I need an experienced malpractice Lawyer,,,, any suggestions?

Malpractice lawyers take cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning there is no fee unless there is a recovery. Avvo has a great lawyer finder tool to locate an attorney close to your home.

As Mr. Lassen indicated, Avvo's "Find a Lawyer" link is an excellent place to start. Also, inquire through the local bar association, as well as the Georgia Trials Lawyer's association.

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Georgia has a professional negligence statute that requires a medical expert sign an affidavit that states the doctor in question breached an applicable standard of care, and this substandard care caused the injury complained of. These cases are tough to win, and they cost a great deal of money for an attorney to litigate. Many cases are not accepted, because the estimated verdict in the case would be too low to justify litigating the case through a jury trial. This means that some cases that appear to have legal merit, and not accepted because they are not economically feasible to litigate. Your sister should see a medical malpractice attorney in the Macon or Atlanta area. Counsel can order her medical records, and have them reviewed by an outside medical expert. If medical negligence is indicated in the review, the case will be further analyzed to determine if a lawsuit should be filed. Georgia in general has a two year statute of limitations, so time is of the essence here.

The fact that your sister has seen a new surgeon is a good first step. As someone else pointed out, a medical malpractice lawsuit in Georgia must include a sworn, written affidavit from a medical professional that they reviewed the case and found at least one negligent act or omission, and this doctor may or may not be willing to provide such a statement. Surgical errors can not only lead to the need for additional surgery, they can result in permanent loss of function or other irreversible consequences, so there definitely are situations in which a malpractice action is the recommended road to achieving a just resolution. An experienced medical malpractice lawyer should be able to review the basic facts of your sister’s experience and evaluate whether a lawsuit is advisable. You may find this information about Georgia malpractice law helpful: http://www.manninjurylaw.com/practice-areas/medical-malpractice/