Fulton County Maternity Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Fulton County Maternity Medical Malpractice Attorney

Childbirth should be a time of hope and joy, not fear and regret. Unfortunately, for too many Fulton County families, the birth of a child is a traumatic event due to preventable medical errors. If your child or you were injured due to the negligence of medical staff during childbirth, a knowledgeable Fulton County maternity medical malpractice lawyer can discover what happened and seek justice from the parties at fault.

Understanding Maternity Medical Malpractice

Maternity medical malpractice is negligence by a healthcare provider during pregnancy, labor, delivery, or the immediate postpartum period that causes injury to the mother, the child, or both. These are not minor mistakes. Maternity malpractice is a serious breach of the standard of care.

Because maternity care is often time-critical, what makes maternity malpractice so tragic is that the negligent provider either missed a window of opportunity to prevent the injury or the provider failed to act in a timely manner. When these errors are made, they can easily lead to permanent injury or death.

For example, a provider might not notice or properly react to fetal distress during labor. They might fail to perform a needed C-section in time or conduct one improperly. A provider might not properly manage a high-risk pregnancy, or they might fail to diagnose and treat a maternal condition, like preeclampsia or infection. Problems with labor induction or anesthesia administration can also cause serious injury.

These and other failures in the standard of care result in a baby suffering brain damage, developmental delays, or birth trauma. They could also cause maternal complications and injury. When they do, they can be the basis for a birth injury claim. If the right care could have prevented the injury, the family is within their rights to pursue legal action and compensation.

Maternity Malpractice in Fulton County

Fulton County is also home to some of the most recognized hospitals in Georgia, such as:

• Northside Hospital Atlanta
• Grady Memorial Hospital
• Emory University Hospital Midtown
• Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

All these hospitals have a high yearly number of deliveries. Northside Hospital Atlanta has been ranked among the top in the country for the busiest maternity hospitals.

Fulton County is a major medical center in the state. However, it is not exempt from the state’s maternal health disparities. The maternal mortality rate in Georgia was 33.9 per 100,000 births, with a total of 169 deaths during this time period. Black women are more than twice as likely to die from a pregnancy-related issue in Georgia than White women.

This is due to issues such as implicit bias, delayed treatment, and lack of follow-up care. Because of this, it is even more important to choose an attorney who knows the medical and cultural aspects of your case. Some hospitals even prohibit families from documenting their own birth experiences, which can later impact a family’s ability to prove what happened during delivery.

Signs You May Have Experienced Maternity Medical Malpractice

Often, it takes days or even weeks for families to discover that they were a victim of maternity malpractice. You may only realize something was wrong if your baby was unexpectedly sent to the NICU without explanation or delivery-related symptoms were ignored when a C-section occurred.

Your healthcare providers might fail to communicate or ignore you. You might experience sudden issues during your stay. All these are warning signs. In any of these cases, if something seemed amiss with your childbirth experience, don’t hesitate to contact a maternity medical malpractice attorney. You can discuss your situation and obtain honest answers about what truly happened.

Fulton Maternity Medical Malpractice Laws

In Georgia, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice is two years from the date of injury or death. Georgia also requires that all medical malpractice claims be accompanied by an affidavit of a medical professional, who certifies that malpractice likely occurred. Unlike other states, Georgia does not place a limit on damages in medical malpractice claims. This means victims can seek full recovery for:

• Medical bills, including rehabilitation efforts, follow-up surgeries, and medications
• Any long-term care needed for the mother and baby
• Pain and suffering, such as physical pain and emotional suffering
• Lost wages, including any future loss of earning potential caused by the injury
• Permanent disability
• Wrongful death

If you have suffered from medical malpractice that has placed a financial burden on you, hire a maternity medical malpractice lawyer with experience in maternity medical malpractice cases. They can get you the compensation you deserve.

How a Maternity Medical Malpractice Attorney Can Help

You never expect your maternity care to result in a medical malpractice case. The birth of your child should have been one of the happiest days of your life. Unfortunately, for many families, that dream gives way to a nightmare of complex medical problems and a fight for survival. We can examine details of your situation and identify who bears responsibility.

At The Tolson Firm, LLC, we can go over medical records, consult obstetric and neonatal professionals, and determine whether a provider’s treatment or lack of treatment fell below the appropriate standard of care.

Our legal team handles all the necessary legal paperwork and communication with insurance companies. We can meet Georgia’s procedural requirements while calculating your damages, such as long-term medical costs and lost income. Our counsel can help you make an informed compensation decision.

Most of all, we can give you a voice in a system designed to protect the hospitals, not the patients. Together, we can make sure negligent providers are held accountable, and you can take a step toward justice and healing.

About The Tolson Firm, LLC

At The Tolson Firm, LLC, we are passionate about serving victims of medical negligence with compassion and focused attention. We are a Black-led law firm proud to represent families throughout Georgia who have experienced maternity malpractice.

We recognize how these cases impact you, both physically and emotionally, and drain your finances. Fortunately, we can support your pursuit of accountability and justice. When hospitals fall short, we have the experience and resolve it takes to protect your rights and secure meaningful results.

Contact Us Today

If you suffered damages due to maternity medical malpractice, The Tolson Firm, LLC, can seek the justice and compensation you deserve. Contact us today to learn more.