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Holding The Negligent Party Accountable Is Crucial

Malpractice claims are governed by a complex set of laws and statutes. The medical malpractice lawyers at the law firm of Dodd & Burnham utilize a valuable resource pool of personal experience, medical specialists and expert witnesses to prepare, document and present your medical negligence claim. Our negligence lawyers work diligently to identify potentially liable actions, including:

  • Surgical errors or medical negligence
  • Birthing injuries and accidents
  • Brain and spinal cord injuries
  • Misdiagnosis or failure to diagnosis
  • Negligent administration of anesthesia
  • Misuse of medical devices
  • Nurses’ failure to monitor patients
  • Substandard care and negligent abuse

We truly appreciate your financial need to recover damages for your immediate injuries as well as future expenses for ongoing healthcare costs.

Statutes Of Limitations For Georgia Malpractice Claims

The statutes of limitations for medical malpractice in Georgia is typically two years from the date of injury or the negligent act that caused hard to the patient. Our team of medical malpractice lawyers can explain any exceptions during your initial consultation but the need exists to act in a timely manner to protect your rights for recovery. Generally, a qualified expert must provide an affidavit detailing the medical negligence or omission that forms the basis of the medical malpractice claim. If you fail to file the affidavit within the specified time frame, your negligence complaint is subject to dismissal. By agreement, the parties to a medical malpractice claim can initiate arbitration by petitioning the court to appoint a referee but, to do so, you must be represented by an attorney.

Questions? Call Today.

If you looking for medical malpractice attorneys in Valdosta and other south Georgia communities, contact Dodd & Burnham at 229-474-3609 for a free consultation to discuss the specifics of your case. We can arrange to meet with you at our law office, your hospital room, your care facility, your home or another designated location.