Medical Malpractice
Fry | Goehring successfully helps the injured recover the compensation they deserve.
Cases We Handle
Personal Injury
Experienced Medical Malpractice Attorneys in Atlanta
FIGHTING FOR THE RIGHTS OF WRONGFULLY INJURED PATIENTS
Healthcare providers are expected to meet a specific standard of care when treating patients. Under the law, they must provide treatment that an equally trained physician would offer in similar situations. When a healthcare professional’s negligence causes harm, they can be sued for medical malpractice.
Fry | Goehring’s medical malpractice attorneys in Atlanta have decades of combined experience representing victims of negligent medical errors. If you or a loved one has been harmed or become ill due to a medical mistake, contact us immediately to discuss your legal options. You may be eligible for compensation to cover your medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses related to the error.
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Types of Medical Malpractice
Because of the nature of the medical field, not every negative diagnosis or outcome constitutes evidence of malpractice. After all, there are limits to what doctors and other medical professionals can do. Being dissatisfied with your treatment does not provide grounds for a medical malpractice case.
However, in some cases, a healthcare professional does fail to meet the accepted standard of care, causing a patient significant harm that should have been preventable. In such instances, the patient may be entitled to recover compensation under Georgia Code § 51-1-27.
Examples of grounds for medical malpractice claims include, but are not limited to:
- Birth injuries
- Anesthesia errors
- Surgical errors
- Misdiagnosis
- Delayed diagnosis
- Medication/prescription errors
- Defective medical device malfunctions
- Nursing home negligence
- Blood test and laboratory errors
- Careless behavior by paramedics and emergency officials
- Failure to provide follow-up care
- Transfers of patients to another hospital without consent
- Wrongful death
Available Damages and Compensation for Victims of Medical Mistake
By filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in Georgia, you might be eligible to recover compensation for both economic and non-economic damages, including:
- Past medical expenses, such as hospital stays, surgeries, and medication
- Lost wages from time missed at work
- Out-of-pocket costs, like mobility aids and in-home caregivers
- Punitive damages if the medical error was particularly egregious
- Pain and suffering, including mental anguish and loss of enjoyment
Injured patients may also be eligible for compensation to cover future medical expenses if ongoing treatment is necessary. At Fry | Goehring, our medical malpractice attorneys in Atlanta are dedicated to securing the highest possible compensation for your case.
Do I Have a Medical Malpractice Claim?
To establish a strong medical malpractice claim, you need to prove all of the following:
- The defendant owed a duty of care to the plaintiff. To prove this, you must show that you (the plaintiff) and the at-fault healthcare provider (the defendant) had established a doctor-patient relationship before the medical mistake occurred.
- The defendant breached this duty of care.
- The plaintiff was injured as a direct result of this breach.
- The plaintiff incurred actual, compensable damages from their injuries, including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Call Fry | Goehring Today to Learn More
Because of the high burden of proof needed, medical malpractice cases are among the most difficult personal injury claims to win. It’s essential to work with a knowledgeable and experienced medical malpractice attorney in Atlanta.
Since 2011, the legal team at Fry | Goehring has successfully handled numerous medical malpractice claims for injured patients in Atlanta. Our firm offers decades of combined legal experience to your case. Contact us today to learn how our medical mistake lawyers can help you pursue fair and just compensation.
Call (404) 969-1284 or contact our firm online to book your free consultation with an experienced medical malpractice attorney today!
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