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If you live in Atlanta and have a possible medical malpractice or birth injury lawsuit, an attorney from our practice can help. Please contact Zevin & Rosenbloum using the form below to arrange a free case evaluation.
Zevin & Rosenbloum, P.C.
230 Peachtree Street,
N.W. Suite 2275
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1534
Phone: (866) 730-1983
Fax:(866)730-1983
Nearly 200,000 auto accidents occur in the greater Atlanta area every year, resulting in approximately 70,000 injuries. Many accident victims do not realize that they may be entitled to compensation, especially if they have been seriously injured. Having handled thousands of Atlanta auto accident and personal injury cases, our attorneys can determine whether you have a viable case and, if so, see it through to a successful conclusion. If you believe you might have a case, we invite you to schedule an appointment to speak with one of our attorneys. Your initial consultation will be free, and our payment is contingent, meaning that if we don’t win your case, we don’t get paid.
Atlanta Medical Malpractice and Birth Injury Lawsuits – Let an Attorney Help
Although doctors and nurses are deservedly among the most trusted professionals in general, some make mistakes that can have serious consequences. Even though these mistakes are almost always unintentional, their effects on the victim and his or her loved ones can be far-reaching – some cases even result in wrongful death. The lawyers at Zevin & Rosenbloum in Atlanta understand medical malpractice and birth injury law, and each attorney from our office treats victims of medical malpractice and their families with the utmost compassion. We have the experience necessary to help victims of these terrible situations and their loved ones obtain the compensation they deserve.
Definition of Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is generally defined as improper or negligent care given to a patient by a medical professional that results in injury or death. Therefore, when medical professionals fail to act as a competent peer would in a similar situation, they are as likely to be held liable as they would if they had acted improperly.
Types of Common Medical Mistakes
Though there are a wide range of mistakes possible in the medical world, there are some that are more common than others:
- Failure to diagnose, or misdiagnosis – If a patient shows symptoms that most doctors would diagnose as a certain condition, a physician who fails to diagnose the condition may be held liable. The victim must prove, however, that the symptoms were obvious enough for the average doctor to diagnose them correctly.
- Surgical errors – These can be as blatant as operating on the wrong part of the body, performing the wrong procedure, or accidentally leaving surgical instruments inside the patient. They can also be more subtle, such as an unintended nick or cut that poses problems to the patient later.
- Medication errors – Often following a misdiagnosis, doctors occasionally prescribe the wrong kind of medication to patients. They can also prescribe the wrong dosage, or fail to prescribe medication that is needed.
- Anesthesia mistakes – Many surgical and dental procedures use an anesthetic to help the patient deal with pain. If it is incorrectly administered, it can cause permanent nerve damage, cardiovascular irregularities, stroke, seizure, and death.
- Psychiatric malpractice – Similar to other medical professionals, psychiatrists can make mistakes that harm their patients. These can include a failure to diagnose a patient, medication errors, violating the patient’s right to privacy, and committing emotional abuse.
- Cosmetic surgical errors – If a patient undergoes cosmetic surgery and receives results that are not what they wanted, it can be considered medical malpractice. Victims must show, however, that they effectively communicated their preferences to the doctor before the procedure.
As the lawyers at our Atlanta practice know, medical malpractice and birth injury lawsuits require an experienced attorney with dedication and an intimate knowledge of state and federal law. This area of litigation is dynamic and often confusing, and an experienced lawyer is essential to help ensure the success of a lawsuit.
Birth Injuries
A birth injury is often difficult to diagnose until months or years after it has occurred. Unfortunately, injuries sustained at birth can have lasting effects, including cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, autism, epilepsy, and mental retardation. In order for a birth injury case to be successful, the infant’s family must prove that the doctor who performed the delivery acted improperly and made a mistake where a competent doctor would have acted differently. These mistakes can include:
- Cesarean section errors – A mistimed or badly performed C-section can endanger both the mother and baby, and cause permanent damage to both.
- Fetal distress – A failure to notice or act on signs of fetal distress can cause many different problems, including a lack of oxygen to the baby.
- Breech delivery – Though it may be necessary sometimes, a breech delivery has a much greater chance of injuring the baby and should be avoided whenever possible. A doctor that performs an unnecessary breech delivery may be found liable for medical malpractice.
- Strain or rough handling – Strain placed on the baby during delivery can damage nerves in the neck and head, causing cerebral palsy or Erb’s palsy. The family of the affected infant must prove, however, that the strain was excessive.
Based in Atlanta, we have handled many medical malpractice and birth injury lawsuits. Each attorney at Zevin & Rosenbloum has the experience and resources available to stay on top of this complex and emotionally charged area of law.
Contact Our Practice
For more information, please contact our Atlanta practice. Medical malpractice and birth injury lawsuits require an attorney who is both dedicated and compassionate, qualities that our clients regularly ascribe to the lawyers at Zevin & Rosenbloum. With more than 40 years of combined experience and tens of thousands of successful cases to our credit, we have the tools to help our clients achieve the compensation they deserve.