Georgia Medical Malpractice Attorney Helping You With Damage Claims
When a medical professional’s mistake leaves you with a severe injury, the impact ripples through every part of your life. It is not just about the physical pain. It is about the sudden mountain of hospital bills, the inability to return to your job and the emotional toll on your family. At The Olson Law Firm, LLC, we know that no amount of money can undo the harm, but it can provide the resources you need to move forward.
Attorney Erik Olson has over 25 years of experience helping families secure the compensation they deserve. While we are based in Atlanta, we represent victims of medical malpractice or negligence across Georgia in high-stakes claims. If you are facing a life-altering injury, we are here to help you understand what medical malpractice damages in Georgia may be available to you.
Types Of Compensation Available For Your Recovery
In Georgia, the law allows you to pursue “compensatory damages,” which aim to make you whole again. These damages ensure that every specific hardship you face is included in your claim.
Economic Damages
These are the tangible financial losses that come with a paper trail. They include medical bills and future care costs, such as surgeries, long-term rehabilitation and home modifications. We also pursue lost wages and loss of earning capacity if your injury prevents you from working now or in the future.
Noneconomic Damages
These cover the intangible human cost of malpractice. This includes pain and suffering damages, mental anguish and the loss of enjoyment of life. In cases where negligence leads to a tragic loss, we also pursue wrongful death damages for the full value of the life lost.
Valuing Your Life-Altering Loss
Calculating the true value of a claim is a complex process. For financial losses, we look at your current receipts. We also work with economists to project the cost of care over a lifetime. We want to make sure you never have to worry about how to pay for your needs years from now.
When it comes to pain and suffering compensation, there is no set “price tag.” Juries are asked to use their “enlightened conscience” to determine a fair amount. We often use methods like the multiplier method – multiplying your total financial losses by a specific number – or a daily rate to show the jury the depth of your daily struggle. We thoroughly document how your injury has changed your day-to-day reality.
Georgia’s Stance On Compensation Limits
Many often wonder if there is a cap on medical malpractice damages. For a long time, Georgia tried to enforce medical malpractice compensation limits. However, the Georgia Supreme Court ruled that caps on medical malpractice damages for noneconomic losses are unconstitutional.
This means there is no “ceiling” on what a jury can award you for your pain and suffering. While there is a standard limit on punitive damages (meant to punish extreme recklessness), your primary economic and noneconomic damages are not capped. This allows us to fight for the maximum recovery based on the actual severity of your injury, not an arbitrary number set by the legislature.
Secure The Advocacy You Deserve In A Medical Malpractice Claim
The legal requirements of a malpractice claim in Georgia require a steady, experienced hand. At The Olson Law Firm, LLC, we provide the counsel needed to hold powerful medical institutions accountable. Call us at 404-448-2806 or fill out our contact form to schedule a consultation.