It's never great to wind up in the hospital. However, winding up in the hospital in Georgia could be downright lethal. Georgia's hospitals rank last when it comes to keeping patients safe from hospital-acquired infections. This would include: infections in the...
Understanding involuntary manslaughter
Being involved in a car accident that results in a person's death can be a devastating experience. It may be that the accident was a tragic occurrence that simply could not have been avoided. This can be true for situations where there is extreme weather or when there...
Are you about to become acquainted with the ALR procedure?
The holiday season is coming up, and there will be many festivities, including parties where your hosts serve alcohol. If a Georgia law enforcement officer pulls you over on your way home and discovers that you have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or...
Being charged with drug possession in Georgia
Georgia's state laws are relatively strict when it comes to drug possession and distribution. The state regulates prescription drugs in addition to illegal drugs, and, therefore, you can be subject to harsh sentences if you are found in wrongful possession of such...
Can a delay in treatment have negative consequences?
When you have symptoms of an illness that you believe is severe, it is important that you get seen by a doctor as soon as possible so that they can treat you and so that you can recover as quickly as possible. However, when you have a long wait before you can see a...
Do you know the difference between assault and battery?
The terms "assault" and "battery" are used together so often that many people think they are one crime called "assault and battery." In fact, the words refer to two distinct crimes. Just as the charges have different definitions, there can also be different penalties...
How will a DUI affect my life?
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is of course illegal in the United States. However, it is the most common criminal offense. That means that many people who have never been involved with the law before can find themselves worrying about what a DUI will...
Surgical errors: Retained foreign objects
It might be surprising and disturbing, but one of the most common surgical errors in operations is when a foreign body, such as a surgical instrument, is left inside the body after the operation has taken place. These mistakes can occasionally be life-threatening, but...
The consequences of marijuana cultivation
Apart from the recent exceptions made in certain states, the cultivation and production of marijuana is illegal. Any action that is directly or indirectly related to the production of marijuana is not seen as lawful. This could be the manufacture of the equipment that...
Lyme disease and misdiagnosis
Although Lyme disease has only become part of regular discussion in recent years, it is a surprisingly common and a devastating disease. It occurs four times more often than HIV infections, and the amount of people that have been misdiagnosed is concerning to medical...