struggling to maintain control of your finances, you are likely anxious to know just how long your malpractice case will take.Unfortunately, there is no means of determining the length of a medical...
Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice in Georgia
When you and your loved ones go to the doctor, you trust your physician, surgeon or nurse to provide you with proper care for your illnesses and injuries. Yet every year thousands of people are injured or killed by the negligence of a medical professional. If you have...
How Do I Obtain My Medical Records?
Under the Health Insurance Portability Act of 1996 (HIPPA), your medical records are considered private information between you and your healthcare provider. This means unless you have given written consent, you are the only one permitted to access your medical...