Over the winter months earlier this year, the law firm of and Fayette Community Schools, along with another local law firm and the Fayette County Bar Association, conducted "People's Law School." For those who are unfamiliar with the...
Year: 2018
Why Every Driver Should Purchase Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist Coverage
About one-in-eight drivers in the United States are either uninsured or underinsured motorists (UM/UIM). After being hit by one such motorist, you will be the one who has to pay for most of your medical bills - unless you purchased UM/UIM auto insurance coverage...
Understanding Your Rights as a Hospital Patient
When you place your trust in a hospital and health care providers, you have the right to be treated with respect, and to receive clear explanations about your condition and any treatment approach recommended by a medical professional. Those health care practitioners...
PanCancer Atlas Acts as Comprehensive Guide for Researchers & Doctors
Genomic and molecular attributes related to cancer development and proclivity to the chronic illness have been finally mapped after a decade-long research study deemed the PanCancer Atlas. The compiled data is already helping further efforts to spot cancer early in...
Staying Active in the Workplace to Prevent Serious Health Conditions
People who sit for extended hours at work each day have an increased chance of suffering from heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer. Staying active in the workplace can help significantly reduce the chances of developing those serious...
Diagnostic errors are largest contributor to medical malpractice claims
Errors related to diagnosis were the largest source of medical malpractice claims from 2013 to 2017, according to a new study, highlighting the challenges physicians face to make appropriate clinical decisions. The report, published by malpractice services provider...
Sprains, Strains and Other Soft-Tissue Injuries, What Causes Them?
The most common soft tissue injuries occur in the muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The particular injuries most often occur during sports or exercise. Tendinits and bursitis are also two common injuries that may occur, but even with proper treatment these injuries may...
The Third-Leading Cause of Death Doctors Do Not Want You to Know
In a recent study performed by John Hopkins University it was reported that more than 250,000 people die of medical errors, right behind hear disease and cancer. Learn more in the full article.
The State of Cancer: Are We Close to a Cure?
The battle to cure cancer has been raging for many years, in an attempt to cure the disease that causes more deaths worldwide than any other. But how close has medical science come to solving this problem once and for all? Learn more in this article.
$26 Million Georgia Medical Malpractice Award One of the Largest in the State
A medical malpractice lawsuit brought in the state of Georgia came down to whether or not a medical professional and a member of his hospital staff had not taken the level of care expected from his patient. A jury determined that the doctor had not. Read the full...