Bedsores

Introduction to Bedsore Malpractice in Georgia

Bedsore malpractice, also known as pressure ulcers or pressure sores, is a troubling condition that occurs when healthcare providers fail to meet the expected standard of care in preventing and treating these painful wounds. In Georgia, as in other states, medical professionals are obligated to provide diligent care to prevent the development of bedsores, particularly in individuals who are immobile, elderly, or have underlying health conditions. When negligence or errors occur in patient care, it can lead to the formation and worsening of bedsores, causing severe pain and complications.

Causes of Bedsore Malpractice

Bedsore malpractice can transpire due to various factors, often resulting from inadequate monitoring and care. One common cause is failing to reposition bedridden or immobile patients regularly, leading to prolonged pressure on vulnerable areas of the body. Inadequate attention to hygiene, nutrition, and hydration can exacerbate the condition, making patients more susceptible to bedsores. Furthermore, healthcare facilities that are understaffed or lack proper training in bedsore prevention may contribute to cases of malpractice.

Negligence in Bedsore Prevention and Treatment

Negligence in bedsore malpractice cases can manifest as a failure to implement preventative measures, such as regular turning of patients, using specialized pressure-relieving mattresses, or conducting proper skin assessments. Additionally, healthcare providers may neglect to monitor patients’ skin conditions, detect early signs of bedsores, or provide timely treatment to prevent further deterioration. Failure to obtain informed consent for certain procedures or not adequately informing patients and their families about the risk of developing bedsores can also contribute to malpractice cases.

Legal Recourse for Bedsore Malpractice Victims in Georgia

Victims of bedsore malpractice and their families in Atlanta and throughout Georgia have the right to seek legal remedies to address the physical, emotional, and financial challenges they face. Our Georgia law firm specializes in handling cases involving bedsore negligence and has a strong record of advocating for patients affected by medical negligence. We understand the distressing impact bedsores can have on individuals and are committed to holding negligent healthcare providers accountable for their actions or omissions.

Contact Our Atlanta Bedsore Malpractice Attorneys

If you suspect that you or a loved one has suffered from bedsores due to medical negligence in Georgia, our experienced attorneys are here to help. We offer a free consultation to evaluate your case, answer your questions, and provide you with the legal guidance and representation needed to pursue justice. Our compassionate team is dedicated to helping you secure the compensation and accountability you deserve, ensuring a better quality of life for those affected by bedsore malpractice. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can assist you during this challenging time.

No. That’s like asking, “I need brain surgery; can my primary care provider do it?” For brain surgery, you need a brain surgeon. For a bedsore malpractice case, you need a medical malpractice attorney. Davis Adams exclusively represents medical malpractice victims; that’s why you won’t find information about personal injury cases on this website. In contrast, most other firms that solicit medical malpractice clients primarily handle car wrecks and other personal injury cases. Just visit their websites, and you’ll see.

You have one opportunity to make the right decision for your Georgia medical malpractice case. We recommend asking every lawyer the following questions before making your choice:

Is your practice dedicated exclusively to medical malpractice cases?

If not, what percentage of your firm’s cases involve medical malpractice?

How many medical malpractice cases in Georgia have you successfully handled in the past 12 months?

Can you provide examples of Georgia medical malpractice cases similar to mine that you’ve successfully resolved?

Is your firm based in Georgia, with a long history of winning cases throughout the state?

When you’ve asked these questions and listened to the responses, you’ll likely discover that few law firms — other than Davis Adams — can provide good answers. We’d be honored to have the opportunity to speak with you.

Like all reputable medical malpractice law firms in Georgia, our firm operates on a contingency fee model. If we recover money for our clients, we earn a percentage. If we don’t recover any money, we’re paid nothing. Don’t be fooled by the flashy TV and billboard lawyers who advertise “No fee unless you win” as if they’re offering a special deal. They’re not – all reputable law firms offer the same contingency fee payment structure.

A variety of people may be able to file a bedsore claim in Georgia, including: 

A person injured by medical malpractice (or their representative) can file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Georgia to recover special damages (medical bills, lost wages, etc.) and general damages (commonly referred to as “pain and suffering”); 

The spouse of a person injured by medical malpractice can file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Georgia to recover for loss of consortium (essentially, harm to the marital relationship); 

The spouse, parents, or child of a person killed by medical malpractice can file a wrongful death medical malpractice lawsuit in Georgia to recover for the “full value of the life” of the decedent; and 

The estate representative for a person killed by medical malpractice can file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Georgia to recover for the pain and suffering the decedent experienced before death, medical bills and final expenses, and in some cases, the full value of the decedent’s life (on behalf of the decedent’s next of kin).

Every Georgia medical malpractice case involving a bedsore is different. Some take a few months, and some take a few years. As a general rule, we’ve traditionally advised our clients that their case will likely settle or go to trial within 24 months of our firm being hired. However, as the court system continues to recover from the Covid backlog, getting a case to trial now takes closer to 36 months.

We’d encourage you to run — don’t walk — away from any lawyer who tells you what your bedsore malpractice case is “worth” before doing the work necessary to answer that question honestly. Before any lawyer can begin to value your case, they must engage you as a client, meet with you to hear and understand the story of what happened, order and analyze your medical records, hire expert witnesses, determine the venue for your case (the county in which the lawsuit would be filed), and confirm that amount of insurance coverage available from the defendant(s). Until those tasks are completed, no good lawyer will attempt to give you a reliable estimate as to what your case may be worth.

Because our firm is designed to be small and highly specialized, we’re selective in the cases we can take. At any given time, we’re typically litigating about 10 cases — and each year, we receive about 1700 inquiries from prospective clients. While we’d like to help more people, we’re not willing to sacrifice the quality of our work. Thus, we limit our engagements to those involving death or catastrophic harm, where we feel like we can make the greatest impact for the client.

The majority of Georgia medical malpractice cases are resolved through settlements prior to reaching trial, but it’s crucial to approach each case with the possibility of trial in mind from the very beginning. The reason is simple: we cannot predict which cases will ultimately go before a jury. Consequently, our medical malpractice lawyers litigate every case with a focus on trial preparation. This approach not only strengthens our client’s position during pre-trial settlement negotiations but also ensures that we are fully prepared to present our case to a jury should a negotiated resolution prove unattainable.

Yes, we routinely take complex cases around the country that require our advanced level of medical negligence expertise. To date, we’ve helped medical malpractice victims in 46 states.

Our marketing people tell us this should be the first FAQ, not the last. We disagree. You should have the opportunity to learn who we are and what we’re all about before we ask for your trust in handling your medical malpractice case. We hope the information you’ve already seen gives you a sense of what makes us different, and better.

Why do we think we’re better?

First, we’re laser-focused on one thing: helping medical malpractice victims in serious cases, all day, every day. That’s a commitment we’ve made. By contrast, most other lawyers claiming to handle medical malpractice cases spend the majority of their time working on matters other than medical malpractice — car and truck wrecks, etc. Our dedication to those injured by medical negligence sets us apart.

Second, we know Georgia; it’s home for us and always has been. We’ve earned our reputation as effective and respected Georgia medical malpractice attorneys among judges, court clerks, defense lawyers, risk managers, claims adjusters, and mediators over nearly two decades. Our deep local knowledge and long-standing relationships in the legal and medical communities are absolutely essential to getting the best results for our clients.

Finally, we’ve consistently achieved extraordinary results for victims of medical negligence in Atlanta and throughout Georgia. You can see what we’ve accomplished on the Case Results page of this website, and what our clients think of us on the Client Reviews page. The people who’ve hired and trusted us in their time of greatest need are glad they did. And that’s what matters most of all.