Articles From The Tolson Firm, LLC

New Georgia Law Regarding Medical Malpractice Suits

A new law that pertains to medical malpractice was signed into effect by Georgia’s Governor in May of this year.

Government Study Shows Medical Errors in Medicare Patients

A government report released in 2010 showed that mistakes as well as unavoidable problems cause the deaths of approximately 15,000 patients receiving Medicare in the U.S. every month.

Suicide and Anti-Depressants

Antidepressants such as Paxil, Prozac, and Luvox are in a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, known as SSRIs.

The Statutes of Limitations in Georgia Medical Malpractice Claims

Under Georgia law, a person who is injured or suffers health damage due to medical errors on the part of a healthcare provider can file a claim for damages.

Anesthesia Error Facts

Estimates of those who undergo anesthesia procedures in connection with medical care every year in the United States range at about 20 million people.

Study: Hospitals are Financially Rewarded for Surgical Errors

A study that was recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) revealed that hospitals make more income from patients who suffer surgical errors

Suicides Linked to Antidepressants

For many years, it was claimed by many experts that antidepressants can cause suicidal thoughts and the eventual act of suicide in some patients.

Misdiagnosis in Medical Malpractice Cases

Misdiagnosis is a common basis for a medical malpractice claim. Various types of misdiagnosis can occur and are frequently the result of emergency room visits, which are high-pressure and often ...

Two “Hot Flash” Drugs Rejected by FDA

An FDA panel recently voted against approving two drugs put forth as being non-hormonal treatments for hot flashes during menopause.

CDC Warns of Increase in Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria in U.S. Hospitals

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta recently released a report showing the results of data studies from 2012.

Family Stunned by Murder-Suicide Tragedy

The surviving family of a man and his daughter are mourning the devastating loss that occurred recently in a local Atlanta home.

Study Finds that Pneumonia is Most Common Health Care-Associated Infection

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently published the results of a first-time study which involved a survey of nearly 12,000 patients.
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