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Medical Malpractice Attorney in Columbus, GA
You should not have to pay for the mistakes of a negligent healthcare provider. If you or your loved one suffered injuries because of a medical error, Go Big Injury Law’s medical malpractice attorneys in Columbus, GA, can help you recover damages with an insurance claim or lawsuit.
Our firm is dedicated to serving personal injury clients by supporting them throughout the process of recovering their financial losses. We can help you secure the peace of mind that comes with knowing your financial future is protected. Contact us today or call (800) 777-7777 to learn more about how we can fight for you and take advantage of our no-cost, no-obligation consultations.
What Is Considered Medical Malpractice in Georgia?
Healthcare providers owe their patients a duty of care. This means they have a legal obligation to provide treatment according to the recognized and accepted standards of the medical profession.
Under O.C.G.A. § 43-34-8.7, a provision of Georgia’s Medical Practice Act, the state defines unprofessional conducts as “departure from, or failure to conform to, the minimum standards of acceptable and prevailing medical practice.” The statute states that unprofessional conduct also includes “the prescribing or use of drugs, treatment, or diagnostic procedures which are detrimental to the patients.”
How Can You Prove Malpractice Occurred?
To prove malpractice occurred, you must show that:
- A doctor/patient relationship existed between you and the provider, and the provider owed you a duty of care.
- The provider acted negligently, constituting a breach of duty.
- The breach of duty caused your injury.
- Your injury resulted in damages.
Establishing the above can be daunting, especially while coping with an injury or caring for a hurt loved one. Fortunately, you do not have to shoulder this burden alone. Our medical malpractice attorneys in Columbus, GA, can apply their legal knowledge and case experience to proving your claim, leaving you free to focus on your health and recovery.
We will put in the hours needed to build a robust case, including obtaining the following evidence:
- Medical records, including lab test results, diagnostic imaging, doctor’s notes, and prescriptions
- Expert opinions from medical professionals, economists, and other relevant subject matter specialists
- Eyewitness accounts regarding the care you received or the occurrence of medical errors
- Incident reports from the hospital or medical facility and information regarding the negligent provider’s care record
- Proof of your monetary losses, including bills, invoices, receipts, medical insurance statements, pay stubs, and estimates
- Testimony regarding your pain and suffering and how your injury interferes with your life and overall well-being
Examples of Medical Malpractice
You may have grounds for a medical malpractice claim or lawsuit if your injury resulted from:
- An unnecessary surgery
- A wrong-site surgery
- A surgical error
- A medication or anesthesia error
- Misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose
- Failure to treat
- Premature patient dismissal or lack of follow-up treatment
- Childbirth complications
- Improper use of medical equipment
- Any other failure to uphold the standard of care
Potential Compensation for a Medical Malpractice Injury
A severe medical malpractice injury can throw your life into a financial crisis. Let our lawyers protect your economic stability by identifying and fighting for every cent owed to you. Recoverable damages for a medical malpractice injury in Georgia may include the following:
- Current and future medical expenses
- Lost income, earnings, and employment benefits
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Physical pain and suffering
- Mental and emotional anguish
- Inconvenience
- Loss of enjoyment
- Impaired quality of life
- Wrongful death of a loved one
Will Your Case Go to Court?
Insurance claims resolve many medical malpractice cases. We can help you negotiate a fair settlement. However, our goal is to get you the maximum possible compensation, even if it means pursuing a lawsuit and taking your case to trial.
But do not delay. Per O.C.G.A. § 9-3-71, you generally have two years from when your injury occurred (or was reasonably discovered) to file a medical malpractice case in civil court. The court will likely bar you from seeking compensation if you do not meet this deadline.
Even if you feel confident your case will settle without legal action, do not let your case’s statute of limitations expire. Doing so will reduce your insurance bargaining power, possibly resulting in a reduced or denied claim.
Medical Malpractice FAQs
Medical malpractice cases are complex. You likely have many questions, including who is financially responsible for your medical malpractice injury. Our firm has answers.
If a Doctor Provides Negligent Treatment in a Hospital, Can You Sue the Hospital?
Doctors are often independent contractors, meaning you usually cannot sue a hospital for their negligent actions. However, you may be able to seek compensation from a medical facility if it was negligent. Examples include:
- Failing to ensure a physician has a valid medical license
- Failing to notify patients regarding the hospital’s non-employee relationship with a doctor
- Failing to maintain a safe, healthy, or sterile facility
- Allowing privileges to an incompetent or dangerous health care provider
- Allowing a practitioner to work under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Can I Sue a Nurse for Giving Me the Wrong Drug?
Because nurses usually are hospital employees, you could hold the facility they work for financially responsible for their negligent behavior. The nurse’s attending doctor or supervisor may also be liable.
How Can I Report a Negligent Practitioner in Columbus, GA?
You can report doctors, nurses, physicians’ assistants, and other negligent practitioners to the Georgia Composite Medical Board via an online complaint form. Learn more by reading the agency’s Frequently Asked Questions About Complaints.
Contact Go Big Injury Law for a Free Consultation
The lawyers team at Go Big Injury Law team has decades of combined legal experience it can put to work, securing the awards you need and deserve. We make our services affordable and accessible by taking personal injury cases on contingency, meaning you owe us nothing until you win your case.
To learn more, contact us or call (800) 777-7777 for a free consultation and connect with a medical malpractice attorney in Columbus, GA, today.
