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  • Delayed C-sections and Birth Injuries

    Roughly 25% of babies born in the United States come into the world through caesarian section (C-section). The practice is very common and typically used when a natural birth would be too dangerous to the mother and child. While planned C-sections are more common, some doctors wait too long and perform delayed C-sections. The result can cause trauma to the mother and birth injuries to the child. ...
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  • Attorney Audrey Tolson Honored in "Georgia Verdict Hall of Fame"

    Audrey Tolson, was honored in the "Georgia Verdict Hall of Fame" for her representation in the premises liability case, Warren Shulman v. Georgia Department of Transportation, CW Matthews Inc. and Arcadis U.S. Inc. Tolson, a lead Atlanta malpractice attorney at The Tolson Firm, LLC, co-counseled the case with James N. Sadd, where they represented Warren Shulman. The man was injured due to a third ...
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  • Audrey Tolson to Speak at Plaintiff's Personal Injury Seminar

    As a lawyer it is crucial that you stay on top of the latest cutting edge resources and tactics. It is always wise to constantly grow your knowledge base to strengthen yourself as a legal representative. Here at The Tolson Firm, LLC we encourage continuous legal education and we not only attend legal seminars, but we also speak at them. Our lead attorney, Audrey Tolson, has been asked to speak at ...
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  • The Tolson Firm, LLC Has 4th Largest Verdict in Georgia for 2012

    Here at The Tolson Firm, LLC we are proud of the verdicts and settlements that we recover for our clients. We believe that you deserve the very best, which is why we never settle for less than you deserve. Our firm represents medical malpractice , birth injury and personal injury victims in and around Atlanta and we have a track record of success to show for it. One thing that most people don't ...
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  • Top Secrets for Living a Healthier Life

    Do you want to live a long, happy and healthy life? It is not impossible. You hear of stories from people all around the world who are living to be 100 years old. So what is their secret? If you want to live a long and full life, you may be able to by making a few small adjustments. These small changes are not only in diet and physical activity, but also in perspective and your outlook on life. A ...
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  • Tips for Finding a Good Doctor

    Are you looking for a good doctor? If you have recently moved, switched insurance, changed jobs, or you just don't like your current doctor, then you will most likely be on the market searching for a new physician. Whether you are looking for a specialist or a primary doctor, you must do your research to make sure that they are honest, trustworthy and careful. High quality health care must be ...
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  • Medical Malpractice Do's and Don'ts

    Have you or a family member fallen victim to doctor or hospital negligence ? If your injuries were caused by the careless mistakes of a doctor or nurse, then you deserve to be fully compensation for your unnecessary pain and suffering. However, there are times when medical malpractice cases can be difficult to prove, which is why it is vital that you have an assertive legal advocate on your side. ...
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  • Types of Cosmetic Surgery Errors

    Have you recently gone under the knife for a cosmetic plastic surgery? Unfortunately, there are times when patients visit a cosmetic surgeon just to have one small adjusted made and they end up leaving with more problems than when they started. When plastic surgery goes wrong, it is hard to fix and it could leave the victim feeling scarred. All a patient wants to do is repair their appearance and ...
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  • The Top Ten Causes of Medical Malpractice

    Today, medical malpractice is the cause of countless injuries and deaths of patients across America. Hospitals are looking to receive funding over the next 20 years to implement new technologies so that these types of injuries can be minimized and hospitals can have lower risks of liability. Although some medical malpractice accidents are inevitable, there are many that are preventable. Doctors ...
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  • What is Robotic Surgery?

    With the new advancements in technology, doctors can now have an additional hand in the surgery room with a robot to assist them. Robotic surgery is a new up and coming form of surgery and it is mostly used for minimally invasive surgeries. Robotic-assisted surgery is not the newly preferred style of operating by any means, but some doctors are starting to use it to enhance their capabilities in ...
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  • What is the Statute of Limitations of Medical Malpractice in Georgia?

    If you are a victim of medical malpractice, then you must act fast if you are looking to file a claim against the person or entity responsible. Not many people are aware of how long they have to file their claim, which is why it is important to consult with an Atlanta medical malpractice attorney . Our firm is highly adept in Georgia medical malpractice law and we can comprehensively explain the ...
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  • What to Do About Medical Negligence?

