Holding Negligent Healthcare Providers Accountable

Are you or a loved one suffering as a result of medical malpractice or neglect? Zach Meeks is a medical malpractice lawyer in Cumming, GA. He will give individual attention to your case and make sure you get the compensation you deserve. We are here for you when you suffer due to negligence on the part of a medical professional or healthcare provider.

Our legal team understands how devastating it can be to suffer at the hands of medical professionals. You deserve the same level of care as other patients in your situation. If you’ve been injured or your condition worsened because of a doctor, nurse, or other hospital staff member, you are entitled to compensation.

Meeks Impact Law is here to support you and your personal injury claim. To speak to our Cumming medical malpractice lawyers and receive a free case evaluation, call 678-341-5212 today.

Medical malpractice is a negligence claim against a healthcare facility or healthcare professional. All medical professionals, personnel, and facilities are required to meet a particular standard of care, and if they fail, a lawsuit can be filed for damages.

Medical malpractice cases can be challenging, as malpractice is not defined as a medical professional making a mistake. Instead, you must be able to prove negligence or wrongdoing during your medical care. Our experienced medical malpractice attorney will examine your case to determine the best course of action and what your next legal steps are.

With the assistance of a medical malpractice attorney such as Zach Meeks at Meeks Impact Law, you can sue any person or business “professing to practice surgery or the administering of medicine for compensation,” including doctors, surgeons, pharmaceutical companies, and hospitals.

The law requires healthcare professionals to “…….. bring to the exercise of his profession a reasonable degree of care and skill.” The applicable standard of care asks whether a reasonable healthcare professional with a similar background would have provided the same level of care in identical circumstances. A medical expert must testify to prove or disprove this.

There are many ways patients can suffer from medical malpractice. In general, if you received care that was below acceptable standards or care that wouldn’t be given to a patient in your same condition, it’s likely that you’ve experienced medical malpractice.

Specific examples of medical malpractice include:

• Failure to warn a patient of known risks
• Prescribing the improper medication or dosage
• Unnecessary surgery or surgery performed on the wrong site
• Misdiagnosis of an illness or condition
• Failure to diagnose an illness or condition
• Puncture or perforation of internal organs or nerves during surgery
• Operating on the wrong patient
• Leaving a device, sponge, or instrument inside a patient during surgery
• Engaging in acts of incompetence

Medical malpractice can be extremely traumatic and can change your life forever. If you’ve been injured by a medical professional or your condition has worsened under their care, you deserve to seek justice with our legal team.

I Signed a Consent Form, Can I Still Make a Claim?

Yes, even if you sign a consent form, you can sue a healthcare provider with the assistance of a medical malpractice lawyer if you did not get the appropriate standard of care.

Whenever possible, document or report the pain, suffering, and discomfort you experience due to medical negligence. If the injury keeps you from leading a normal life, keep a record of the daily activities you cannot do or struggle to do.

If you have to seek additional medical treatment because of your injuries, note how often you go, what your treatment plan is, and how much you’ve paid for each visit. Your additional medical treatment can be included in the damages you request during your medical malpractice claim.

Finally, you should speak to our legal team as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the more likely it is that your claim will be undervalued or denied. By pursuing a legal case immediately, you can collect and present strong evidence without forgetting or losing track of key details. Call our law office today to start.

Your dedicated malpractice attorney will provide a clearer indication of the possible damages in a medical malpractice lawsuit. There was a cap on claims for non-economic damages (declared unconstitutional in 2010), but there is no cap on economic damages.    

Every medical malpractice case is different, and your damages will depend on the extent of your injuries and your financial losses. However, many victims request the following:

Economic Damages

Economic damages include any damages with a specific dollar value attached. These might be bills that you paid out of pocket or losses you suffered because of your injuries. Economic damages could include:

• Medical bills, both past and future
• Medications
• Physical therapy and rehabilitation appointments
• Transportation to and from medical appointments
• Lost wages
• Loss of future income

Non-Economic Damages

Non-economic damages do not have a specific dollar amount attached to them. Instead, they have to do with your well-being and the emotional trauma you suffered. These damages include:

• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Permanent disability
• Permanent scarring or disfigurement
• Loss of enjoyment of life

Every personal injury claim is subject to a statute of limitations. This statute is state-specific, and it sets the time limit for your personal injury lawsuit.

The Georgia Statute of Limitations on filing a medical malpractice lawsuit is:

• Two years from the date when “an injury or death arising from a negligent or wrongful act or omission occurred”   

After this statute of limitations has expired, you will no longer be able to seek compensation in court. Two years may sound like a long time, but collecting evidence and filing paperwork may take longer than you’d think. The best way to get full and total compensation for your experience is by contacting a medical malpractice attorney as soon as possible.

Georgia law protects persons providing emergency care (good Samaritans), for example, at the scene of an accident, from certain medical malpractice lawsuits. For instance, if a bystander rushes to help an injured person after a car accident but they end up injuring the victim more, Good Samaritan laws prevent the victim from suing the liable party.

Good Samaritans include:

• Medical providers, surgeons, EMS personnel, and anyone licensed to practice medicine who is rendering aid outside of their job duties
• Medical providers who are rendering free services to non-profits or schools
• Anyone providing disaster relief who is acting in good faith
• Anyone using an AED defibrillator to save someone

It’s important to note that Good Samaritan laws only protect those who are acting in good faith and without intentional misconduct. The intention is to encourage people to help others in need, especially after an emergency. If you aren’t sure whether or not Good Samaritan laws apply to your case, contact our law firm today for clarification.

Medical malpractice claims are some of the most complex personal injury cases. Providing the right kind of evidence is essential, as is contacting medical experts for their testimonies. Our personal injury lawyer is here to guide you through your case from beginning to end, fighting for your rights until you’ve received compensation for your injuries.

As your legal team, we’ll do the following:

Investigate Your Case

Every medical malpractice case is different, which is why we always take the time to review your claim and the specific circumstances of your case. We’ll identify all liable parties and tell you more about your legal options going forward.

Gather Evidence

Your medical records are essential in a medical malpractice claim. We’ll help you gather the right evidence to prove the extent of your injuries and your suffering.

Speak to Medical Professionals

Medical testimony is the key to a medical malpractice case. We’ll connect with the right medical professionals who can review your records and give their testimony on the extent of your injuries.

Negotiate With Liable Parties

In many cases, medical malpractice claims can be settled outside of court. However, most hospitals and medical offices have legal teams to protect them from lawsuits. We can enter into negotiations to get you the highest settlement possible for your case.

File a Lawsuit

Sometimes, the best way to get full compensation and seek justice is to take your case to court. If negotiations aren’t possible, we’ll gather all your evidence and file a lawsuit against the liable party. We can then present your case before a judge to get you the outcome you deserve.

The medical field is highly technical, and a medical malpractice lawyer, such as Zach Meeks at Meeks Impact Law, will guide you through the process while fighting for your rights.

Meeks Impact Law is a small client-focused personal injury law firm in Cumming, Georgia. Our team includes a legal nurse consultant who is also a certified ER nurse. Do you need a medical malpractice lawyer? Contact Meeks Impact Law today by calling 678-341-5212.