Doctors and medical professionals are an important part of our society. They are usually involved in our treatment when we are sick or injured, and they make diagnoses and treatment plans aimed at returning us to the best of health. Most of them work and care for us in a professional and competent manner. Sometimes, though, these individuals perform their job in a manner below the accepted standard of care. When this happens, serious injury can occur to the patient. Be it a loving grandparent, a caring spouse, or an innocent newborn, the injury can take months or even years before the person is made whole again. Sometimes the injury resulting from the malpractice can be permanent; sadly, there are even times when the malpractice can lead to a wrongful death.

Medical malpractice occurs when a physician, nurse, hospital or other healthcare provider carelessly or intentionally injures a patient.  In such an instance, the individual or organization responsible for the injury may be required to provide compensatory damages to the injured person, so that the injured party can return to his or her pre-injury position. Additionally, a court sometimes awards punitive damages to punish the responsible party and deter them from injuring other people in the future.

These are long, complex cases, requiring much time and resources. The attorneys at Edmond & Jones have decades of combined experience in this complex and demanding field. Additionally, our managing partner, Dr. Rod Edmond, is a licensed medical doctor with almost 20 years of medical experience. Let the attorneys at Edmond & Jones evaluate your claim to see if you or someone you love has been the unfortunate victim of medical malpractice. Call us at 404-525-1080 or contact us online. With us on your side, you'll never fight alone.