Treatments are being switched around; surgeries postponed. Oncologists are meeting new patients via Zoom or swathedin impersonal protective gear. Both the newly diagnosed and those with metastatic disease worry that going in for lifesaving treatments may just be the death of them. And researchers mourn as clinical trials are put on hold. Read full article here.
Treating cancer in the shadow of corona virus
Do you understand the dangers of distracted driving?
If you don't understand the severity and risks associated with distracted driving, there's a good chance you'll make a mistake. And if that happens, it could result in a serious accident that results in injury or death.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving claims nearly 3,000 lives every year. And that doesn't take into consideration incidents that only result in injuries and/or property damage.
Ask your surgeon these questions before your procedure
Agreeing to any type of surgical procedure is a big decision, as it'll impact your health in a number of ways.
It's your hope that your procedure results in improved health, but that doesn't always happen. And that's why it's critical for you and your surgeon to be on the same page.
Brandon R. Taylor Named Super Lawyer 2020
Brandon R. Taylor, managing partner of Webb & Taylor, LLC, has been named Super Lawyer 2020. Attorneys are selected for this designation in recognition of their outstanding work and commitment to the legal profession. They demonstrate a superior knowledge of the law, possess an excellent work ethic, and have successfully advocated on behalf of their clients, all allowing them to stand out among other attorneys in their field. We congratulate Mr. Taylor on this stellar achievement.
What to do if you suspect a concussion in a car accident
You can suffer many types of injuries in a car accident, and those to the head are among the most common.
According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), medical providers often describe a concussion as a "mild" brain injury. However, this designation can be misleading, as the impact of a concussion on your health can be serious.
Can you sue a manufacturer for product defects?
Most products that consumers here in Georgia and the rest of the United States purchase are mass-produced. This may cause manufacturing defects to occur. If a product doesn't function as it should, injures you or kills someone that you love, then you may be entitled to sue the manufacturer for any damages that you've suffered.
Manufacturer defects can take on many forms. One example of this concept is if a set of tires was supposed to last for 60,000 miles, and after 500 miles of use, you have a blowout. If this causes you to become involved in a car crash that leaves you with serious injuries, then you may be able to file a products liability claim against the company that manufactured them.
Faced With 20,000 Deaths, America's Nursing Homes Seek Protection From Lawsuits
Faced with 20,000 coronavirus deaths and counting, the nation's nursing homes are pushing back against a potential flood of lawsuits with a sweeping lobbying effort to get states to grant them an emergency protection from claims of inadequate care. Read full article here.
Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is dangerous, claiming 2,841 lives in 2018 alone. Among those killed: 1,730 drivers, 605 passengers, 400 pedestrians and 77 bicyclists. NHTSA leads the national effort to save lives by preventing this dangerous behavior. Get the facts, get involved, and help us keep America's roads safe. Read full article here.
Webb & Taylor, LLC, is proud to support the Midwest Food Bank
The law firm of Webb & Taylor, LLC, is proud to support the Midwest Food Bank in Peachtree City, Georgia, with a recent donation of $10,000. The donation will allow the Midwest Food Bank to provide $300,000 worth of food to charities in the local Fayette County community. Our firm is pleased to be able to help families in need during these difficult times and encourage others to support our local community.
Hurt during surgery? You could have a medical malpractice case
If you go through a standard medical procedure, you don't expect anything to go wrong. Your provider has performed many similar surgeries, and you areconfident that it will be done right.
Let's say the surgeon had a problem at all. However, the anesthesiologist did. Despite the fact that you'd been clear about your allergies and intolerances, the information hadn't been added to your chart. You flatlined on the table. You had a seizure that disrupted the procedure. The entire situation was bad, and you ended up in a serious condition in the ICU for something that should have been a minor, outpatient procedure.
