Atlanta Nursing Negligence Attorneys

Nurses are required to adhere to standard of care when attending to patients. Whether it involves a mother in labor, a patient recovery from surgery, or a patient in hospital for diagnostic reasons, vital signs should be monitored and a clean, sterile environment maintained when necessary. At the Olson Law Firm, our lawyers represent victims of nursing negligence involving injuries and medical complications that could - and should - have been prevented by following standard treatment protocols and best practices. Our attorneys consult medical and nursing experts in order to review the actions of nurses in order to identify departures from accept procedures and general negligence on their part.

If you have been injured due negligence on the part of a nurse, contact medical malpractice lawyers at the law office of Olson Law Firm today. We can evaluate your case and determine if the evidence available warrants brings a nursing malpractice suit against those responsible for your injuries.

Injuries and Nursing Negligence

The Olson Law Firm represents clients suffering from the following kinds of injuries due to nursing negligence:

• Infection
• Unnoticed fetal distress
• Ignored symptoms
• Failure to recognize heart attack, stroke, meningitis
• Administered wrong drug
• Development of bed sores
• Dehydration
• Lack of response to patient call that results in serious injury

The Cost of Nursing Negligence

Serious medical complications that occur as a result of negligent nursing care can result in disability, lost wages, serious medical complications, and loss in quality of life. Our attorneys work with economists and life care planners who can accurately and thoroughly document and determine the costs of nursing negligence to our client. Using cost-data from HMOs and the insurance industry, we know what costs are associated with different medical conditions and injuries. We have the resources and knowledge needed to confront insurance companies and demand a fair, just award or settlement.

Contact Nursing Negligence Attorneys at the Olson Law Firm

If you have clearly been injured by a nurse's inattention or negligence, contact our office today. While we carefully screen our cases to determine if nursing malpractice has occurred, we are prepared to investigate your case and analyze the facts and evidence involved.