    If you or a loved one has been injured due to medical negligence ? Medical professionals often time fail to perform their duty owed to the patient and don't provide the high standard of care that is expected from them. If another health-care provider would not have done what your doctor did when under similar circumstances, then it could be said that your medical care provider was negligent. In ...
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  • Common Emergency Room Errors

    An emergency room is fast paced, high stress and intensity environment where people go to be treated for severe life threatening injuries. No one ever thinks that a visit to the emergency room could actually cause more harm than good. In some rare cases, the emergency room staff fails to provide the proper standard of care or they act carelessly and injure the patient further. The whole purpose of ...
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  • Contributory Negligence in Medical Malpractice Cases

    What is Contributory Negligence? Contributory negligence is used in medical malpractice and dental malpractice cases as a defense for doctors when the patient was partially at fault for their injury. Let's say that a patient is prescribed a certain medicine and the doctor advises not to mix with any other medications. If the patients fails to follow the doctor's prescribed plan and is injured as a ...
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  • Can I Still File a Medical Malpractice Claim If I Signed a Consent Form?

    When you go in to have a surgical procedure performed, then it is regular practice for patients to sign a consent form prior to surgery. One main question that we get asked here at the firm is "will signing a consent form waive my right to file a malpractice claim?" The answer is no, you still may be able to file a medical malpractice claim if negligence or misconduct occurred during the surgical ...
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  • Need a Lawyer for a Birth Injury Case in Atlanta, Georgia?

    Shocking studies reveal that birth injury statistics happen at alarming high frequency- in 2006 there were 2,073,368 birth injuries reported throughout the United States. This could mean that out of every 1,000 babies born, six of those could sustain a serious birth injury. If your infant was injured either during labor or after the delivery by a negligent obstetrician, nurse or doctor, then you ...
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  • How Common are Birth Injuries?

    According to a study conducted by the Center for Disease Control, there were a total of 2,073,368 birth injuries reported in 2006 alone. The high number of birth injuries sustained every year is a sobering thought. The Unites States is said to have the most advanced medical and healthcare system in the entire world and yet they are still far too many babies being injured during or after ...
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  • Proving Fault in Medical Malpractice Cases

    Have you been injured as a result of doctor or hospital negligence? The unfortunate truth is that the majority of patient malpractice injuries can be prevented, yet these incidents occur at an alarming rate here in the United States. Statistics show that about 195,000 people lose their lives because of medical errors every year. Out of the 37 million hospitalizations in the U.S., approximately ...
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  • How to Prevent Hospital Infections

    Did you know that 48,000 Americans die every year due to a hospital acquired infection? In fact, studies show that hospital infections end up killing three times more people in the U.S. than HIV does. These infections are caught during their stay at the hospital and simple little mistakes are costing patient's their lives. The infections that are being acquired are not ones that those patients ...
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  • Need a Misdiagnosis Attorney in Atlanta, GA?

    What is misdiagnosis? Misdiagnosis can lead to severe and lasting consequences for a patient. This type of negligence takes many forms- misdiagnosis does not always mean that the doctor overlooked a serious condition. Misdiagnosis not only refers to receiving a wrong diagnosis, but it could also mean that there was a delayed diagnosis or a failure to diagnose your condition. There are several ...
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  • Subdural Hematoma Causes & Treatments

    A hematoma is a collection of clotted blood in the tissue, outside of the blood vessels. This is typically a result of a broken blood vessel or artery that was caused by a head injury. In cases of infants, a subdural hematoma can occur during gestation or delivery and it usually stems from doctor or hospital negligence . Unfortunately with an injury of this nature, it can eventually lead to the ...
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  • Pradaxa Gastrointestinal Bleeding Lawsuits

    Pradaxa is a common drug that patients use as a blood thinner, designed as an anti-blood clotting and anticoagulant drug. These prescription capsules are recommended for reducing the risk of stroke and blood clots. People who have atrial fibrillation have been prescribed Pradaxa. This drug however, is not for people with prosthetic heart valves. After this medication was approved back in October ...
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  • Fungal Meningitis Lawsuits

    Do you ever find yourself experiencing severe back pain? Many adults who experience serious back discomfort end up visiting a doctor to find a way to relieve the pain. For years doctors have recommended epidural steroid treatments as a remedy for chronic back pain, which is a medication that is injected straight into the spine. These steroid injections however, seem to be linked to state outbreaks ...
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  • Causes & Treatments for Erb's Palsy

    Erb's Palsy , also referred to as brachial palsy, is a condition that is typically caused from a nerve injury during birth . When an infant sustains an injury to the brachial plexus, this means that the nerves in their shoulder have been compromised. This is very similar to shoulder dystocia. Babies who are born larger than average are especially at risk for shoulder dystocia because their heads ...
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  • Can Bariatric Surgery Cure Diabetes?

    There has been a buzz recently as to whether or not bariatric surgery can eliminate some of the symptom of diabetes. There was a study led by Professor Henry Buchwald, head of the Department of of Surgery at the University of Minnesota. In this study, they observed nearly 135,000 patients who had type 2 diabetes and had received one of the two forms of bariatric surgery. After two years ...
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