Medical Malpractice Attorney in Savannah

Medical malpractice is defined as any act or omission by a physician during treatment of a patient that deviates from accepted norms of practice in the medical community and causes an injury to the patient, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information. For example, if a doctor misreads an x-ray image and fails to correctly diagnose his or her patient’s medical condition, the patient may be considered a victim of medical malpractice.

In Georgia, the law requires that doctors and other healthcare providers inform a patient of the possible risks associated with a recommended medical procedure. If a doctor fails to inform his or her patient of the potential side effects of a procedure, and the patient suffers from those side effects, the patient may be able to file a medical malpractice lawsuit.

Our Savannah medical malpractice attorneys represent clients in various types of medical malpractice lawsuits, such as:

• Birth injuries;
• Failure to obtain informed consent;
• Radiation injuries;
• Misread x-rays and ultrasounds;
• Failure to listen to the patient;
• Surgical errors, including anesthesia errors and postoperative negligence;
• Performing unnecessary surgery or medical procedures;
• Emergency room errors;
• OB/GYN negligence;
• Pharmacy malpractice, including medication errors;
• Plastic surgery malpractice;
• Psychiatric malpractice;
• Spinal cord injuries;
• Defective medical devices;
• Chiropractic negligence; and
• Dental malpractice.

Although every lawsuit is different, most medical malpractice lawsuits following this step-by-step process:

Investigate Your Case: Your medical malpractice attorney will review the facts of your case, determine the extent of your injuries, interview witnesses, and work with medical experts to prove that you were, in fact, a victim of medical malpractice.

File a Lawsuit: After the investigation is complete, your medical malpractice attorney may draft a complaint with the court. The person or hospital that is being sued will respond to the allegations contained in your lawsuit. After the response has been filed, your case will go into the discovery phase, where the doctor or healthcare professional may be required to testify at a deposition. The medical professional will answer questions under oath regarding the medical services that were provided to you.

Review Settlement Offers: Many medical malpractice lawsuits settle before going to trial. If you receive any settlements offers, your attorney will help you determine if it provides adequate compensation for your injuries. If not, your attorney may negotiate on your behalf for a larger settlement offer. As part of the negotiation process, your attorney may present evidence and expert reports regarding the full extent of your injuries.

Litigating Your Lawsuit: If the negotiations do not produce an adequate settlement offer, your attorney will prepare your case for trial. The medical malpractice lawyers at our firm are experienced trial lawyers who have developed a successful track record in the courtroom.

Through a medical malpractice lawsuit, you may be able to recover compensation for the following type of damages:

Medical Expenses: Under Georgia law, you may be eligible to recover compensation for past and future medical bills, and rehabilitation expenses.

Lost Wages:If you were unable to work because of your injuries, you may be able to recover a financial award for lost wages. In addition, if your ability to perform your job duties has been diminished, you may be able to receive compensation for your reduced earning capacity.

Pain and Suffering:Medical malpractice often inflicts significant pain and suffering on the injured party. While no amount of money can fully compensate a victim for the amount of pain that he or she has experienced, our medical malpractice attorneys will work hard to get you the compensation you deserve.

Punitive Damages:In cases involving particularly reckless conduct, a medical malpractice victim may be able to receive punitive damages in addition to the ones described above. Punitive damages are intended to punish the offender and discourage other healthcare professionals from engaging in similar risky behavior.

It is often a difficult task proving that medical malpractice has taken place. In most cases, doctors and hospitals will not admit that they are at fault and will not provide any compensation to the injured patient. That is where the Savannah medical malpractice attorneys at Morgan & Morgan can step in and fight for you.

If you or a loved one has been injured in Savannah due to a doctor’s or hospital’s negligence, we can help. To learn what our Savannah medical malpractice lawyers may be able to do for you, please fill out our free case evaluation form today.