404.The.Baer (404.843.2237)
Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Jonesboro, GA
Finding out that a trusted medical professional has left you seriously injured or permanently lowered your quality of life is devastating—how do you fight back? Proving medical malpractice is a challenge, as it requires an in-depth understanding of both medicine and the law. That’s where our team of Jonesboro, GA medical malpractice attorneys steps in to help.
The Baer Law Firm is an Atlanta-based law firm led by attorney Bryan Baer, who brings 20 years of personal injury and medical malpractice experience to the table. With extensive experience in proving complex cases both for purposes of settlement and both settlement negotiations and complex jury trials, he knows what it takes to advocate for clients like you.
Call to discuss your case with our friendly and helpful legal team at 404-THE-BAER (843-2237). We will listen to what happened and provide our honest assessment in real time.
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My Doctor Made a Mistake—Is It Malpractice?
The term “medical malpractice” refers to a very specific set of circumstances that warrant legal action. It’s not considered medical malpractice every time a patient has a negative outcome or a doctor makes an error. What is medical malpractice, then?
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to meet the standard of care for their profession, resulting in preventable harm to a patient. There are high standards for care providers at all levels, and when they fall short of those standards, patients are injured—and sometimes, those mistakes are fatal.
Consider this example. A patient presents with mixed symptoms that together do not point to a specific diagnosis. The doctor requests the recommended testing based on the symptoms, but uncovers nothing. It isn’t until months later that it’s discovered the patient has a form of cancer, but since they did not have any of the telltale symptoms or side effects, it was not caught earlier. This would likely not be considered malpractice, as the doctor might successfully argue that they did what any other similarly trained doctor in their field would do. The alternate to that scenario: a patient presents with most of the common symptoms of an internal bleed. The doctor notes concerning vitals but refuses to perform diagnostics to identify the bleed. Now instead of a minimally invasive procedure, the patient requires emergency surgery and suffers a permanent brain injury due to lack of oxygen. This could very likely be considered malpractice.
Common Medical Errors That May Be Malpractice
A wide range of errors and mistakes may be malpractice under certain circumstances. They include:
- Missed diagnoses
- Misdiagnoses
- Failure to order appropriate treatment
- Failure to perform necessary follow-up checks
- Unsafe or unsanitary treatments
- Anesthesia errors
- Surgical errors
- Birth injuries resulting in harm to mother, baby, or both
- Administration of the wrong medication or the wrong dosage
How Our Team Can Help You Seek Justice
Medical malpractice is a complex area of law, and it’s important to have an attorney with substantial experience in this area. Our firm will gather and preserve evidence, connect with medical experts to judge the strength of your case, and fight for fair compensation. In many cases, that occurs with a settlement from the care provider’s insurance or the healthcare institution—in other cases, we must take your case to court and advocate for you in front of a jury.
There is enough stress that comes with a medical malpractice claim. You don’t need to tackle your own legal issues on top of it all. With our team, you can feel confident knowing your case is in good hands.
Call The Baer Law Firm Today
If you’re ready to start your medical malpractice claim in Jonesboro, it’s time to talk to the team at The Baer Law Firm. Contact The Baer Law Firm today at 404.THE.BAER (404.843.2237).
