What Is Medical Malpractice? 

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​When you place your trust in a doctor, nurse, hospital, or medical provider, you expect safe, professional care. But when that trust is broken by negligence, the consequences can be devastating — even life-altering.At Williams & Durall, we hold medical professionals accountable for careless or reckless actions that cause harm. If you or a loved one has suffered due to medical malpractice in Georgia, we’re ready to fight for you.

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Types of Medical Malpractice Cases We Handle ​

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• Misdiagnosis & Delayed Diagnosis (cancer, heart attacks, strokes)

• Surgical Errors & Anesthesia Mistakes

• Birth Injuries (cerebral palsy, oxygen deprivation, delivery trauma)

• Medication Errors (wrong prescription, dangerous drug interactions)

• Hospital Negligence & Infections

• Failure to Obtain Informed Consent

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Georgia’s Medical Malpractice Laws ​

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 Georgia-specific laws in simple terms:

📌 Statute of Limitations:

• Generally: 2 years from the injury date

• Exceptions: Up to 5 years for delayed discovery cases

• Minors & Mentally Incapacitated Patients: Special extensions apply

📌 Expert Affidavit Requirement (unique to Georgia):

• In Georgia, victims must submit an affidavit from a medical expert when filing a lawsuit.

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Our firm works with top medical experts to strengthen your case.

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🚨 What Qualifies as Medical Malpractice?

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Medical malpractice happens when a healthcare provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care, resulting in injury, illness, or death. We handle cases involving:

• Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis

• Surgical errors or wrong-site surgery

• Medication or prescription errors

• Birth injuries (to mother or child)

• Anesthesia mistakes

• Failure to order proper testing or imaging

• Infections due to unsanitary conditions

• Early discharge or lack of follow-up care

Even highly trained professionals make mistakes. When those mistakes cause harm, they should be held legally accountable.

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🏥 Common Injuries in Medical Negligence Cases

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Medical errors can cause serious, often irreversible injuries, including:

• Permanent disability or disfigurement

• Brain damage or cognitive decline

• Spinal cord injuries

• Paralysis or nerve damage

• Stroke or cardiac complications

• Birth defects or infant death

• Emotional trauma and PTSD

• Death (wrongful death claims for families)

If something "didn’t feel right" after a medical visit or procedure, trust your instincts and speak with a lawyer immediately.

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🔍 How Do You Prove Medical Malpractice in Georgia?

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To successfully prove a malpractice case in Georgia, we must show:

1. A provider-patient relationship existed

2. The provider breached the standard of care

3. That breach caused direct harm to the patient

4. The harm resulted in damages (physical, emotional, or financial)

We consult with leading medical experts, analyze records, and uncover evidence to build a compelling case for compensation.

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💰 What Compensation Can You Recover?

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Medical negligence can result in enormous physical and financial costs. Our firm fights to recover damages for:

• Medical expenses (past, ongoing, and future)

• Cost of revision surgeries or corrective treatment

• Lost income and future earnings

• Pain and suffering

• Disability and loss of independence

• Loss of enjoyment of life

• Funeral and burial costs (in wrongful death cases)

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You deserve to be made whole — and we pursue the maximum compensation under Georgia law.

 

👨🏾‍⚖️ Why Choose Williams & Durall?

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• 🏛️ Skilled in complex medical malpractice litigation

• 🧠 Access to Georgia’s top medical experts

• 💼 Experience negotiating with hospitals and insurers

• 🫱🏾‍🫲🏿 Dedicated to client relationships and justice

• 📍 Serving clients across Atlanta, Augusta, Macon, Savannah, and beyond

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We’re known for handling challenging, high-stakes cases and securing life-changing results.

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🧑🏽‍🍼 Birth Injury or Infant Malpractice?

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We also represent families in tragic cases involving:

• Cerebral palsy

• Brachial plexus injuries

• Shoulder dystocia

• Oxygen deprivation

• Undiagnosed fetal distress

• Improper C-section timing

• Wrongful death of newborn or mother

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Your child deserves a strong start in life. We’re here to make sure that happens.

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📆 Don’t Wait — Malpractice Claims Have Strict Time Limits

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In Georgia, the statute of limitations for most medical malpractice claims is 2 years from the date of injury (or discovery). However, the law includes exceptions and shorter deadlines in certain cases.

Time is of the essence — and the hospital is already building a defense. Let us begin your case today.

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📲 Get Help from Georgia’s Trusted Medical Malpractice Attorneys

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Don’t let a negligent hospital or doctor sweep their mistakes under the rug. At Williams & Durall, we take on the powerful — and win.

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