Medical Malpractice Attorney in Brunswick

Not every bad outcome is malpractice. To prove a case in Georgia, you must show that:

• A healthcare provider owed a duty of care.
• The provider deviated from accepted medical standards.
• That deviation directly caused your injury.
• You suffered measurable damages as a result.

This could involve a surgeon leaving an instrument inside a patient, a doctor failing to diagnose cancer despite clear symptoms, or a nurse administering the wrong medication. An experienced malpractice lawyer can help determine whether negligence occurred and who can be held liable.

Medical malpractice can take many forms, but some of the most frequent include:

• Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis (e.g., missed infections, cancer, or stroke).
• Surgical errors such as wrong-site surgery or failure to monitor post-op.
• Anesthesia errors, including incorrect dosage or failure to monitor oxygen.
• Birth injuries, such as cerebral palsy or brachial plexus damage from delivery mistakes.
• Hospital negligence, including unsanitary conditions, leading to infections.
• Medication errors, such as prescribing the wrong drug or dosage.
• Failure to treat a condition appropriately despite known risks.

Each case is unique, but what they share is preventable harm caused by medical professionals who didn’t follow accepted standards of care.

Georgia has strict deadlines, known as the statute of limitations, for filing malpractice claims. While there may be exceptions for minors, concealed injuries, or fraud, missing the deadline can permanently bar your claim. That’s why it’s critical to speak with an attorney as soon as you suspect malpractice.

Successful malpractice claims rely on solid evidence, which may include:

• Medical records and test results.
• Expert reviews comparing treatment to accepted standards.
• Testimony from specialists in the same field.
• Documentation of injuries, hospital bills, and lost wages.
• Personal journals detailing pain, suffering, and lifestyle changes.

The stronger the evidence, the more leverage your attorney has to negotiate or take your case to trial.

Yes. Georgia law requires an “Affidavit of Expert,” a statement from a qualified medical professional confirming that malpractice likely occurred, before you can even file a lawsuit. At Morgan & Morgan, we work with leading medical experts who can review your records, testify in court, and explain to a jury how negligence occurred.

Both may be liable. Hospitals can be held responsible if unsafe policies, staffing shortages, or negligent employees contributed to your injury. Doctors, nurses, and other providers can also be sued individually for mistakes they made while treating you. An attorney can identify every potential defendant to maximize your recovery.

Damages in malpractice cases often include:

• Medical expenses (past and future treatment).
• Lost wages and reduced earning capacity.
• Pain and suffering from physical and emotional harm.
• Loss of enjoyment of life caused by disability or impairment.
• Loss of consortium if your spouse or family relationship is impacted.
• Wrongful death damages if negligence led to a loved one’s death.
• Punitive damages are awarded in rare cases involving extreme recklessness.

Georgia also places limits (caps) on certain non-economic damages, making it essential to have skilled attorneys to build the strongest possible case.

Not every unfavorable medical result is malpractice. Some treatments carry inherent risks, even when doctors follow the standard of care. Malpractice occurs when the provider deviates from accepted practices, not just when a patient experiences complications. The difference often comes down to expert testimony and whether negligence can be proven.

Medical malpractice lawsuits are some of the most complex cases under Georgia law. Our attorneys:

• Navigate filing requirements and statutes of limitation.
• Secure expert affidavits and testimony.
• Gather and present the evidence needed to prove negligence.
• Review settlement offers and push for fair compensation.
• Take cases to trial when defendants refuse accountability.

We’ve secured over $25 billion for clients nationwide, and our Brunswick office has the resources to take on even the largest hospital systems and insurers.

If you or someone you love has suffered because of medical negligence in Brunswick, don’t wait. You deserve answers, accountability, and compensation for your losses.

Fill out our free case evaluation today. At Morgan & Morgan, The Fee Is Free™, you pay nothing unless we win.