Articles from Bell Law Firm

A Gwinnett County jury returned a verdict of $18.3 million to the family of Ron Yarbrough, a 64-year-old Air Force veteran and retired postal worker, in a case tried by Bell Law Firm founding partner Lloyd Bell. The verdict follows a medical malpractice trial alleging that two doctors failed to properly evaluate a patient and failed to communicate critical heart test results before clearing Yarbrough for elective surgery, leading to a fatal heart attack.

Bell Law Firm and Andersen, Tate & Carr confirm the filing of a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of Bethelhem Getu Hundie and Getahun Birhanu, grieving parents of Maya Getahun, a two-year-old child who suffered a preventable and tragic death at Piedmont Eastside Medical Center in Snellville, Georgia.

The Georgia Court of Appeals has affirmed a landmark $40 million medical malpractice verdict against Dr. Matthew Womack, an emergency room physician at North Fulton Hospital. This decision solidifies what is believed to be the largest emergency room malpractice verdict in Georgia history, underscoring a powerful message from the Georgia legal system: medical professionals in high-stakes emergency settings must meet the standard of care their patients deserve.

Bell Law Firm, Georgia’s leading law firm for victims of medical malpractice and catastrophic injury, proudly announces the addition of Brook (Ptacek) West as its newest trial lawyer. West brings a wealth of experience in medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, and complex litigation, further strengthening the firm’s commitment to securing justice for its clients.

Bell Law Firm and Ilardi Law confirm the filing of a medical malpractice lawsuit against Piedmont Healthcare, Inc., Aya Healthcare Services, Inc., and registered nurse Lanesia Kierra Martin, following a negligent incident leading to severe injuries sustained by Donald H. Huizer. The civil lawsuit was filed by Mr. Huizer and his wife, Julie Huizer.

Lloyd Bell, founding partner of Atlanta-based Bell Law Firm, today announces the Season Four launch of his podcast series "Face the Jury." Hosted by Bell, this season's episodes focus on specific medical malpractice and catastrophic injury issues in America, helpful trial strategies, and client stories that will provide listeners with tactical safety information to protect themselves and loved ones from negligence. This season, Lloyd is joined by guests and experts across the industry.

Bell Law Firm today confirms the filing of a lawsuit on behalf of Lloyd Bell against Krevolin & Horst, LLC and two of that firm’s partners, Halsey G. Knapp, Jr. and Jessica G. Cino, alleging abusive litigation and defamation.

A Fulton County jury awarded $4 million to a woman who suffered a severed superficial peroneal nerve following an open reduction internal fixation surgery performed by Dr. Bryan S. Russell, who was at that time with Village Podiatry Group.

Bell Law Firm and Steele Adams Hosman today confirm the filing of a medical malpractice lawsuit on behalf of plaintiffs Brett Doner and Heather Myers in Third District Court in Salt Lake County against Intermountain Healthcare, Intermountain Life Flight, Murray City, Murray City Fire Department (“MCFD”), Gold Cross Ambulance, United Fire Authority, Utah Highway Patrol, and others, following negligence that led to the overdose and death of plaintiffs’ 19-year-old daughter, Gwendolyn Doner (“Gwen”).

Lloyd Bell of Bell Law Firm today confirms the filing of a medical malpractice lawsuit on behalf of Yolanda Ratchford in DeKalb County against Emory University, Emory Healthcare, Inc., The Emory Clinic, Inc., AMN Healthcare, Inc., and ten individual healthcare providers, following negligence that caused Yolanda to be wheelchair bound, among other serious injuries.

A Fulton County jury ruled in favor of a Georgia man after a stroke and subsequent medical negligence left him with “locked-in syndrome,” cognitively aware but unable to move any part of his body other than his eyes. Plaintiff Jonathan Buckelew was represented by lead counsel Laura Shamp of Shamp Silk and co-counsel Lloyd Bell of Bell Law Firm. During the three-week trial, Shamp, Bell and team proved emergency room physician Dr. Matthew Womack and radiologist Dr. James Waldschmidt acted negligently and failed to meet the applicable standards of care.

Lloyd Bell, founder of Atlanta-based Bell Law Firm, announces the Season Three launch of his podcast series “Face the Jury.” Hosted by medical malpractice attorney Lloyd Bell, each episode of the new season focuses on healthcare system failures and equips listeners with the tools to protect themselves and loved ones from being harmed by medical negligence. This season includes insights from guests and experts across the industry that are revolutionizing the traditional practice of law, setting record-breaking and life-changing verdicts.

Lloyd Bell, founder of Atlanta-based Bell Law Firm, today announces the Season Two launch of his podcast series “Face the Jury”. Hosted by medical malpractice attorney Lloyd Bell, each episode focuses on specific issues surrounding medical malpractice in America, while telling the stories of real people harmed by medical negligence and their pursuit of justice. The series brings together a balance of courtroom anecdotes, trial techniques and current event analysis complete with thoughtful industry experts and guests.