We can help people throughout Georgia who have been victimized by:
Birth injury: cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, hypoxia
Misdiagnosis
Failure to diagnose cancer or other serious conditions
Surgery mistake, surgical error
Medical negligence
Prescription drug error
Emergency room error
Brain damage
We should warn you, however, that it has traditionally been difficult to sue doctors in Georgia. After the landmark case Dow Chemical vs. Daubert, new tort reform laws were passed that further restricted a patient’s ability to reasonably recover in medical malpractice lawsuits.
But do not let this discourage you — if you believe you or a loved one has suffered a serious or catastrophic injury because of a negligent medical professional, you should see an attorney for a free initial consultation as soon as possible. The sooner you get the help of a medical malpractice lawyer, the better will be the attorney’s ability to preserve evidence and build a winning case.
Contact Our Georgia Medical Malpractice Lawyers today
Schedule a free initial consultation with our Georgia medical malpractice lawyers as soon as possible. We help people throughout South Georgia, including Albany, Leesburg, Dawson, Americus, Cordele, Tifton, Thomasville, Blakely, Donaldsonville, Camilla, Pelham, Moultrie, Cairo, Bainbridge, Valdosta, Ashburn, Adel, and Sylvester.
Georgia Medical Malpractice FAQ
What is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice, or medical negligence, takes place when a hospital, doctor, nurse, dentist, lab tech or other healthcare provider fails to perform standard duties like those with similar training or experience, resulting in harm to a patient. Medical malpractice can apply to misdiagnosis, errors of surgery, mistakes and negligence.
What are common causes of malpractice?
Mishandling of patient records
Misread x-ray,
CT scan, or other test result
Failure to properly diagnose a condition in a timely fashion
Failure to promptly respond to patient symptoms
Surgical errors
Medication errors
How do I know if my healthcare provider committed malpractice?
Doctors and other medical providers often fail to, or refuse, to answer questions about what went wrong with a procedure, medication or diagnosis. A medical malpractice attorney can review your medical records, explain the legal process and advise whether your situation has legal merit. If you or a loved one believe you have a medical negligence claim, contact the medical malpractice law firm of Brown & Scoccimaro, P.C., for a free medical negligence consultation.
I signed a consent form. Does this mean I have I waived my rights?
Except in cases of extreme emergency, medical treatment must be provided with the patient’s informed consent. Patients sign a general consent form upon hospital admission. A more specific consent form is signed prior to invasive procedures or operations. These forms indicate that the doctor has fully explained the medical problem, treatment and risks. The patient had an opportunity to ask questions. If a doctor fails to provide the appropriate standard of care, a consent form does not waive a patient’s right to bring a medical malpractice claim against the healthcare provider
What should I do if I suspect that malpractice has occurred?
Don’t accuse or insult health care providers. Document everything that happens. Consult an experienced medical malpractice attorney who can help you review your medical records, explain the legal process to you, and advise you. If the treatment is ongoing, consider requesting a transfer to another hospital or physician for medical treatment.
Is misdiagnosis always considered malpractice?
A misdiagnosis may be considered malpractice if your doctor neglects to do the following:
Get a medical history
Recognize the symptoms of an illness
Order appropriate tests for your symptoms
Properly read, or fully take into account test results
Are some conditions easy to misdiagnose if the proper tests aren’t ordered?”]Some of the medical conditions that are most often misdiagnosed include the following:
cancer
fetal distress
heart attacks
pulmonary embolism
meningitis in a young child.
What is the statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit?
Yes, time is of the essence. You should contact an experienced malpractice lawyer as soon as you suspect medical malpractice in order to protect your rights.
Georgia Medical Malpractice FAQ
Contact Our Georgia Medical Malpratice Attorney today
For a free initial consultation about your case, contact Ralph Scoccimaro. Please do so quickly — we need to immediately begin work to gather and preserve evidence. We help the people of South Georgia, including Albany, Leesburg, Dawson, Americus, Cordele, Tifton, Thomasville, Blakely, Donaldsonville, Camilla, Pelham, Moultrie, Cairo, Bainbridge, Valdosta, Ashburn, Adel, and Sylvester and all surrounding areas.
If you are catastrophically injured in Georgia. We can find the answers you need today.