Atlanta Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Tell us about a memorable medical malpractice case you handled.

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Georgia is home to some of the finest hospitals and physicians in the country, but unfortunately, medical malpractice still happens—even at facilities and physician practices with superior reputations.

Medical malpractice cases arise when an individual suffers injury or death as a result of a medical professional or hospital’s negligence. If a person suffers any complications that could have been avoided, medical malpractice has occurred. Warshauer Woodward Atkins’s Atlanta medical malpractice attorneys and medical consultant can review your claim and advise you of your legal options.

Because these injuries can be so devastating, it is important for victims and their families to retain a firm who is trusted and qualified to handle such cases. At Warshauer Woodward Atkins, our personal injury attorneys have the experience and knowledge to help victims and their families pursue compensation when their lives have been altered by medical or hospital malpractice.

Types of Medical Malpractice Claims

Our team represents victims of serious medical mistakes that result in devastating, catastrophic changes to a patient’s overall health and/or quality of life. Because there are limits on how long a person can wait to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Georgia, it is important to act quickly. Below is a small sample of the kinds of cases our Atlanta medical malpractice lawyers take. If you are unsure whether or not you or a loved one have a case, don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment.

Birth Injuries

While the birth of a child is usually a happy event for families, some newborn babies are sometimes seriously injured during the childbirth process. A small percentage of these babies suffer birth injuries that will adversely affect them for the rest of their lives.

Common birth injuries include:

  • Cerebral palsy
  • Paralysis
  • Brachial plexus
  • Bone fractures

Our team has handled cases in which obstetrical mistakes and improper fetal monitoring led to avoidable birth injuries and traumas. Our on-staff physician reviews all medical records on behalf of our clients. This, combined with our long-standing experience, allows us to provide effective representation of clients’ interests, as well as the current and future interest of their children.

What Are Common Examples of Surgical Errors?

Surgical mistakes can lead to permanent, severe injuries or death. Examples of errors include surgical devices being left in the patient, surgery being performed on the wrong part of the body, and errors causing paralysis or permanent loss of function. Post-operative infections can be a product of surgical error.

Misdiagnosis / Failure to Diagnose

Medical misdiagnosis can lead to unnecessary and avoidable complications, and can also result in the loss of an opportunity for effective treatment of a dangerous condition. Both misdiagnosis and failure to diagnose can be grounds for a medical malpractice case. Warshauer Woodward Atkins’s experienced Atlanta medical malpractice lawyers can help you sort through the confusion and inform you of your legal recourse after a misdiagnosis.

How Serious Are Gastric Bypass Surgery Mistakes?

Gastric bypass surgery has been offered as a long-term weight loss solution in the past few years. This is a complicated surgery that requires the surgeon to pay very close attention to technique and to the patient’s post-operative condition. If you have suffered serious complications from gastric bypass surgery, your records should be reviewed to determine whether you received proper care. Consult one of our Atlanta medical malpractice attorneys for a review of your claim.

Nursing Home Abuse & Negligence

Nursing home negligence claims can be filed in response to abuse, an improperly trained staff, or a range of other situations. If you have a loved one who is in the care of a nursing home and you suspect negligence, you may want to consult one of our experienced Georgia medical malpractice lawyers to see if you have a valid claim.

Negligent Treatment and Medication Errors

Medication errors are among the most common forms of medical malpractice. Examples of mistakes that may warrant attention with an Atlanta medical malpractice lawyer include physicians prescribing the wrong drug, nurses administering incorrect dosages, or pharmacists providing the wrong medication.

Advantages of a Dedicated Attorney

Medical malpractice cases arise when an individual suffers injury or death as a result of a medical professional or hospital’s negligence. If a person suffers any complications that could have been avoided, medical malpractice has occurred. Working with an Atlanta medical malpractice lawyer and medical consultant can give an individual an advantage by reviewing their claim and advising them of their legal options.

Because these injuries can be so devastating, it is important for victims and their families to retain a firm who is trusted and qualified to handle such cases. These cases are not easy. Having someone with the knowledge and experience to successfully pursue these cases and maximize recovery for a patient is something that makes a big difference in the outcome.

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