Medical Malpractice

Cesar Cobo | December 2, 2025 | Medical Malpractice

Every year, thousands of Georgia nursing home residents experience isolation and confinement that goes far beyond necessary medical care. According to the National Academy of Sciences, approximately 24% of community-dwelling adults aged 65 and older are socially isolated, with nursing home residents facing even higher risks due to their vulnerable circumstances. What many families don’t… read more

Cesar Cobo | December 2, 2025 | Medical Malpractice

When you entrust your loved one’s care to a nursing home, you expect compassion, dignity, and professional treatment. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse in Georgia affects thousands of vulnerable residents each year, often going undetected by families who visit regularly. Many warning signs are subtle and can be easily dismissed as normal aging or medical complications…. read more

lmccullough@hawklawgroup.com | October 25, 2023 | Medical Malpractice, Birth Injuries

A baby’s body is particularly sensitive, leaving babies prone to suffering several types of injuries, particularly during birth. One of the most common kinds of birth injuries in newborns is cephalohematoma. If your child suffers from cephalohematoma in Georgia, you may be entitled to pursue compensation. A birth injury lawyer can review the specifics of… read more

lmccullough@hawklawgroup.com | February 14, 2022 | Medical Malpractice

While there are a few exceptions, in most cases, medical providers cannot perform procedures on you without your express informed consent. In some cases, though, implied consent is sufficient to give permission. It’s easy to confuse express and implied consent.  Express consent is given through written permission or verbal agreement. Healthcare workers need a patient’s… read more

lmccullough@hawklawgroup.com | February 3, 2022 | Medical Malpractice

The main difference between medical malpractice and medical negligence is intent. When a medical provider is guilty of medical negligence, their actions cause a patient harm. However, they did not intend to hurt the patient. Rather, they were careless and caused an injury. With medical malpractice, the medical provider knew their actions could injure or… read more