Medical Malpractice

Georgia Medical Malpractice Claims Attorneys

People entrust medical professionals with their lives every day with the expectation that they will receive the exceptional medical care. While the majority of doctors, nurses and hospitals provide uncompromising medical care, some fail to live up to people's expectations. According to a recent study conducted by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences, about 98,000 people are killed every year because of medical malpractice. At the Augusta, Georgia, law firm of Burnside Wall, we represent people in medical malpractice claims after they or a loved one has fallen victim to a medical error.

Many of the people who are injured because of medical malpractice never seek financial compensation for their injuries. It is estimated by the National Academy Press that medical malpractice costs the country between $17 billion and $24 billion every year. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed because of medical malpractice, you should contact one of our lawyers for a no-cost and no-obligation initial consultation.

Types of Medical Malpractice Claims

Serious injury can result from all manner of medical mistakes committed by doctors, nurses and other medical professionals at the Medical College of Georgia, VA, University Hospital, Eisenhower Medical Center, Doctors Hospital and Joseph M. Still Burn Center. Since 1978, our firm has been representing people throughout Georgia in medical malpractice claims related to:

• Surgical errors and complications
• Misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose
• Medication errors
• Birth injuries
• Failure to detect and treat infections

You do not have to endure the pain associated with medical malpractice any longer. While no medical professional can guarantee success, he or she must abide by a professional standard of care. When the failure to adhere to this standard injures you, you deserve financial compensation.

To speak to one of our experienced attorneys about your medical malpractice claim, you should contact the law office of Burnside Wall in Augusta, Georgia, for a free initial consultation.