Friday, January 6th, 2023
During pregnancy, in order for the fetus to receive nutrients for normal fetal development, it has a placenta that attaches to the uterine wall. The mother’s nutrients are transferred through the placental wall and the umbilical cord to the fetus until labor and delivery, when the placenta is then delivered with the afterbirth.
With placental… Read More
Wednesday, December 21st, 2022
Many people think that medical malpractice occurs when a doctor operates on the wrong part of a patient or incorrectly doses a patient, but more often, medical malpractice is subtle and occurs due to a failure to properly monitor a patient.
If you or a loved one has experienced medical malpractice due to improper monitoring,… Read More
Friday, November 18th, 2022
Car accidents are a top cause of deaths and spinal cord injuries in America. The spinal cord consists of three distinct areas. The most severe of the spinal cord injuries usually impact the high-cervical nerves: C-1 to C-4.
Pope & Howard, P.C. is a serious personal injury law firm that specializes in trying car accident… Read More
Friday, November 18th, 2022
While medical malpractice isn’t the fault of a patient, there are some things you can do to be your own best advocate in a medical setting. The simple steps below can help prevent possible life-threatening mistakes by medical professionals.
But if you do believe you or a loved one has experienced harm due to medical… Read More
Friday, October 7th, 2022
According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Cancer is often treatable when found early, but many patients dealing with cancer will be misdiagnosed, incorrectly diagnosed or given a delayed diagnosis past when their condition could have been treated in… Read More
Friday, October 7th, 2022
For almost every pregnant mother, the birth of a child is one of the most memorable moments of their entire life. However, when that occasion is marred by a doctor’s mistakes, resulting in serious injury to you or your baby, bringing life into the world can be terrifying.
The team at Pope and Howard, P.C,… Read More
Friday, August 19th, 2022
Traffic presents all kinds of challenges, but those challenges increase when driving around semi-trucks, typically because of their large size, heavy loads, and increased blind spots.
When driving around semi-trucks, it’s important to understand how to properly navigate around them. Pope & Howard, a truck accident law firm in Atlanta, GA, wants to help the… Read More
Friday, August 5th, 2022
Atlanta suffers from a heavy traffic issue. With millions of residents and almost 400,000 commuters on the road daily, each with an average commute of 35 minutes, car accidents are an unfortunate condition of road congestion. In fact, there are more than 330,000 car accidents per year in Georgia alone, with more than 1,500 of… Read More
Friday, July 22nd, 2022
Expecting parents often make sacrifices to protect their new upcoming additions, from avoiding soft cheeses and deli meats to curbing daily caffeine consumption. Parents also rely on their doctors to guide them in determining which medications are safe to take during pregnancy. Often, a simple change of medications can make the difference in having a… Read More
Friday, June 17th, 2022
Being a parent comes with endless joys and challenges, but for parents of children with brain injuries, joys are often more difficult to find amidst heavy challenges. According to the CDC, 1.4 million Americans sustain a brain injury every year. Families across the nation are desperately trying to live and provide as normal a life… Read More
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