Few things can be more stressful and frustrating than a medical error that hinders rather than restores your health. A medical mistake can leave you unsure of where to turn for medical or legal help. Our law firm is on your side. If a medical mistake or mishap injured you or someone you love, our Duluth medical malpractice lawyer can help you recover damages from the negligent party.
At Bader Scott Injury Lawyers, we take care of every aspect of your personal injury case, starting with a free consultation. We will examine the details and merits of your case, consult qualified medical experts, and document the cause of your current condition. From there, we seek optimal damages and fight hard to recover the compensation you need to start putting your life back together.
Understanding How Georgia Law Defines Medical Malpractice
Not every injury that results from a medical procedure will constitute malpractice. To seek compensation, your case must involve medical negligence that deviates from the accepted standard of care as a medical expert defines. Accordingly, medical malpractice can include:
- Birth injuries
- Misdiagnosis
- Surgical mishaps
- Missed diagnosis
- Anesthesia errors
- Wrong site surgery
- Failure to fully disclose risks
- Medication and prescription errors
- Failure to provide appropriate treatment
Our Duluth personal injury attorney will consult medical experts who substantiate your case. They can document your right to recover damages with comprehensive evidence collection.
Medical Malpractice Does Not Always Mean Suing a Physician
Many people may erroneously believe you can only pursue financial compensation from a physician. According to O.C.G.A. § 9-3-70, the following parties can also be held financially liable for medical errors that damage your health:
- Dentists
- Orthodontists
- Surgical services
- Pharmacies
- Public hospitals
- Private hospitals
- Nursing homes
- Clinics
- Hospitals
- Rehab facilities
When we accept your case, we will demand compensation from any health care professional or facility where you received inadequate care.
For a free legal consultation with a medical malpractice lawyer serving Duluth, call (404) 888-8888
Compensation for Victims of Medical Malpractice and Their Families in Georgia
Our medical malpractice attorney will demand all the damages you are entitled to recover after suffering an injury to your health. Economic damages have a quantifiable and easy-to-document value and will include:
- Current and future medical expenses
- Current and future lost income
- Loss of future earning capacity
We can also demand non-economic damages. These are intangible losses that can be substantiated with tangible documents. They can include:
- Physically disabling injuries
- Lasting disfiguring injuries
- Ongoing pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Wrongful Death Damages
If a family member succumbed due to a medical mishap, your family has our deepest condolences and our commitment demand the following wrongful death damages on your behalf:
- Funeral, burial, and cremation expenses
- Loss of consortium and companionship
- Loss of support, services, and guidance
Wrongful death damages also include your family’s loss of your loved one’s current and future financial support and their household contributions.
Meeting Georgia’s Complex Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations
All civil lawsuits have a filing deadline called the statute of limitations that determines how long you have to file your lawsuit. Many personal injury cases have a definitive date on which the statutory clock starts running. In medical malpractice cases, the filing deadline can be confusing.
In general, the statutory clock starts running on either the date the medical error occurred or the date the error was discovered. In either case, you generally have two years to file your lawsuit, according to O.C.G.A. § 9-3-71. The filing deadline can further fluctuate based on the injured party’s age.
The best way to understand the effective date is to let our law firm handle it for you. We will work hard to file your lawsuit on time and avoid the costly consequences of non-compliance.
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How Our Medical Malpractice Lawyer Develops Your Duluth, GA, Case
Our familiarity with state and local laws means we know how to build and support your case. When you become our client, we can do all the following and more:
- Investigate the malpractice and identify all potentially liable parties
- Collect your previous and current medical records
- Compile additional case-supporting evidence
- Accurately assess the value of your recoverable damages
- Gather receipts and other evidence that determine their value
- Negotiate a fair and appropriate insurance settlement
- Update you on any progress or developments in your case
We will fight hard to settle your case without going to court. If we cannot settle it, we will not hesitate to file a lawsuit on your behalf. We will prepare evidence and exhibits and file your case in court.
Additionally, we will support you during every phase of your case and will even accept your case on a contingency fee basis. If you do not recover compensation, you will owe us no legal or attorney’s fees at all.
Your Case Requires an Affidavit From a Qualified Medical Expert
Georgia requires substantiation of your allegations of medical malpractice by a qualified expert. According to O.C.G.A. § 9-11-9.1, an affidavit of merit must:
- Include the opinion of a state-licensed medical expert
- Agree the allegations against the negligent party have merit
- Describe the specific actions that fail to meet the standard of care
- Include the expert’s assertion of the factual basis for their opinion
The affidavit of merit should accompany the filing of your lawsuit. When our law firm files your lawsuit, we will work hard to include all applicable amendments and attachments.
At Bader Scott Injury Lawyers, we know the hard work that goes into creating a solid case for medical malpractice. We fight hard on your behalf to build the strongest possible case for you.
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Contact Us Today for a Free Consultation About Medical Malpractice in Duluth, GA
If medical malpractice injured you or a loved one, or a loved one suffered fatal injuries because of medical malpractice, we can help you recover appropriate damages. Our Duluth medical malpractice lawyer can build your compensation case.
Contact our consultation team at Bader Scott Injury Lawyers today to learn more about the compensation we could seek on your behalf.
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