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Telemedicine & Virtual Care: How to Avoid Malpractice in a Digital World
While healthcare providers should always adhere to the standard of care (even in virtual settings), patients also have a crucial role in protecting themselves when using telemedicine services. By staying informed and taking proactive steps, you can minimize risks and ensure you receive the care you deserve.
Medication Errors: What to Know as a Patient
Medication errors can have a range of consequences, from mild discomfort to life-threatening complications. At Bell Law Firm, we handle cases where these errors lead to catastrophic outcomes, including permanent injury or wrongful death. Understanding the risks and how to protect yourself is essential for ensuring safe treatment for you or a loved one. Here’s what you need to know.
Surgical Errors: Causes, Consequences, and Patient Safety
At Bell Law, we’ve taken on several cases of medical malpractice that stem from surgical error. These errors are avoidable mistakes made during surgery that fall outside of the anticipated risks of the surgery – ultimately causing harm to patients. Here’s what to know.
The Impact of Stroke Misdiagnosis & Mismanagement
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability, with nearly 800,000 Americans experiencing a stroke every year. For these individuals, every second counts—yet too often, medical professionals fail to act in time. Learn how to spot and prevent potential stroke misdiagnosis and mismanagement.
How to Know if You Have a Medical Malpractice Case
How do you know if you have a potential medical malpractice case? Every firm is different in the types of clients they take on. For instance, at Bell Law Firm, we specialize in the most egregious, severe medical malpractice cases. Here are a few questions we may ask to help determine if you have a possible claim and if we’re potentially a good fit for your case.
How to Advocate for Yourself at the Doctor
At Bell Law Firm, we take patient advocacy very seriously. Our goals are to obtain fair and full compensation for victims of medical negligence while helping make meaningful changes in healthcare to promote patient safety. While we work diligently for every client, our ultimate hope is that you never experience malpractice in the first place. We hope this blog provides you with actionable tips to implement in your next doctor’s visit to get the care you deserve.
Does Your Doctor Qualify as a ‘Doctor’ Under Georgia Law?
As a patient, knowing how to verify your healthcare provider’s credentials is crucial in avoiding potential medical negligence. In this blog, Bell Law Firm highlights the details of a new Georgia law, why it matters for patients, and steps you can take today to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Medical Malpractice in Sports Medicine: Penn State in the News
Healthcare professionals in sports settings – from team doctors, trainers, physicians, and others involved in an athletes’ care – are expected to meet the same standard of care as any other healthcare professional. See the lessons we can learn from this recent Penn State medical malpractice lawsuit example.
The Role of AI in Healthcare: Who’s to Blame When Things Go Wrong?
From improving diagnostic accuracy to streamlining administrative tasks, AI promises to revolutionize the medical field. However, with the integration of AI comes an important question: Who is responsible when a patient suffers harm due to AI? This blog explores the implications of using AI in medicine and the potential legal ramifications.
How Law Firms Can Use AI
Lloyd Bell welcomes Matt Wetherington, an expert in all things AI and the law, as they explore what AI is, how law firms can use AI, and the importance of human connection as we enter “the AI age.”
Meg Simonian’s 4 Tips for Effective Jury Selection
Lloyd is joined by fellow trial attorney and Inner Circle of Advocates member Meg Simonian to discuss jury selection – or voir dire – strategies.
The View from the Bench
Lloyd Bell is joined by Judge Alvin Wong where he has served as Georgia’s first Asian-Pacific American judge in Dekalb County since 1998.
A $4M Case: The Story of Christine Perron
Lloyd Bell and Christine Perron retell the story of her surgical error discovery and share the process of a medical negligence case from a plaintiff’s point of view.
How to Use Health Record Audit Trail Data in Trial
Lloyd Bell does a deep dive into healthcare audit trail data and paints a clear picture of why audit trails are so important despite their complexity.
The Modern Evolution of Juries with David Ball
In the this episode, David Ball discusses a different approach to litigation strategy, the application of neuroscience to the courtroom and the importance of continuous learning.