Medical Malpractice Attorney in Augusta, GA

When you are hurt or sick, you must place your trust in a healthcare provider and depend on their knowledge and expertise to make you well. When that trust is violated, and a medical practitioner injures you through negligent care, you deserve compensation for your injuries and losses. However, medical malpractice cases are complex and difficult to prove, especially when dealing with the stress of an injury. 

Fortunately, Go Big Injury Law can help you fight for the awards you need and deserve. Our medical malpractice attorney in Augusta, GA, can put their case experience and legal knowledge behind recovering your financial losses and peace of mind. Contact us today or call (800) 777-7777 and get started on your case with a risk, free, no-cost consultation. 

Our Augusta Medical Malpractice Lawyers Will Prove Medical Negligence

There is a difference between medical malpractice and an unfavorable medical outcome. Sometimes, doctors and other healthcare professionals cannot prevent or cure an injury or ailment, even when they do everything correctly. Malpractice occurs when a provider makes a medical error or engages in unprofessional conduct.

According to O.C.G.A. §  43-34-8.7, Georgia’s Medical Practice Act defines unprofessional conduct (i.e., malpractice) as “any departure from, or failure to conform to, the minimum standards of acceptable and prevailing medical practice.” The statute goes on to say this also applies to the prescribing of drugs, treatments, or diagnostic procedures. 

If you or your loved one suffered physical harm due to a medical mistake, Go Big Injury Law can help you build a robust case proving medical malpractice. Our team of dedicated personal injury lawyers serving Augusta has the legal experience and medical malpractice case knowledge needed to establish your right to financial compensation. When you work with us, we take care of every detail so you can focus on your recovery. We will:

• Investigate your injury and determine who is liable
• Prove medical negligence using evidence, including medical and scientific research, expert testimony, eyewitness accounts, and medical records
• Prepare and file your insurance claims, lawsuits, and case-related paperwork
• Communicate with involved parties on your behalf
• Pursue the maximum possible compensation 
• Represent you at trial if necessary

FAQs About Medical Malpractice

Our skilled medical malpractice attorneys in Augusta, GA, will help you navigate your insurance claims or take legal action with a civil lawsuit. We are here every step of the way to answer your questions, address your concerns, and fight to protect your financial future. We can help you learn more about:

What Kinds of Damages Are Available to Medical Malpractice Victims? 

You should not have to shoulder the financial burden of losses caused by negligent medical care. You also deserve compensation for the pain, suffering, and inconvenience caused by your injury. Our Georgia medical malpractice lawyers can help you pursue compensation for the following:

• Current and future medical bills, including expenses related to the negligent treatment that caused your injury and the cost of medical care needed to recover from the harm caused by malpractice

• Lost income and lost earning capacity if you missed work due to your injury or your injury permanently alters your ability to earn a living

• Non-economic damages, including severe and chronic pain, scarring, disfigurement, disability, mental and emotional distress, loss of enjoyment, and impaired quality of life

• Wrongful death of a loved one, including medical expenses, funeral and burial costs, and loss of the deceased’s financial support and services

• Punitive damages if the provider intentionally or maliciously harmed you

What Kinds of Mistakes Amount to Medical Malpractice?

Medical mistakes can happen anywhere along the chain of care, from diagnosis to treatment to follow-up. Examples of medical malpractice our Augusta, GA, attorneys can assist with include:

• Surgical errors, including unnecessary surgery, incorrect surgery, or surgical items left in the body
• Medication errors and adverse drug events (ADEs), including wrong medication/wrong patient errors, incorrect dosage, failure to administer medications, or failure to account for medication allergies

• Anesthesia errors

• Failure to diagnose or treat an injury or illness, including misdiagnosis or failure to communicate diagnostic or lab test results

• Premature patient discharge or failure to provide follow-up care

• Failure to train or vet doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers

• Failure to maintain a clean and sterile environment

• Birth injuries and childbirth complications

Who Can You Sue for Medical Malpractice?

Financial liability for your injury will depend on the circumstances of your case. Our attorneys will investigate your medical treatment, identify those responsible for your medical malpractice injury, and pursue compensation from all those at fault, which may include:

• A doctor
• A nurse
• A physical therapist, dentist, optometrist, or other provider
• An anesthesiologist
• A hospital, clinic, nursing home, or other treatment facility
• A lab or pharmacy

How Long Do You Have to Sue for Medical Malpractice in Georgia? 

According to O.C.G.A. § 9-3-71, you generally have two years to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. The clock starts when your injury occurred or was reasonably discovered (not to exceed five years from incidence). Our lawyers can tell you more about the statute of limitations and other deadlines that may affect your case and help you take action before time runs out. 

Will My Case Settle Outside of Court? 

Many medical malpractice cases begin with an insurance claim. However, our team is committed to securing the highest possible compensation on your behalf. If the insurance company refuses to offer a fair and adequate settlement, we will not back down from pursuing a lawsuit in civil court.

How Can You Report Medical Malpractice in Augusta, GA?

If you suffered a medical malpractice injury in Augusta, GA, you can and should report the negligent provider to the Georgia Composite Medical Board. You can do this using the agency’s online complaint form or by submitting your claim in writing. You can learn more via the Board’s Frequently Asked Questions About Complaints.

Submitting a formal complaint can help you by creating an official record of your medical malpractice case. It may also protect someone else from harm at the hands of the same medical provider or facility that hurt you or your loved one.   

Contact Go Big Injury Law for Help With a Medical Malpractice Case Today

Go Big Injury Law has earned a reputation as a tough and successful personal injury litigation firm. To learn more about how our medical malpractice attorneys in Augusta, GA, can help you fight for economic justice, contact us or call (800) 777-7777 for a free consultation and connect with a lawyer near you.