Taylor & Tucker, LLCTaylor & Tucker, LLC2023-10-09T20:01:05Zhttps://www.ttjlawfirm.com/feed/atom/WordPressOn Behalf of Taylor & Tucker, LLChttps://www.ttjlawfirm.com/?p=503832023-07-28T08:48:51Z2023-07-25T11:00:20ZThe history of Mansfield bars
When cars collide with trucks, severe injuries and death can occur. Since 1953, federal regulations have required trucks to have protective bars that prevent cars from sliding beneath them during crashes. After actress Jayne Mansfield died in a fatal truck accident in 1967, underride guards became more widely known. Additional regulations mandate that trucking companies maintain their vehicles and parts in good repair, including the Mansfield bars.
Mansfields bars' impact
Mansfield bars are effective at preventing cars from going underneath trucks in rear-end collisions. This can reduce fatalities and severe harm. However, cars with especially low hood heights may still slip under a truck. Furthermore, Mansfield bars are less useful in crashes that occur at an angle. In addition, trucks require regular maintenance in order to be safe on the road.
Although Mansfield bars can help avoid the worst outcomes, serious harm can still happen. Victims of truck accidents can sustain severe injuries and trauma. Safety equipment and proper maintenance are important, but truck drivers should also practice responsible driving habits. Distracted driving and fatigue are major factors in many truck accidents.
Regulations require commercial trucks to have safety features, including Mansfield bars, to prevent deaths and reduce harm when accidents occur. Though Mansfield bars can help keep motorists safe, drivers can still experience serious injuries when cars and trucks collide.]]>On Behalf of Taylor & Tucker, LLChttps://www.ttjlawfirm.com/?p=504462023-07-28T08:49:55Z2023-07-20T21:27:39Z"Results of the new analysis of national data found that across all clinical settings, including hospital and clinic-based care, an estimated 795,000 Americans die or are permanently disabled by diagnostic error each year, confirming the pressing nature of the public health problem."
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Anesthesiology consultations occur prior to any surgery, as well as during labor and delivery. Every anesthesiologist must review medical records before dosing medication. This reduces the risk of complications due to interactions from pre-existing conditions.
Anesthesiologists must also inform you of any potential risks or side effects before the administration of medication and must remain present throughout the procedure to monitor your well-being.
Exploring the basics of anesthesia errors
Errors in anesthesia administration can cause you to regain consciousness during the procedure or suffer complications such as a stroke, blood clots or a heart attack. An attorney can help you review the procedural documentation and your medical records to document the errors, oversights or actions that led up to a potential anesthesia error.
Assessing the damages from anesthesia errors
Anesthesia errors can lead to medical concerns/conditions and additional treatment. This could result in additional medical costs, lost work time and disruption of your daily life throughout recovery. Anesthesia errors can also warrant compensation for pain and suffering.
Before pursuing any kind of medical treatment that requires anesthesia, understand the risks of mistakes. Know your legal rights and protect your interests following an anesthesia error.]]>On Behalf of Taylor & Tucker, LLChttps://www.ttjlawfirm.com/?p=503192023-07-28T08:51:03Z2022-09-23T22:01:33ZBrandon R. Taylor and Renee Y. Tucker, attorneys who bring decades of experience to the legal fold. The Firm also includes attorney Anna A. Lee and a team of seven other legal professionals who serve clients from our offices in Atlanta and Peachtree City, Georgia.
Experienced litigators and negotiators
Experienced litigators and negotiators, the attorneys of [nap_names id="FIRM-NAME-1"] have represented thousands of clients harmed by the negligence of others – whether companies or individuals.
Led by Brandon R. Taylor – who has been in the legal field for over 27 years and practicing law in the area of medical malpractice for over 16 years, our trial-tested law firm focuses on results for every client. Mr. Taylor has been recognized by his legal peers as among the region’s top attorneys, having been selected as a Super Lawyer since 2020.
Renee Y. Tucker is a trial attorney who has a diverse background of experience. For over two decades, Ms. Tucker litigated cases throughout Georgia, first as a defense attorney for 11 years - specializing in medical malpractice, commercial trucking litigation, and premises liability. Now, as a plaintiff’s attorney for the past 10 years, Ms. Tucker continues to specialize in those same areas, bringing her uniquely hones litigation skills, experience and resilience.
History of excellence
With the original law firm being founded in 1992, [nap_names id="FIRM-NAME-1"] will continue to build upon Webb & Taylor, LLC’s three decades of excellence. We look forward to continuing to serve the medical malpractice and personal injury needs of longtime and new clients throughout the Atlanta-metro area and Georgia.]]>On Behalf of Taylor & Tucker, LLChttps://www.ttjlawfirm.com/?p=499532023-07-28T08:52:01Z2022-08-29T15:45:39Zmedical negligence occurs.
What is a staph infection?
Many healthy people carry staphylococcus, the bacteria that cause staph infections. Usually, these bacteria live harmlessly on the skin, but when they get inside the body, they can cause numerous serious conditions.
Skin infections
When staphylococcus bacteria enter the body through a cut on the skin, they can cause boils, rashes or cellulitis.
Blood infections and sepsis
Bacteria in the bloodstream can infect the brain, heart and lungs. Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening blood infection that causes fever and low blood pressure.
Septic arthritis
Septic arthritis occurs when the bacteria infect the joints. The symptoms include swelling, fever and pain.
Toxic shock syndrome
Although frequently associated with tampon use, toxic shock syndrome can also occur when bacteria enter the body through a skin wound or surgical site. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, fever, muscle aches and confusion.
Why do infections occur in hospitals?
A staph infection can occur anywhere. However, the risk is higher in a hospital. Sick or injured people are more susceptible to infections, and wounds and IV sites make it easier for bacteria to enter the body.
