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Urgent care centers have become increasingly common facilities for treating a wide range of medical issues. Often called walk-in clinics, urgent care centers often provide emergency medical care or primary care for patients without an appointment seven days a week.
Many of the injuries or illnesses treated in urgent care centers are minor. Patients who require more serious medical care are normally transferred from an urgent care facility to a traditional emergency room in a hospital.
Unfortunately, mistakes sometimes happen at urgent care facilities. When they do, the consequences can be serious. That’s why it’s critical that you talk to an urgent care malpractice attorney right away if you believe mistakes were made which resulted in a serious illness or injury. That’s why we want to meet with you at Kurle Justus, LLC, right away.
What are common urgent care malpractice cases?
Medical malpractice at urgent care facilities can cover a wide range of errors where medical professionals fail to meet the standard of care, resulting in a serious injury or illness. The standard of care is the level of care and expertise that healthcare providers must uphold. When they fail to do so, it can lead to urgent care medical malpractice. Examples of urgent care malpractice cases include:
- Misdiagnosis of a medical condition
- Medication error (wrong medication, wrong dosage amount, etc.)
- Delay in treatment
- Staffing shortage at an urgent care facility
- Mistakes made by unskilled staff members
- Unsanitary conditions at an urgent care facility
- Failure to perform the necessary medical tests
- Inadequate patient assessment
- Failure to refer to a specialist
- Failure to recognize emergency situations
- Neglecting to obtain informed consent
- Improper wound care
- Improper use of diagnostic equipment
The stakes are high when it comes to treating someone’s medical condition. If a doctor, nurse, or another medical professional makes a mistake, you or a family member could experience serious, life-threatening medical problems. That’s why it’s critical that you act right away if you believe an error occurred due to the negligent or reckless behavior of medical professionals at an urgent care facility.
What makes urgent care malpractice cases complicated?
You might think you don’t need a lawyer if you or a family member were harmed due to mistakes made by a medical professional at an urgent care facility. All you have to do is report your medical issue to your insurance company and they’ll take care of everything, right? Don’t be so sure. In many cases, many urgent care malpractice claims turn out to be far more complicated than many people suspect. Some of the reasons why include:
- The urgent care facility claims they did everything right.
- The urgent care facility denies any wrongdoing.
- The urgent care facility insists they treated you in a timely manner.
- The urgent care facility claims your injury or illness occurred after your treatment.
- The urgent care facility’s insurance company denies your claim.
Why would an urgent care facility react this way? Because there’s often a lot of money at stake when it comes to medical malpractice cases. Depending on the severity of your injury or illness, your medical bills, and other related expenses (including loss of income during your recovery) can quickly add up to thousands or even millions of dollars. That’s why many urgent care centers hire a team of attorneys to defend their actions. That’s why we want to meet with you right away.
You shouldn’t have to pay for someone else’s mistakes. It is our job to hold them accountable for their actions. We know what to do because we have years of experience handling complex claims. One of our attorneys even worked in the healthcare field for 10 years before becoming a lawyer. That’s why you can count on us when it matters most. If necessary, we can even file an urgent care malpractice lawsuit on your behalf.
The consequences of urgent care malpractice
Medical malpractice at urgent care facilities can have severe consequences for patients. Urgent care centers are often the first point of contact for individuals seeking quick medical attention, and when the care provided falls below the accepted standard, the impact can be devastating and life-changing, including:
- Medical condition or injury worsen
- Permanent injury or disability
- Unnecessary surgeries or treatments
- Long term dependency on medical devices
- Emotional and psychological trauma
- Financial hardships
How long do I have to file an urgent care medical malpractice claim?
If you’re thinking about taking legal action for a case of medical malpractice in Georgia, you must do so within a certain time frame called the statute of limitations. This is a legal deadline that dictates the maximum amount of time a person has to initiate a lawsuit. The statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice claim in Georgia, including those related to urgent care, is generally two years from the date the injury or harm occurred. If you do not file your claim within this time period, you may lose your right to seek compensation for your injuries.
Given this strict deadline, it’s crucial to consult with an attorney as soon as possible to ensure your rights are protected and your claim is filed within the required time frame.
Demand justice. Contact us. You don’t have to suffer in silence.
Money matters when it comes to urgent care malpractice cases. That isn’t what drives us to work hard every single day. It’s about holding medical professionals accountable for their actions. It’s about making sure these mistakes never happen again. It’s about justice.
This may be your only opportunity for justice. Make it count. Contact us and schedule your free case evaluation with a Georgia medical malpractice lawyer who puts your needs first. Contact Kurle Justus, LLC. We can meet with you in our Decatur office, in your hospital room, your home, online via video chat or wherever’s convenient for you.