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Blog: Medical Malpractice
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March 3, 2026
Diagnostic Errors Leading Cause of Atlanta Medical Malpractice Payouts
The Institute of Medicine released a report entitled "Improving Diagnosis in Health Care," which contains some troubling statistics on the rates of...
March 3, 2026
Atlanta Medical Negligence: Never Events Happen Too Often
In the field of medicine, some things are simply not supposed to happen. The mistakes which it is unreasonable for a doctor...
November 2, 2025
Understanding the Risk of Surgical Errors Over the Holidays
The holiday season should be a time for celebration, not complications from a preventable medical mistake. Unfortunately, surgical errors often spike during...
May 28, 2024
Medical Malpractice Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re upset and injured from a medical issue in Georgia, Van Sant Law is here for you. We’re dedicated to aiding...
April 12, 2023
Surgical Errors that Lead to Medical Malpractice
Attorneys Pursuing Claims for Victims of Surgical Errors in Alpharetta, Atlanta, Cumming and all of Georgia The New York Times published an...
September 5, 2019
Medical Malpractice: The Dangers of Unnecessary Surgical Procedures
Having surgery can be frightening and stressful, but learning that you endured a painful, expensive, and unnecessary procedure can be even more...
August 19, 2019
Diagnostic Errors Are Common Types of Medical Malpractice
Not only are diagnostic errors one of the most prevalent types of medical malpractice, but they’re also one of the most frequent...
August 19, 2019
Pap Smear Errors Can Have Serious Consequences
Pap smears are an essential part of women’s reproductive healthcare. Using cells collected from the cervix, these gynecological tests screen for abnormalities...
June 10, 2019
Common Causes of Medical Malpractice
Surgeons, dentists, general practitioners, specialists, and other medical professionals are required to provide patients with a quality standard of care. Though not...
March 20, 2019
Tort Reform Increases Medical Negligence Risks
In 2010, the Georgia Supreme Court struck down a law imposing a damage cap on non-compensatory damages in medical malpractice cases. Damage...
March 20, 2019
Dialysis Solutions Linked To Patient Deaths
Medical procedures already carry with them dangers and risks, and this is worsened when medical products are defective. Our Atlanta product liability...
March 20, 2019
Diagnostic Errors Main Problem in Medical Malpractice Cases
A recent study, as reported in the Washington Post, showed that errors in diagnosing patients are the main source of medical malpractice...
March 20, 2019
Dental Malpractice Victim Receives $2.8 Million Verdict
Our Atlanta medical malpractice attorneys read an article about a malpractice case against a dentist in DeKalb County.Haley Buice, a 33-year-old mother...
March 19, 2019
The Myth of Courts Overburdened by Medical Malpractice Cases
Our Atlanta medical malpractice attorneys know that many people complain about medical malpractice lawsuits flooding our courts and resulting in unfair judgments...
March 19, 2019
Steps to Take if You Suspect Atlanta Medical Negligence
If you go to a hospital or a doctor and you expect that you will receive treatment to improve your health, it...
March 19, 2019
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy / Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
As Atlanta, Georgia Workers’ Compensation Attorneys, we have seen the devastating effects that Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) and complex regional pain syndrome...
March 19, 2019
Identifying Human Errors Leading to Atlanta Surgical Malpractice Claims
Surgeons are highly trained medical professionals expected to exercise appropriate care and exhibit necessary expertise when performing procedures on patients. Surgeons, however,...
March 19, 2019
Comparing Surgical Error Rates Among Atlanta Physicians
Post-operation complications can happen for many reasons. However, many complications are caused by surgical errors or by inadequate post-procedure follow-up care. Patients...
March 19, 2019
Medical Malpractice During Pregnancy Can Have Fatal Consequences
Pregnancy, labor, and delivery are high-risk times for both mother and baby. Obstetricians, gynecologists, and others who provide treatment to pregnant women...
March 19, 2019
Medical Malpractice Insurers May Act in Bad Faith in Medical Negligence Claims
Victims of medical malpractice who file lawsuits against doctors will often end up dealing with malpractice insurance providers. Unfortunately, these medical malpractice...
March 19, 2019
Atlanta Medical Malpractice Cases Against Cardiologists
Cardiologists are medical care providers who focus on treating the heart and the blood vessels. Cardiologists have enormous responsibilities for patient care...
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