How can negligence lead to a staph infection?
"Staph" cases are commonly very difficult to prove; however, failure to follow proper sterilization cleaning procedures and sterile techniques can put patients at risk for staph infections and serious injuries.]]>On Behalf of Taylor & Tucker, LLChttps://www.ttjlawfirm.com/?p=499162023-07-28T08:51:42Z2022-07-05T20:42:34ZFrequency
According to the Pharmacy Times, prescriptions can cause harm if people take them too often. The label on the prescription should clearly explain how many pills a patient needs to take and when to take them. People may experience side effects if they take too much medicine at one time or if they take it more often than necessary.
Dosage
People can experience harm if they take the wrong dosage of medication. This may happen in several different ways. A doctor could write the prescription for the wrong dosage or a pharmacist may fill the prescription incorrectly. Additionally, people might make mistakes at home. They could mix up their prescriptions and accidentally take the wrong amount.
Medication Interactions
Some medications do not react well when taken together. The medicine may fail to treat the condition or people might experience side effects. To help guard against this, patients need to make sure that their doctor knows exactly which medications and supplements they take so the doctor can consider this information before prescribing a new medication.
Some prescription errors happen because people make mistakes at home. However, medical professionals can also err if they were not careful when they wrote the prescription. If doctors accurately review a patient’s medical records and write clear instructions for the pharmacist and the patient, they can help decrease the chances of a prescription error.]]>On Behalf of Taylor & Tucker, LLChttps://www.ttjlawfirm.com/?p=499142023-07-28T08:53:10Z2022-06-28T15:19:01Zprotect them from negligence. However, errors still happen.
Types of birth injuries
The most common injuries occurring during birth are:
Cerebral Palsy affects many infants. It can result in brain damage, muscle spasms, weakness, and permanent injuries.
Fractured collarbones can occur during the birthing process.
Spinal cord injuries can occur from the use of forceps and excessive force.
Oxygen deprivation can cause several brain injuries, including seizures, perinatal asphyxia and cerebral palsy.
Most birth injuries occur to the baby. However, mothers can die or be seriously injured. When carelessness or medical error causes devasting harm, parents face the difficult decision of whether to seek justice by pursuing medical malpractice claims or not. Pursuing such claims may result in improvements in medical care that help prevent similar future injuries to others.
Statue of limitations
In Georgia, the statute of limitations to file a medical malpractice lawsuit is specific to the child’s age. Parents generally have two years from birth to file malpractice or wrongful death claims for birth injury. If an injury occurs in the first five years of life, parents have until the child turns seven to file. There are many exceptions to these general rules, so consulting a lawyer immediately is recommended.
Dealing with the aftermath of a birth injury is difficult for any parent, but an avenue for justice is available.]]>On Behalf of Taylor & Tucker, LLChttps://www.ttjlawfirm.com/?p=498582023-07-28T08:53:29Z2022-06-21T17:32:36Zwrongful death lawsuit may act as a catalyst for change that saves lives in the future.
What is wrongful death negligence?
When someone dies as a result of another person or organization’s carelessness and inattention, these actions or nonactions constitute negligence. Like personal injury claims, plaintiffs in wrongful death suits must be able to prove the following elements:
The defendant’s behavior is partially or wholly responsible for the death
The defendant had a duty of care to protect the deceased but failed to do so
The survivors of the deceased suffer economic, non-economic and/or punitive damages
Who can file a wrongful death claim?
The law allows specific people the opportunity to represent a decedent in a civil case:
The spouse and children of the deceased
Parents (if the deceased has no living spouse or children)
The estate executor (if there are no surviving family members)
In Georgia, the statute of limitations for filing wrongful death claims is two years from the date of the death; however, there can also be claims for the pain and suffering of the deceased before death. Generally the statute of limitations for such claim runs two years from the date of the medical errors. In cases where the defendant also faces criminal charges, the state may extend the deadline for civil claims pending the conclusion of the trial.]]>On Behalf of Taylor & Tucker, LLChttps://www.ttjlawfirm.com/?p=498922023-07-28T08:53:19Z2022-05-19T07:35:48Z
]]>On Behalf of Taylor & Tucker, LLChttps://www.ttjlawfirm.com/?p=497962023-07-28T08:54:19Z2022-03-24T17:52:45ZWhat kinds of medication errors could impact a patient?
Because appropriate medication administration depends on many different medical professionals, a mistake can lead to a severe error at any stage of that process.
Missing information in a patient’s file can lead to dangerous drug interactions. Miscommunication can lead to a patient receiving the wrong medicine. Pharmacy errors could leave patients without appropriate instructions or lead to the pharmacy filling the prescription incorrectly. In a hospital, miscommunication or mistakes can lead to staff giving an incorrect drug or dosage, missing doses or additional doses.
A medication error can lead to ineffective treatment or other dangerous outcomes. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notes that medication errors can lead to disability and life-threatening side effects.
How common are these errors?
Medication errors are more common than many people may believe. Some of these errors occur because of mislabeled medication or wrong medications sent home with patients. The Patient Safety Network estimates that medication errors occur in patients’ homes at a rate of between 2 and 33 percent.
Patients might hope that medication overseen by the staff of healthcare facilities would be less prone to error. However, the Patient Safety Network’s review of studies indicates that this is not necessarily the case. Instead, the median error rates are between 8 and 25 percent in hospitals and long-term care facilities. The administration of intravenous medication had an error rate of between 48 and 53 percent.
Medication errors in and out of healthcare facilities impact many patients. The FDA receives more than 100,000 reports of suspected medication issues each year. If you or a loved one has experienced one of these errors, you may want to explore your options for holding your healthcare provider responsible and for receiving financial support.]]>