When you saw a doctor for medical care, you expected them to help. You probably trusted your doctor to make sense of your symptoms and recommend an effective course of treatment. Unfortunately, your doctor may have ignored your symptoms, diagnosed you improperly or overlooked key details when establishing your treatment plan.
They may have also made negligent errors while administering a treatment plan or overseeing the use of prescription medication. You may have experienced a variety of different adverse medical consequences because of the doctor’s mistakes. Maybe you needed to restart treatment, which increased your overall medical expenses. Maybe you couldn’t return to work as scheduled, which resulted in significant lost income.
How can you determine if you have the option of pursuing a medical malpractice lawsuit?
You may need to review the situation with the lawyer
Only specific circumstances warrant medical malpractice lawsuits under Georgia state law. Typically, there needs to be proof of medical negligence or a noteworthy deviation from current best practices. Additionally, you must be able to show that you experienced negative consequences because of the doctor’s negligence or mistakes.
If you believe that your situation meets that standard, then taking medical records and other documentation to an attorney for review is a smart decision. You only have a limited window of opportunity in which to pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit. State statutes impose a two-year statute of limitations on medical malpractice litigation. If you wait too long to review the situation, you may lose the opportunity to take action.
How can an attorney help you?
A lawyer familiar with medical malpractice litigation can evaluate the situation to determine if it meets the legal standard for a lawsuit. They can help you gather the necessary evidence and manage the process of filing appropriate paperwork with the courts.
A lawyer can help you secure the support of an unrelated medical professional who can validate that malpractice occurred. They can also assist you with the process of estimating the long-term economic impact of the malpractice that you experienced.
After you discuss the situation with an attorney, you may be able to rely on them to oversee much of the process. That way, you don’t spend your time worrying about your finances and the pursuit of justice. Getting timely assistance can make all the difference for those coping with the aftermath of medical malpractice.
If you believe that a doctor caused harm through negligence or major mistakes, you may be able to hold them legally and financially accountable for the consequences of their professional failure. Reaching out to discuss the matter during a free initial consultation with our team could help you determine what steps to take if you may have experienced medical malpractice.