Fulton County Medical Malpractice Lawyer

A medical error can occur if there’s a mistake on a patient’s chart, the health care provider is fatigued, or the hospital doesn’t have protocols and procedures that increase patient safety. When these factors are present, the following instances of medical negligence may happen:

• Misdiagnosis/Failure to Diagnose. A misdiagnosis is when the doctor comes to the incorrect conclusion after assessing the patient’s symptoms. Biases and assumptions can sometimes lead the doctor to the wrong conclusion. When the patient starts treatment, they won’t be treating the original problem and it could allow it to worsen. Failure to diagnose occurs when they do not arrive at a diagnosis. The patient will not be able to treat their symptoms. A failure to diagnose could cause life-threatening situations.
• Birth Injury. When medical professionals involved with the mother’s or the baby’s health make a mistake, they could cause harm. Negligence can cause permanent birth injuries like cerebral palsy. Babies may also suffer from physical injuries if surgical tools are used incorrectly.
• Medication Error. Receiving the wrong medication or the wrong dosage could prevent someone from getting the treatment they need and put their health at risk. If they’re getting the wrong medication, there’s a possibility of them having an allergic reaction or other adverse reaction that causes injuries. Dosage issues could cause problems where the medication doesn’t help the patient, or they’re given too much and they suffer from symptoms of overdose.
• Emergency Room Error. The emergency room may have patients that can wait to be seen, but some may present symptoms that require immediate care. Doctors need to recognize these instances and get the patient the help they need in a timely manner or the patient is at risk of suffering a critical health event, like a heart attack.
• Surgical Error. While it’s common to be nervous about surgery, many people trust their surgeons to do the procedure and the patient will recover and benefit from the surgery. However, sometimes surgeons do the wrong procedure on the patient or operate on the wrong limb. Surgeons may also leave tools and sponges inside the patient, which can cause discomfort and infection. These experiences are traumatic, can cause pain, and will likely need another surgery to correct the mistake—if it can be corrected.
• Defective Medical Devices. Patients can rely on medical devices to help them maintain their health. Surgeons and other health care providers may also rely on devices during procedures or on a regular basis to monitor their patients’ vitals. If a defective medical device fails to work, it could put the patient’s life at risk. Some devices could cause infection while others may break down over time and cause painful injuries.

We understand how difficult it can be to realize your health care provider acted negligently and caused pain and suffering. That’s why our medical malpractice lawyers will seek to maximize your compensation so you can recover.