Cases we handle
- Surgical errorsWrong-site surgery, retained objects, nerve injuries
- MisdiagnosisMissed or delayed diagnosis of cancer, stroke, infection
- Emergency room errorsPatients sent home who needed care
- Medication errorsWrong drug, wrong dose, dangerous interactions
- Birth injuriesHarm to mother or baby during delivery
- Hospital & nursing negligenceFalls, bedsores, and failures to monitor
How these cases work
Not every bad outcome is malpractice. The question is whether your provider failed to meet the standard of care that a reasonably careful provider would have followed, and whether that failure caused your injury.
Georgia requires an expert affidavit to file a malpractice lawsuit. We review your records with qualified medical experts before filing, so you'll know where your case stands early on.
What we'll need from you
- The names of the providers and facilities involved
- A timeline of your care, as best you remember it
- Your medical records from the providers and facilities involved, plus any discharge papers or bills
Gathering your medical records is one of the most helpful things you can do early on. As the patient, you have the right to request your own records, and it's usually the fastest way to get them. Not sure where to start? We'll tell you exactly what to ask for and who to ask.
Strict deadlines apply
Don't wait to call
Georgia generally gives you two years from the date of injury to file a malpractice claim, and there is an outer limit of five years from the date of the negligent act in most cases. Some exceptions exist, but you shouldn't count on them. If your injury happened in another state, that state's deadlines apply and some are shorter, so call early.
Common questions
How do I know if I have a case?
Talk to us. We'll listen to what happened, and if it looks like care fell below the standard, we'll have the records reviewed by a medical expert.
Will I have to pay for the expert review?
We'll explain our fee arrangement and how case costs are handled before you sign anything, so there are no surprises.
The hospital apologized. Does that help my case?
Under Georgia law, a provider's apology generally can't be used as evidence of fault. Your case will turn on the medical records and expert testimony.