Atlanta’s Leading Medical Malpractice Lawyers
Have you, a family member, or a loved one been injured by the negligence of a medical professional such as a doctor, nurse, anesthesiologist, or other care provider? If medical mistakes have caused you anguish and destroyed your income or savings, you may be able to claim compensation.
Our Atlanta medical malpractice attorneys can help you file personal injury claims against those who injured you. They can help you understand if you have a strong case for compensation and support you through everything from your first questions to the final resolution.
Get started by contacting us using our consultation form. You can use this form to provide the details of your case and contact information. We’ll contact you shortly to schedule your free consultation if we can assist you.
You may want to know more about how these cases work in Georgia while waiting to hear from one of our experienced medical malpractice attorneys. Below, you can get some quick information about how an attorney can help you and an introduction to common types of medical malpractice. You’ll also get answers to some of the most common questions we’re asked.
How Can a Medical Malpractice Lawyer Help?
Medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the United States. You read that right. Those are not the words of Plaintiff's attorneys. They are the words of the doctors who study medical malpractice and are written in the medical literature and published in peer-reviewed journals.
Medical malpractice cases are brought by injured patients who can show that a medical care provider failed to provide acceptable care that was the cause of their injury. That sounds simple enough, but health law can be particularly complex. A law firm can help you navigate this complex process and all the timelines and procedures involved.
Special legislation is written to protect health care providers on the pretext that the health care providers are the ones who need protection. You must have a skilled lawyer by your side to overcome this advantage. Our team of attorneys brings the experience you need when it matters most.
Experience matters because when you make a malpractice claim, you often face the legal team hired by the health provider’s insurance company. These legal teams are typically well-funded, and defeating claims like yours is their full-time responsibility. Our law office has experience facing some of the legal teams hired by healthcare providers.
Different Types of Medical Malpractice and Negligence Claims
Medical malpractice claims cover the full spectrum of care, from the negligence of primary care doctors who ignore signs and symptoms of serious illness to surgical errors like removing the wrong lung, and even a misdiagnosis.
Every case of malpractice is serious, but usually, only those claims that lead to significant injury, disability, or wrongful death are truly viable due to the enormous burden placed on patients by state legislators who are trying to protect healthcare providers from liability.
No case can be filed without the support of medical expert testimony that can withstand attack, so the cost of litigation rises quickly for those injured. Our team of attorneys will advance the cost of litigation and recover those costs and attorney fees only in case of a successful settlement or trial.
FAQs About Medical Malpractice and Negligence
Do you have more questions about medical malpractice? Only a lawyer can provide you with legal advice that’s relevant to your situation. However, the following common questions and answers may help you feel more informed while waiting for your consultation appointment.
What is the statute of limitations on medical malpractice cases in Georgia?
The statute of limitations for filing medical malpractice claims is typically (2) years. The timer starts on the date that you are injured. That means, in most cases, you’ll no longer be eligible to make a claim by the second anniversary of your injury. You should always speak to a lawyer if you have any questions about the validity of your injury cases.
What must be proven in a medical malpractice case?
Victims of medical malpractice do not have an easy road to walk. To hold a medical professional responsible in a medical malpractice lawsuit, it is often necessary to prove a series of important elements:
The medical professional in the incident had a duty to you
Duty was breached by an act of negligence
Your injury was the result of the breach
Show that your injury produced measurable damages
Proving negligence is difficult in medical malpractice states. It is not enough to show you were injured. You’ll need to prove that the care you received deviated from the standard of care. To prove this may require testimony from expert witnesses and medical records. As experienced Atlanta medical malpractice lawyers, we have worked with many top medical experts who excel at giving testimony.
Is there a cap on medical malpractice claims in Georgia?
Georgia does have some caps on medical malpractice claims. In this state, all damages resulting from negligence are split into economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages do not have a cap, but non-economic damages do.
Non-economic damages cover restitution for the harm you suffered from pain and trauma and other injuries that are difficult to quantify. In Georgia, the following non-economic damage caps apply:
$350,000 for single medical malpractice actions brought against a healthcare providers
$350,000 for claims against one healthcare facility
$700,000
Contact Our Team of Medical Malpractice Attorneys
As one of the leading Atlanta medical malpractice firms, we have extensive experience handling medical personal injury claims. Let us help you get justice for the serious injuries you have suffered due to medication errors or other types of medical negligence. You may be able to receive compensation to cover medical expenses and economic damages related to your injury or medical condition.
If you are a victim of malpractice, it is important that you get help as soon as possible so that you do not miss any of the firm deadlines for filing your claim. Get started by filling out our medical malpractice contact form for a case evaluation.
