Professional Malpractice Lawyer in Atlanta, GA

The professional’s performance is compared to and based upon the standard of care for that profession within the community. At Scholle Law, we represent victims of injury caused by professional malpractice, as well as their families.

We do not take every case that comes our way — and that makes it possible for us to focus on your injury, your recovery and your case. You are a unique person with a unique story. We will be in touch regularly to inform you as to how your case is proceeding. Our skill and background in handling complex litigation makes it possible for us to investigate a case fully and to ensure that every angle is reviewed and determined.

Why Scholle Law?

There is a wide range of injury and damage that can occur in each type of malpractice, particularly in the medical-related fields. An important part of developing a malpractice case against a medical or other professional is to have a deep knowledge and understanding of the various factors involved. Our experience in case development and management is key to our success in settling and, if necessary, taking a malpractice case to court.

We know the standards of care that apply in various medical, legal and professional matters, and we are familiar with litigating highly technical areas of medicine and law. A successful settlement or trial requires the ability to persuade. Persuasion requires the ability to communicate complex issues in a way that a jury can understand. We know how to present expert witnesses and their testimony to help explain to the jury or court why the physician, hospital or other caused you harm. All of this knowledge also helps to resolve a malpractice matter by settlement or mediation.

If you were injured by an eye doctor, medical worker or another professional who you believe failed to live up to the basic requirements of their profession, you should call Scholle Law to discuss your case. We offer free, no-obligation consultations. Tell us your story and learn more about your legal rights without any further risk.

Types of malpractice

When most people talk about malpractice cases, they are referring to medical malpractice. However, there are other types of professionals in other occupations and industries who may be also held liable for failing to meet basic standards of care for that profession.

As a top personal injury lawyer with the highest ratings possible from our peers, Charles Scholle and the Scholle Law attorneys and legal professionals are highly skilled at building a solid case, securing evidence and consulting with experts to help clients who have suffered a loss due to the most common types of malpractice cases — including:

Medical
malpractice

The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates said that all healthcare providers should “first, do no harm.” When this sacred oath is broken and a patient is injured or dies due to medical negligence, malpractice suits may be filed against the at-fault doctor or facility. Medical malpractice claims we commonly handle involve pharmacist malpractice, LASIK eye surgery malpractice, surgical errors, cosmetic surgery malpractice, prescription drug errors, birth injuries and misdiagnosis.

Legal
malpractice

Just as doctors have a responsibility to provide a standard of care to each patient, so do legal professionals have a duty and obligation to provide legal services that meet a certain standard of expectation. If a lawyer fails to properly represent their client in court, misrepresents the facts of a case, overbills a client, has a conflict of interest, misses important case deadlines or engages in other negligent behavior, a legal malpractice claim may be warranted.

Professional (white-collar) malpractice

In addition to the legal and medical fields, professionals in various other “white collar” occupations such as accounting and finance may be held liable for malpractice due to accounting errors, insider trading, false statements, fraud, failure to bill or overbilling and other negligent behavior. Professional accountants owe a duty of care and responsibility to their clients, so any negligent activity that causes financial harm to the client is considered malpractice.

Georgia malpractice deadlines and procedures

The “statute of limitations,” or deadline, for malpractice cases in Georgia vary depending on the type of case and its unique circumstances.

As with general personal injury cases in Georgia, state law requires that you file a medical malpractice claim within 2 years of the injury that’s the basis for your lawsuit. However, that deadline can be paused or lifted to account for special circumstances, such as not discovering the injury until months have passed. Georgia also has another law, called a “statute of repose,” which sets a hard deadline of 5 years on all medical malpractice lawsuits, regardless of the circumstances.

For legal and professional malpractice claims in Georgia (such as suing an attorney for failing to properly represent you), claimants have up to 4 years to file a lawsuit.

In addition to these deadlines, Georgia requires a special document called an “expert affidavit” to be filed with the court in medical malpractice cases. This document must be written by a medical expert and must give that person’s opinion, under oath, explaining why at least 1 of the actions you’re suing over fell short of the general standard of care. Without this document, your case may be dismissed. This creates a bureaucratic burden on malpractice cases that are close to the deadline, so it’s vital to talk to a lawyer right away if you think you’re near that deadline.