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Can I file a Georgia medical malpractice lawsuit if my spouse died and I believe the death was caused by a doctor or hospital's negligence?

 

A: Yes, you can file a Georgia medical malpractice lawsuit if your spouse died and you think the death was caused by a doctor or hospital's negligence. When your loved one was the victim of medical malpractice, a Villa Rica medical malpractice attorney should be your first step to justice.

Your case would involve a wrongful death claim, which has to be filed by "real parties in interest," which include:  

• the spouse of the deceased:
• (in some states) immediate relatives;
• (in some states) dependents; and
• (in some states) life partners.  

As the spouse, you can request both non-economic and economic damages. You might also be entitled to legal costs and interest on funds used to pursue a legal case. To get a thorough understanding of what you would be entitled to in the state of Georgia, you should speak with your attorney.

There's a good chance that punitive damages could be awarded in your case, depending on whether your spouse died as a result of failure to treat or diagnose. The purpose of punitive damages is to send a message that such negligence will not be tolerated.

Being the surviving party, you know how overwhelming the grieving process can be. However, in cases involving a wrongful death, you will have to be aggressive and take active steps demanding answers regarding the circumstances of your spouse's death.

If you become a victim in Villa Rica of medical malpractice, an attorney can conduct a thorough investigation to get your questions answered and help you find some sense of closure. It would be in your best interest to contact an attorney as soon as possible to get started on a Georgia medical malpractice lawsuit.

Need help in Villa Rica for Medical Malpractice? Call an Attorney

As the victim of Georgia medical malpractice, you have rights that the insurance companies cannot ignore. While they have a team of lawyers working on their side, shouldn't you have experienced legal representation fighting for your best interests? Before accepting any settlement offer, contact the Law Offices of Jason Schultz to schedule a FREE consultation on your case - 404-474-0804.

Attorney Jason Schultz, a Georgia Super Lawyer in 2007/2009 has recovered millions of dollars for those families and individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries and damages as a result of the medical negligence doctors and hospitals through misdiagnosis, failure to monitor, and surgical mistakes and errors.

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