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  • Medical Malpractice Claim Requirements

    You can’t file a medical malpractice lawsuit for just anything. Georgia state law has specific requirements for medical malpractice cases. Read on to learn the requirements for medical malpractice cases in Georgia. Georgia Requirements Statute of Limitations Georgia state law provides you with two years from the date of your injury to file a medical malpractice suit. Additionally, the state gives ...
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  • An Overview of Medical Malpractice

    Having to file a suit for medical malpractice is never a goal that anyone sets out for. In the United States, you expect a certain standard of medical care, and medical professionals should always meet that standard. However, that’s not always the case. When someone in the medical field is responsible for your care and doesn’t provide you with adequate treatment, they may be held liable for any ...
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  • Georgia Maternal Mortality Rates Are Too High

    The US maternal mortality rate is out of control. Thirty years ago, 17 mothers would die in every 100,000 births. Since that time, the maternal mortality rate has risen by 32%. Furthermore, maternal mortality disproportionately affects black women and is worst of all in Georgia. Causes of Maternal Mortality The causes of maternal mortality are varied. Deaths during birth are rare. Rather, new ...
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  • Understanding Birth Injury Risk Factors

    While many birth injuries occur in the delivery room, some begin during pregnancy. When an obstetrician fails to identify or diagnosis issues during the pregnancy, they dramatically increase the risk of a birth injury or birth defect. When expecting mothers understand birth injury risk factors, they increase their chances of raising concerns for an undiagnosed condition. High Blood Pressure A ...
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  • Are Forceps Safe?

    Obstetrical forceps were created with the intention of allowing anyone to deliver a baby, regardless of experience. Ironically, inexperience with forceps and a lack of training has resulted in a surprising number of birth injuries in forceps-assisted deliveries. That leaves one question for parents. Are forceps safe? Why Use Forceps? Forceps-assisted births are most common when labor unexpectedly ...
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  • Treatment Options for Birth Injuries

    A birth injury is not the end. Modern medicine, therapy techniques, and disability awareness provide children impacted by severe disabilities quality of life that would have been unthinkable just 50 years ago. Treatment options for birth injuries are improving all the time. The following are a few treatment options and assistance solutions for parents impacted by birth injuries. Therapeutic ...
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  • The Latency of Birth Injuries

    You come home from the hospital with a healthy baby girl. It seems everything went smoothly during delivery. Then you notice your baby doesn’t react to loud noises. A few months go by, and you’re worried because your baby never seems to smile or laugh. After two years, you notice that your child has missed several important developmental steps. You fear the worst, but you don’t know what you can ...
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  • Why Some Hospitals Stop You from Filming Your Child's Birth

    It’s the big day. Your baby could arrive at any minute, and you want to capture the moment. The camera is out; you’re ready to record. Then the doctor shakes her head and tells you to put it away. You’re hurt because you’ll never experience this exact moment again and it’s all because some hospitals stop you from filming your child’s birth. Why Can’t I Film My Child’s Birth? Hospitals don’t want ...
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  • Common Birth Injuries Every Mother Should Know

    Childbirth is a beautiful time for families to celebrate a new life, but it can also be frightening and confusing. A lot can happen during childbirth. A birth injury at the start of a baby’s life can lead to developmental issues later in life. Before your little one comes into the world, you should make yourself aware of some of the more common birth injuries in the United States. As the adage ...
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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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  • 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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  • 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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