by Bell Law | Jun 22, 2026 | Advice for Patients, Malpractice
On June 16, 2026, the Supreme Court of Georgia handed down a decision that matters to every Georgia family who has lost a loved one to medical negligence. In Clark v. Leigh, the Court held that Georgia’s $350,000 cap on certain malpractice damages cannot be applied to...
by Bell Law | Feb 12, 2026 | Advice for Patients, Malpractice
A January 2026 decision protects patients’ right to a fair trial avoiding jury bias If you’ve been injured by medical negligence, you deserve a fair trial—not one stacked with people who work for the insurance company defending the doctor. Jury bias has no place in a...
by Bell Law | Jan 27, 2026 | Advice for Patients, Malpractice
Understanding AI Medical Malpractice and Electronic Health Record Errors in Georgia According to Becker’s Hospital Review, “AI’s next act: How Oracle Health sees 2026 taking shape,” healthcare executives are calling 2026 a turning point for...
by Bell Law | Jan 14, 2026 | Advice for Patients, Malpractice
Max’s new medical drama The Pitt has captured national attention with its real-time depiction of a Pittsburgh emergency department. As a Georgia medical malpractice lawyer who represents patients and families harmed by hospital negligence, I watched the series with...
by Bell Law | Dec 17, 2025 | Advice for Patients, Malpractice
Few medical errors are as shocking—or as preventable—as wrong-site surgery. A surgeon operates on the wrong knee. A patient loses a healthy kidney instead of the diseased one. A mastectomy is performed on the wrong breast. These “never events” continue to...