Medical Malpractice Explained

Straight Answers About Medical Negligence Cases

Most people who contact our law firm are looking for one thing: answers. They want to understand how a medical error happened, why it happened, and what to do next. We’ve created this page as an educational resource to help provide some practical information. But if you don’t see what you’re looking for, or if you have additional questions, please call us; we’d be grateful for the opportunity to assist you.

 

Georgia Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice (2025)
August 13, 2025 | Malpractice
Georgia Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice (2025)

When you or a loved one has been harmed by medical negligence in Georgia, timing is critical. Georgia law sets strict deadlines for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit, and missing them can mean losing your right to compensation. Below, we…

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Delayed Diagnosis in Radiology
October 10, 2025 | Physician Negligence
Delayed Diagnosis in Radiology

Facing a delayed diagnosis because of a radiology error can leave you feeling shocked, frustrated, and anxious for answers. You entrusted doctors and radiologists with your health, and a mistake in reading an X-ray, CT scan, or MRI turned that…

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Lawsuit Filed Over Missed Stroke Diagnosis
October 6, 2025 | Case Filings
Lawsuit Filed Over Missed Stroke Diagnosis

Davis Adams, a Georgia medical malpractice law firm, has filed a lawsuit over a missed stroke diagnosis on behalf of the family of a woman who tragically lost her life. This newly filed case underscores the devastating consequences of negligent…

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Mammography Interpretation Negligence
October 2, 2025 | Physician Negligence
Mammography Interpretation Negligence

Every year, women trust mammograms to catch breast cancer early and give them peace of mind. If you or a loved one was told your mammogram looked normal – only to later discover that cancer was missed – the shock…

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Failure to Identify Stroke on Imaging
September 25, 2025 | Physician Negligence
Failure to Identify Stroke on Imaging

If a stroke was missed on a CT scan or MRI, you’re likely feeling angry, scared, and full of questions. A failure to identify stroke on imaging can leave patients without the urgent treatment they need, leading to life-changing harm.…

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Failure to Detect Tumors in Radiology
September 25, 2025 | Malpractice Physician Negligence
Failure to Detect Tumors in Radiology

Understanding the Failure to Detect Tumors in Radiology Radiology plays a critical role in catching diseases like cancer early. Yet even skilled radiologists sometimes fail to detect tumors on imaging scans. These missed tumor diagnoses (often called “false negatives” or…

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The Benefits of Hiring a Specialized Medical Malpractice Law Firm
September 10, 2025 | Malpractice
The Benefits of Hiring a Specialized Medical Malpractice Law Firm

If you or a loved one has been harmed by medical negligence, hiring lawyers specializing in medical malpractice can give you a critical edge in seeking justice. Medical malpractice claims are among the most complex personal injury cases – they…

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$3,250,000 Necrotizing Fasciitis Misdiagnosis Settlement: A Young Mother’s Story in Atlanta
September 4, 2025 | Bacterial and Viral Infections Case Verdicts and Settlements
$3,250,000 Necrotizing Fasciitis Misdiagnosis Settlement: A Young Mother’s Story in Atlanta

In April 2015, a young mother went to the emergency room of a major Atlanta hospital with a seemingly straightforward foot injury. Tragically, what followed was anything but routine. Her condition deteriorated rapidly over the next hours, yet the severity…

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Atlanta Family Secures $9.9M Radiology Malpractice Settlement After Misdiagnosed AVM
August 28, 2025 | Case Verdicts and Settlements Physician Negligence
Atlanta Family Secures $9.9M Radiology Malpractice Settlement After Misdiagnosed AVM

In February 2023, a Georgia family obtained a $9,900,000 radiology malpractice settlement after a routine emergency scan missed a critical diagnosis. This case centers on a bright high school senior whose life took a devastating turn due to a radiologist’s…

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Jury Awards $10,000,000 in Record-Setting Jefferson County Wrongful Death Case
August 25, 2025 | Case Verdicts and Settlements Death/Catastrophic Injuries
Jury Awards $10,000,000 in Record-Setting Jefferson County Wrongful Death Case

In a landmark wrongful death case in rural Georgia, a Jefferson County jury awarded a $10 million verdict to the family of a man who tragically lost his life due to preventable negligence. The verdict, delivered in June 2013 in…

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Misdiagnosed Heart Infection Leads to $10,000,000 Settlement in Atlanta
August 21, 2025 | Bacterial and Viral Infections Case Verdicts and Settlements
Misdiagnosed Heart Infection Leads to $10,000,000 Settlement in Atlanta

A Georgia woman in her mid-fifties endured weeks of intermittent fevers and knew something was wrong. She repeatedly sought care from a major healthcare system in Atlanta, but her persistent symptoms were dismissed without a definitive diagnosis. In reality, she…

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