Orthopedic Injury Attorney in Atlanta
Orthopedic injuries involve the bones, joints, muscles, and ligaments, and when they are caused or worsened by medical negligence, the consequences can be life-changing. At Hanson Fuller, our Atlanta orthopedic injury attorneys have the experience and medical insight to pursue justice for victims of orthopedic malpractice across Georgia.
What Is an Orthopedic Injury?
Orthopedic injuries can include fractures, dislocations, joint damage, tendon tears, and spinal trauma. These injuries may result from trauma (like car accidents or falls), but when a healthcare provider fails to diagnose or treat them properly, patients may face long-term disability, chronic pain, and costly corrective surgeries.
Common Grounds for Orthopedic Malpractice Claims
Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis:
Failing to correctly diagnose fractures, dislocations, or other orthopedic conditions can result in improper or delayed treatment, leading to complications such as chronic pain, deformity, or loss of function.
Surgical Errors:
Mistakes during orthopedic surgeries, such as joint replacements or fracture repairs, can cause significant harm. This includes operating on the wrong site, improper placement of implants, or causing nerve damage.
Postoperative Care Failures:
Inadequate postoperative care, such as failing to monitor for infections or not providing proper rehabilitation instructions, can lead to poor recovery outcomes and additional medical issues.
Who Can Be Held Liable for Orthopedic Malpractice?
Orthopedic injuries often involve multiple providers. Depending on the situation, liable parties may include:
- Emergency room physicians
- Orthopedic surgeons
- Radiologists
- Physical therapists
- Nurse practitioners or physician assistants
Our legal team investigates all aspects of care to determine where the standard of care was breached.
Legal Support for Orthopedic Injury Victims in Georgia
In Georgia, pursuing a medical malpractice claim requires proving that a healthcare provider’s negligence directly caused or worsened the injury. At Hanson Fuller, our attorneys consult with medical experts to evaluate your case, build compelling legal arguments, and fight for full compensation.
We help clients recover damages for:
- Medical and rehabilitation costs
- Future corrective surgeries
- Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Reduced quality of life
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FAQs
Yes. Orthopedic injuries caused by surgical errors, missed diagnoses, or delayed treatment may be the result of medical malpractice. If a provider failed to meet the standard of care and you were harmed as a result, you may have a case.
Common errors include failure to diagnose fractures, surgical mistakes during joint replacements, operating on the wrong limb, improper casting, and failing to recognize complications like infections or nerve damage after surgery.
To prove orthopedic malpractice, you must show that the provider acted negligently and that this directly caused or worsened your injury. An attorney will use medical records and expert testimony to demonstrate how the standard of care was breached.
Liable parties can include orthopedic surgeons, ER doctors, radiologists, anesthesiologists, physical therapists, and hospitals. Multiple providers may share responsibility depending on the sequence of care.
You may be eligible for compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, physical therapy, additional surgeries, pain and suffering, and loss of future earning ability.
Orthopedic malpractice cases are medically complex and often involve multiple providers. An experienced Atlanta attorney can investigate your case, consult with experts, and fight for the full compensation you deserve.
