Understanding Medical Malpractice in Georgia: How Brooks Injury Law’s Expert Team, Including Registered Nurses, Can Help You Seek Justice
- Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to meet the standard of care, resulting in harm to the patient.
- Common types of medical malpractice include misdiagnosis, surgical errors, birth injuries, and medication mistakes.
- In Georgia, victims of medical malpractice have the right to seek compensation for past and future medical bills, lost wages, pain, and suffering.
- Georgia law requires that a medical expert affidavit be filed with the lawsuit to confirm that malpractice occurred.
- Brooks Injury Law has an experienced team of attorneys who specialize in medical malpractice cases, ensuring you get the best possible representation.
- We also have two nurses on staff to help review cases and find qualified experts to support your claim.
- Time is critical in medical malpractice cases, as Georgia has a statute of limitations that limits how long you can file a claim.
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Injuries at the Hands of Medical Professionals
Each state has their own statute of limitations regarding medical malpractice cases. The statute of limitations is the time limit that an injured person or their loved one has to file a suit. In Georgia, the statute of limitations is two years from the date of injury or wrongful death. Additionally, Georgia has a statute of repose, which further limits someones ability to file a claim against a medical professional. The statute of repose for our state says that an injured individual only has five years to file a claim after the date of injury or wrongful death occurred.
Due to these strict timelines, it is important that you seek legal assistance from a Georgia medical malpractice attorney soon after your injury occurs.
Damages Available in Malpractice Cases
Compensatory:
These damages compensate you for medical bills and lost wages due to days of missed work.
Punitive
These damages are used to punish a medical professional due to their actions that caused an injury or death. These damages are typically only used in Georgia when it can be proven that a healthcare professional committed an act of misconduct, malice, or fraud while treating their patient.
Non-Economic
These damages compensate you for pain and suffering that has been caused.
What is Needed to Prove a Malpractice Case?
Doctor-Patient Relationship
This is probably the most simple step to prove in a medical malpractice case. A doctor-patient relationship existed if the doctor agreed to provide certain treatment or care. This relationship tells the court that the doctor did indeed have a certain obligation.
Negligent Care
This is probably the most simple step to prove in a medical malpractice case. A doctor-patient relationship existed if the doctor agreed to provide certain treatment or care. This relationship tells the court that the doctor did indeed have a certain obligation.
Negligence Led to Injury
You cannot win a medical malpractice case just by proving that a doctor was negligent. You must be able to show how that negligence led to your injury or a loved one's wrongful death. You must prove that your condition worsened, or you suffered additional medical issues due to the actions of your doctor. This is where an attorney can be used to explain how your medical issues were a direct result of the negligence.
Details of Harm
To prevail in a medical malpractice case, you must be able to show the harm or damages you have suffered due to negligence. This can be shown through medical bills or lost wages. In malpractice cases, plaintiffs are typically also entitled to compensation for physical and emotional pain and suffering that the negligence caused as well.
Common Causes of Medical Malpractice Injuries
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