Questions about Medical Malpractice

Atlanta, Georgia

Medical malpractice occurs when a professional health care provider departs from a standard of care used by other professionals with similar training and experience, resulting in harm to a patient. Providers include doctors, nurses, medical technicians, dentists, hospitals or hospital workers.

What should I do if I think I have a medical malpractice claim?

Contact a lawyer who specializes in such cases as soon as possible. If possible, obtain your medical records and bring them to your first meeting with the attorney. There are time limits governing how long someone may wait to bring a medical malpractice claim, so time is of the essence.

If I signed an informed consent before a procedure, can I still take action against my physician if the results were harmful to me?

Yes. Signing a consent form does not protect a physician against negligent medical procedures. If you can prove that your doctor did not follow the applicable standard of care during the procedure, and you were injured as a result of the procedure, you may have a valid claim. If the physician performed procedures beyond those to which you consented, additional charges may be filed. An experienced Atlanta medical malpractice attorney at Robbins & Associates, P.C. can review your case and determine what course of action to take.

What are some examples of medical malpractice?

Not only doctors can be sued for medical malpractice, but also nurses, pharmacists, anesthesiologists, hospitals, physicians' assistants, emergency medical technicians, and virtually all other health professionals. State laws determine exactly who can be sued.

Misdiagnosis
Surgical errors
Medication errors
Failure to give follow-up care
Birth injuries
Nursing home abuse
Failure to diagnose cancer or heart attack
Emergency room errors

How can the jury determine if a health care provider was negligent?

At Robbins & Associates, P.C., we have access to expert medical witnesses who will review the facts of your case and appear in court to testify whether they believe that the health care provider followed accepted medical standards. The jury considers this testimony when they determine the verdict in the case.

If you or a loved one has suffered or died due to medical malpractice in Atlanta or anywhere in Georgia, please contact our experienced Atlanta medical malpractice attorney today to schedule your initial consultation.

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