Medical Malpractice
Fry | Goehring successfully helps the injured recover the compensation they deserve.
Cases We Handle
Personal Injury
Experienced Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Atlanta
FIGHTING FOR THE RIGHTS OF WRONGFULLY INJURED PATIENTS
Healthcare providers are expected to meet a certain standard of care when treating patients. Under the law, they must deliver treatment that aligns with what another physician with similar training would provide under similar circumstances. When a medical professional’s negligence results in harm, they can be sued for medical malpractice.
At Fry | Goehring, our Atlanta medical malpractice lawyers have decades of combined experience representing victims of negligent medical errors. If you or a loved one has been harmed or fallen ill due to a medical mistake, contact us right away to discuss your legal options. You may be entitled to compensation to cover your medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses related to the error.
Call our firm at (404) 969-1284 or contact us online to book your free and no-obligation legal consultation. Se habla Español.
Types of Medical Malpractice
Because of the nature of the medical field, not every negative diagnosis or outcome constitutes evidence of malpractice. After all, there are limits to what doctors and other medical professionals can do. Being dissatisfied with your treatment does not provide grounds for a medical malpractice case.
However, in some cases, a healthcare professional does fail to meet the accepted standard of care, causing a patient significant harm that should have been preventable. In such instances, the patient may be entitled to recover compensation under Georgia Code § 51-1-27.
Examples of grounds for medical malpractice claims include, but are not limited to:
- Birth injuries
- Anesthesia errors
- Surgical errors
- Misdiagnosis
- Delayed diagnosis
- Medication/prescription errors
- Defective medical device malfunctions
- Nursing home negligence
- Blood test and laboratory errors
- Careless behavior by paramedics and emergency officials
- Failure to provide follow-up care
- Transfers of patients to another hospital without consent
- Wrongful death
Available Damages & Compensation
By filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in Georgia, you may be eligible to receive compensation for various economic and non-economic damages, including:
- Past medical expenses, such as hospital stays, surgeries, and medication
- Lost wages incurred from having to take time away from work
- Out-of-pocket expenses, like mobility equipment and at-home caregivers
- Punitive damages, in the event the medical error was especially outrageous
- Pain and suffering, including mental anguish and loss of enjoyment
Injured patients might also be eligible for compensation covering future medical bills if ongoing care is needed. At Fry | Goehring, our medical malpractice lawyers are committed to fighting for the maximum amount of compensation available for your case.
Do I Have a Medical Malpractice Claim?
To have a solid medical malpractice claim, you must be able to prove all of the following:
- The defendant owed a duty of care to the plaintiff. To prove this, you will have to show that you (the plaintiff) and the at-fault medical provider (the defendant) established a doctor-patient relationship before the malpractice occurred.
- The defendant breached this duty of care.
- The plaintiff was injured as a direct result of this breach of care.
- The plaintiff suffered actual, compensable damages due to their injuries, such as medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Call Fry | Goehring Today to Learn More
Due to the high burden of proof required, medical malpractice cases are among the most challenging personal injury claims to win. It’s crucial to work with an experienced and capable medical malpractice lawyer.
Since 2011, the legal team at Fry | Goehring has successfully handled numerous medical malpractice claims for injured patients in Atlanta. Our firm brings decades of combined legal experience to your case. Contact us today to discover how our medical mistake lawyers can help you fight for fair and just compensation.
Call (404) 969-1284 or contact our firm online to book your free consultation with an experienced medical malpractice attorney today!
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