Wrongful death litigation may become necessary when a family believes medical negligence resulting in death caused or contributed to the loss of a loved one.
After a fatal medical mistake, families often search for answers about what went wrong, whether the death could have been prevented, what evidence is needed, and whether a wrongful death lawsuit may be available under Georgia law.
Medical negligence resulting in death can involve delayed diagnosis, failure to diagnose, surgical errors, medication mistakes, anesthesia complications, failure to monitor, emergency room errors, improper discharge, or other failures in care. However, not every death after medical treatment is medical malpractice. A poor outcome, known medical risk, or serious complication does not automatically mean a healthcare provider was negligent.
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