Each year, thousands of patients' lives are forever changed due to preventable healthcare mistakes.Most medical errors are preventable. However, the healthcare system in the United States prioritizes speed and efficiency. This can result in patients dying from preventable medical errors, and over a million more suffer injuries that impact them the rest of their lives.

At Sommers Schwartz, P.C., we proudly represent individuals and families in Georgia medical malpractice lawsuits. For over 45 years, Sommers Schwartz attorneys have been helping patients get their lives back on track after suffering from the lifechanging effects of pharmaceutical errors, surgical mistakes, misdiagnoses and misread tests and other forms of medical negligence.

Medical Malpractice in Georgia

Doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals accept a crucial duty when they decide to work in the healthcare industry. At some point, nearly everyone will visit a medical professional, whether it be in an emergency room, operating room or an outpatient visit to a primary care provider. For the most part, healthcare providers help patients overcome their ailments; however, occasionally a medical professional's negligence causes real harm to a patient.

A medical malpractice case can be based on any type of medical error. Given that medicine, and healthcare more broadly, is a large field, there are various types of medical negligence, including:

• Misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose
• Failure to follow up with a patient regarding a course of treatment
• Unnecessary surgery
• Incorrect surgery
• Failure to order appropriate testing
• Prescribing the wrong medication or the wrong dose of medication
• Surgical errors
• Healthcare-associated infections
• Pressure ulcers or bedsores
• Fatal medical negligence

After suffering from a medical error, there will be questions. Not all mistakes are straightforward, and you may be unsure whether the doctor violated a duty of care. You may have questions about where to obtain the best follow-up medical care, whether you will need an expert witness, or what types of compensation you may be able to recover.

Hiring a medical malpractice attorney in Georgia can help you level the playing field. Sommers Schwartz team of malpractice lawyers brings a broad network of well-respected medical experts to the table that we use to help prove our clients' claims.

What to Expect When Working with Our Dedicated Team of Medical Malpractice Lawyers

If you or a loved one suffered as the result of an incident of Georgia medical malpractice, contact the dedicated team of attorneys at Sommer Schwartz, P.C. Since the firm was founded in the 1970s, Sommers Schwartz has stood out as a pioneer in the field of medical negligence, fighting for the rights of injured individuals as well as their families. Our team of experienced attorneys handles all types of medical malpractice cases in Atlanta and across the state, helping our clients obtain the compensation they need to move on with their life.