Failure to Treat Infection

Georgia Medical Negligence

Infections, while very manageable and relatively common, can cause serious damage if they are not treated. If infection spreads, causing a condition known as “sepsis,” it can cause damage to vital organs and put the patient’s life in danger. In hospitals, reasonable measures should be taken to prevent infections, and to treat them should occur. A victim of failure to treat infection in Georgia may have experienced medical negligence at the hands of a doctor, nurse, or other healthcare worker who failed to identify or take notice of the signs of an infection.

If you suffered from a serious infection, and it was not treated by your healthcare professional, contact our Atlanta law offices today. You may be entitled to compensation. 

Medical Malpractice Infections in Georgia

Infection starts at sites like open wounds, which may include lacerations, bedsores, or surgical incisions. They also develop as a result of internal injuries. Trained healthcare providers should be watchful of patients who are at risk for infection, and treat them accordingly if they begin to exhibit signs which indicate that their wound is infected. For instance, during and after surgery, hospital staff should prevent against and look for signs of infection. If a patient develops an infection anyway, it should be treated swiftly and appropriately.

In patients with untreated infections, sepsis can lead to septic shock, which involves the failure of vital organs. Before the condition progresses that far, however, healthcare workers should recognize the symptoms of sepsis and begin treatment with antibiotics. Signs of sepsis include fever, confusion, dizziness, joint pain, increased white blood cell count, and a particular kind of rash.

Medical Malpractice Lawyers

An experienced Georgia medical malpractice attorney can review hospital or doctor’s office records, take testimony of others present when the infection developed, and interview experts to determine if negligence occurred and, if so, when and by whom. If this is the case, the victim of failure to recognize or treat an infection may have the grounds to file a medical malpractice lawsuit to recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other damages related to the injury.

At Morgan & Morgan, we are proud of our experience and track record with medical malpractice litigation in Georgia. Our law firm is one of the largest and most respected in the Southeast because we get results for our clients and fight for their rights all the way to trial, if necessary. If you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice, contact our experienced medical malpractice lawyers for a free consultation. Fill out our quick, simple form to learn more about your legal options.