Medical Malpractice
Understanding Medical Malpractice in Georgia
Experiencing medical malpractice in Georgia can leave you feeling betrayed, confused, and overwhelmed. When a healthcare provider’s negligence leads to serious injury, misdiagnosis, surgical errors, or worsened conditions, the consequences can be life-altering. Medical malpractice law in Georgia allows victims to seek compensation for the physical, emotional, and financial harm caused by a provider’s failure to meet the standard of care. The Pilgrim Law Group is committed to holding medical professionals accountable and helping you pursue the justice and financial recovery you deserve, so you can focus on healing while we handle the fight.
5 Common Types of Medical Malpractice
At The Pilgrim Law Firm, we handle various types of medical malpractice cases.
- Anesthesia Errors - Anesthesia errors occur when a medical professional administers too much, too little, or the wrong type of anesthesia, leading to serious injury or even death.
- Birth Injuries - Birth injuries related to medical malpractice happen when a healthcare provider’s negligence during pregnancy, labor, or delivery causes harm to the mother or baby.
- Misdiagnosis - Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis occurs when a healthcare provider fails to accurately or promptly identify a condition, leading to worsened outcomes or preventable harm.
- Medication Errors - Medication errors happen when a patient is given the wrong drug, incorrect dosage, or inappropriate instructions, often resulting in serious complications or injury.
- Surgical Errors - Surgical errors in medical malpractice involve mistakes during surgery, such as operating on the wrong site or leaving instruments inside the body that can lead to severe injury or complications.
Key Elements of a Medical Malpractice Case
- Duty of Care
The medical provider must have had a responsibility to care for the patient in line with established professional standards. - Breach of Duty
The provider failed to uphold that standard of care by acting carelessly or making a mistake that a reasonably skilled professional would have avoided. - Causation
The provider’s failure must be shown as the direct reason for the patient’s injury—a key and often complex part of proving malpractice. - Damages
The patient must have experienced actual harm, such as physical injury, emotional suffering, or financial hardship, as a result of the provider’s negligence.
How Do I Know If I Have A Medical Malpractice?
If you believe you’ve been a victim of medical malpractice, take these important steps:
- Request copies of your medical records for review.
- Get a second opinion from another healthcare professional to identify any possible mistakes.
- Speak with a skilled medical malpractice attorney to assess the strength of your case.
- Collect supporting evidence, including expert evaluations or witness statements.
How the Pilgrim Law Group Can Help
Suffering harm at the hands of a trusted medical professional shouldn’t be ignored. Contact The Pilgrim Law Group today to discuss your medical malpractice case and take the first step toward accountability and the compensation you deserve.
