Bussey Law Group Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice claims and lawsuits can arise when people are injured by the carelessness or intentional acts of a doctor, nurse, psychiatrist, dentist, chiropractor, podiatrist, hospital, and/or other healthcare providers. When the carelessness or intentional acts of these healthcare providers cause an injury to their patients, but these actions are not considered to be a criminal act, legally, these acts are considered to be “torts,” or civilly wrong actions. Torts could provide a basis for lawsuits. When someone is determined to be legally responsible for injuring someone else, they are liable for the injury. The responsible party may be ordered to pay the injured person compensatory damages. Compensatory damages attempt to put the injured party back into their financial standing before he/she was injured. In some cases, punitive damages are also awarded in these lawsuits. Punitive damages are intended to punish the wrongdoer(s) and prevent them from harming others in the near future.

Our firm handles a variety of medical malpractice claims for clients located in the Atlanta area, which include:

Missed diagnoses
Delayed diagnosis
Lack of informed consent
Anesthesia errors
Surgical injuries
Obstetric/labor and delivery injuries
Orthopedic surgical injuries
Spinal cord stimulation injuries
Improperly prescribed, dispensed or filled medication
Improperly prescribed, dispensed or filled dosages of medication
Unreasonable conduct of a physician or health care provider, and
Patient neglect and nursing home abuse

Injuries suffered as a result of medical malpractice can be severe and life altering.

INSURANCE COMPANIES: When you have been injured because of someone else’s negligence your claim will be handled through that individual’s insurance company. Their insurance company’s agents are experts at handling this type of claim. It is their job to look out for the best interests of their company and their insured. Therefore, you need an expert to represent your best interests.

INVESTIGATION: In all cases, it is very important to have someone investigate the facts immediately after your injury. Evidence may be lost or damaged and witnesses may forget or move away. As a result, this may hurt your case. When our attorneys are hired, we immediately start to investigate the facts of your case.

FILING DEADLINES: There are statutory or contractual time limits for filing certain claims. If you fail to file your claim or notify the proper party within the appropriate time limit, you may lose your rights under the law which may affect your compensation for your injury.

WHAT WE DO: Our firm understands that after experiencing such trauma, your immediate goals are to:

Have someone investigate the case and preserve any necessary evidence and testimony;
Make sure your medical treatment and bills will be covered;
Make certain that all statutory and contractual notices have been timely filed; and,
Ensure that the insurance company fairly compensates you for your medical expenses, wage loss, injuries and your pain and suffering.

Our experienced attorneys will discuss your situation and go over the options available to you. We will work with insurance companies and other parties involved in your case and make sure all your needs are handled quickly and appropriately.

To set up a FREE consultation, contact us online or call us at 404-320-4000.

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