Gwinnett County Medical Malpractice Attorneys

Doctors, hospitals and medical providers deserve our respect. However, when they act carelessly and injure patients, they should be held accountable just like anyone else.

Medical malpractice is a form of negligence where an injury results from the failure of a medical professional (doctor, nurse, dentist, chiropractor or medical technician) or medical facility (psychiatric hospital or health care facility) to exercise adequate care, skill or diligence in performing a duty.

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If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of possible medical malpractice, contact us immediately. We are equipped to hold medical providers and manufacturers accountable for:

• Defective medical devices
• Failure to diagnose
• Failure to provide medical care
• Medical negligence
• Pharmacy negligence
• Prescription errors
• Birth Injuries

The determination of whether a duty of care is met depends upon the standard of care for that professional or facility in their community. In other words, the applicable duty arises from the accepted practices of other professionals or facilities in the same field and geographical area.

How Do We Prove Medical Malpractice In Georgia?

Proving medical malpractice in Georgia requires more than showing that a medical outcome was poor. To establish a valid claim, we must generally demonstrate the following elements:

• A doctor-patient or provider-patient relationship existed, creating a legal duty of care
• The provider deviated from the accepted standard of care for that profession and community
• That deviation directly caused injury or worsened an existing condition
• The injury resulted in measurable damages, such as physical harm or financial loss

Georgia law also requires an affidavit of merit at the outset of a malpractice case. This affidavit must come from a qualified medical professional in the same field and must outline at least one specific act of negligence. Without this document, a claim can be dismissed before it ever reaches discovery.

Medical records, diagnostic tests, operative reports and expert testimony all play a central role. These materials allow us to reconstruct what happened, compare it to accepted medical practices and show where mistakes occurred.

What Kinds Of Compensation Is Recoverable In A Georgia Medical Malpractice Case?

A successful medical malpractice claim in Georgia may allow an injured patient or surviving family members to recover compensation for both financial and personal losses. Forms of available compensation in a malpractice case may include:

• Past and future medical expenses related to corrective care or ongoing treatment
• Lost wages and loss of future earning capacity if the injury affects the ability to work
• Physical pain and emotional suffering caused by the injury
• Loss of enjoyment of life or permanent disability
• Costs associated with long-term care, rehabilitation or assistive services

In fatal cases, surviving family members may pursue a wrongful death claim. This can include the full value of the life of the deceased, as well as medical and funeral expenses related to the injury.

Georgia law places specific rules on how damages are evaluated, and each case turns on its unique facts. A careful review of medical evidence and long-term consequences is essential to seeking compensation that reflects the true scope of the harm suffered.

Get Help With Your Medical Malpractice Claim Today

No type of injury is more upsetting or overwhelming than medical malpractice because of one fact: you went to the facility to get better. When your trust was violated in this way, and you’re suffering from pain, you deserve answers and compensation. We’ll help you fight for both. Call 770-564-1600 or send an email using this form.