Medical Malpractice is one of the most critical areas of healthcare law. It refers to instances where a patient suffers harm due to incompetent, negligent, or incorrect actions by medical personnel. In Georgia, patients increasingly turn to courts to protect their rights. Disputes may involve misdiagnosis, surgical errors, improper treatment, or lack of informed consent. This service is designed for both injured patients seeking compensation and doctors/clinics needing defense against baseless accusations. Malpractice cases require not only legal but also deep medical expertise.
Specialists on Legal.ge offer qualified legal assistance in medical disputes:
- Medico-Legal Assessment: Auditing medical records and obtaining independent expert opinions to determine if negligence occurred.
- Compensation Claims: Preparing claims for material (medical costs, lost income) and moral damages.
- Agency Representation: Participating in professional liability hearings at the Regulation Agency.
- Court Litigation: Defending interests in civil (damages) or criminal proceedings.
- Mediation: Resolving disputes between clinic and patient out of court, ensuring confidentiality.
In practice, establishing a causal link between the doctor's action and the outcome is most difficult. For example, a patient's condition might worsen due to the natural course of the disease, not doctor error. For doctors, proving adherence to guidelines and protocols is crucial. For patients, solid evidence of standard violation is needed. Often, clinics try to settle disputes to avoid reputational damage.
In Georgia, medical liability is regulated by the Civil Code (tort obligations), the Law "On Patient Rights," and the Criminal Code. It is important to know that statutes of limitations apply, so timely action is essential.
Working with a specialist begins with requesting medical history (Form 100). The lawyer analyzes records and advises whether starting a dispute is worthwhile, saving time and money.
Legal.ge gives you access to lawyers experienced in the most complex medical disputes. Establishing truth in medicine is hard, but our experts will help you achieve justice.
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