McDonough Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Being injured by a healthcare professional can feel like betrayal. You trust their education and hands-on experience with your health and wellbeing, and when their decisions lead you astray, it’s hard to recover. That’s why we recommend meeting with a medical malpractice attorney after a preventable medical injury in McDonough, GA.

Choosing the right attorney for a medical malpractice claim can make a big difference in the outcome of your claim. At The Baer Law Firm, attorneys Bryan Baer and Carter Weathington have built a reputation over the course of 20 years in medical malpractice law. We’ve represented clients against care providers and institutions throughout Georgia, and we’re ready to help 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. If it’s a case that meets our criteria, one of your lawyers will come to meet personally with you and your family.

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Who Do You Sue When You Have a Medical Malpractice Claim?

When you file a lawsuit in Georgia, you have to name a party that committed a negligent act against you. Your lawsuit must include an affidavit from a medical expert supporting your claim of negligence. However, there’s a good chance that your lawsuit will actually name more parties beyond your main physician. If other staff members or support staff were negligent in their treatment of you, they may also be held liable. So too may medical facilities that do not uphold standards of patient care, ensure proper staffing levels, or provide physicians with the equipment and supplies they need to provide proper care. Depending on the circumstances of your case, you may also sue pharmaceutical companies or medical device manufacturers.

What the Law Says About Medical Malpractice

Georgia law addresses medical malpractice in several ways. First, there’s the requirement for an affidavit that we discussed earlier. This ensures that any case that makes it to court has the backing of at least one licensed medical expert, which ensures that doctors aren’t constantly in court for frivolous claims with no medical backing. Second, you must consider the statute of limitations in Georgia. In general, a lawsuit must be filed within two years of the date of injury. In no case shall a lawsuit be filed more than five years after the date of injury. This longer time period applies to cases in which a care provider’s negligence was not immediately obvious or a patient didn’t suffer immediate health effects from the negligence.

You Could Be Entitled to Compensation

 If a healthcare provider’s negligence led to measurable losses for you, you may be owed compensation. Measurable losses mean that you must have experienced actual losses due to their negligence—they cannot simply have made an error. Consider, for example, a doctor who makes an error rooted in negligence. However, by sheer luck, the patient suffers no ill consequences from it. The patient cannot sue; they may, though, choose to file a complaint with the licensing board.

Should you be able to prove your losses, you may be entitled to various forms of compensation. Injured victims are often compensated for:

• Medical expenses, both for care provided by the defendant and for care needed to address their negligence
• Lost wages and future income
• Disability or disfigurement
• Pain and suffering
• Any other losses related to the mistreatment

What The Baer Law Firm Can Do For You

The immediate aftermath of medical malpractice can be traumatizing. You’re trying to grapple with what you’ve gone through, figure out if your trust in the healthcare industry is misplaced, and decide whether or not to pursue legal action.

During this difficult time, The Baer Law Firm can help you find clarity and a path forward. Our long list of successful settlements and jury awards in medical malpractice cases highlights our experience in this field—and our commitment to our clients. While you take the next steps in protecting your health and recovering from your mistreatment, we’ll handle the legal side of your claim and advocate for you to get the justice and compensation you deserve.

Call Us Today and Claim Your Free Consultation

Don’t wait too long to start your McDonough medical malpractice claim. If you don’t initiate your case before the statute of limitations expires, you’ll lose your chance to seek compensation. Find out how we can help you. Contact The Baer Law Firm today at 404.THE.BAER (404.843.2237).