While I had heard of the issues addressed in the new Netflix documentary, The Bleeding Edge, released a few weeks ago, I think that is because of the kind of work that I do and my experience with personal injury cases and medical device litigation. The Bleeding Edge discusses surprising health problems that patients have
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Oysters in the Summer: A Tale of Pleasure, Risk, and Government Inaction
The oysters native to the coast of Georgia are usually found in clusters and consumed at oyster roasts, but if you eat raw oysters, you may have heard to avoid them in the summer, or another rules of thumb, “during months not ending in R.” Most people know that the reason behind those rules or
Cerebral Palsy: When the Unspeakable Happens in the Delivery Room
Newborn infants can suffer cerebral palsy, other profound brain injuries, seizure, or even death, when their brains are deprived of oxygen (asphyxia or hypoxia) during labor and delivery. I recently attended a specialized multi-day workshop where I met with and learned from some of the top lawyers and medical experts in birth injury medical malpractice
Stroke Victims Have A Right to Know Their Basic Treatment Options
One of the serious health risks we face, especially as we age, is stroke or cerebral infarction. When a blood clot forms, it can block the blood supply to the brain, causing brain cells to die, and the resulting loss of function can be devastating. Patients can be left paralyzed, and sometimes with impaired speech
New Georgia State Law: Holding Cell Phone Banned While Driving
ATTENTION GEORGIA DRIVERS: HOLDING A CELL PHONE WHILE DRIVING NOT PERMITTED Coming up later this summer, on July 1, 2018, a new Georgia law will take effect that will affect all drivers in Georgia, and hopefully make the roads a little bit safer. Maybe it is counterintuitive for a lot of people, but the new
