Hospital-Acquired Infection Lawyers in Macon, GA
Representing Clients Bibb County & Across Georgia
When you or a loved one enters a hospital or nursing home, you expect to receive care that protects your health. Sadly, many patients and residents in Georgia and across the country develop preventable infections while in these facilities, resulting in complications that can cause serious harm, prolonged hospitalizations, or even death.
At The Hill Firm, we have extensive experience handling these complex medical malpractice cases. We fight to hold hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare providers accountable when they fail to follow proper infection control standards. Our attorneys know how devastating these infections can be, particularly for older adults in long-term care, and we work tirelessly to secure justice for victims and their families.
Call (478) 223-7151 or reach out online to speak with our Macon hospital-acquired infection lawyers. Free consultations are available.
Common Types of Hospital-Acquired Infections
Our legal team handles cases involving various preventable infections that occur due to medical negligence.
These include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Surgical site infections (SSIs)
- Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) and other blood infections
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs)
- Pneumonia and respiratory infections, including ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)
- Drug-resistant infections from dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria like MRSA, C. difficile, and VRE
- Skin and soft tissue
How Do Hospital-Acquired Infections Happen?
Hospital-acquired and other healthcare-associated infections can occur because of all types of medical negligence. In our experience, we have seen that the following are the most common culprits.
- Poor hand hygiene: Healthcare staff failing to wash hands between patients or before procedures
- Inadequate sterilization: Improperly cleaned medical instruments and equipment harboring dangerous bacteria
- Contaminated environments: Negligent cleaning practices, overcrowding, and poor ventilation in healthcare facilities
- Improper device management: Failure to properly insert, maintain, or remove catheters, IV lines, and medical devices
- Understaffing and training issues: Insufficient staff or inadequate training leading to shortcuts in safety protocols
- Poor communication: Failure to share critical infection control information between healthcare teams
Why Choose The Hill Firm?
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Rooted in CommunityBased in historic Macon, we proudly serve individuals, families, and businesses across Georgia.
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Strong Legal AdvocacyWe represent Georgians in serious matters involving medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, catastrophic injuries, and civil litigation.
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Dedicated Case FocusWe take on fewer cases so each client gets the time and attention they deserve.
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Direct Client AccessEvery client receives their attorney’s personal cell phone and email for clear, open communication.
Your Legal Rights in Hospital-Acquired Infection Cases
If you or a loved one developed an infection while receiving care, you may have grounds for a medical malpractice claim. Georgia law allows patients, nursing home residents, and others to seek compensation when healthcare providers fail to meet accepted standards of care.
What Must Be Proven
To establish a successful claim, we must demonstrate that:
- The healthcare facility or providers failed to follow proper infection control protocols
- This failure directly caused your infection
- You suffered damages as a result
Types of Compensation Available
You may be able to recover compensation for:
- Medical expenses
- Extended hospital stays
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Long-term complications.
In severe cases involving permanent disability or wrongful death, compensation may include lifelong care costs and loss of future earnings.
Time Limits for Filing Claims
Georgia requires medical malpractice claims to be filed within two years of when the infection was discovered or should have been discovered. Acting quickly is essential to preserving evidence and protecting your rights.
What to Expect from The Hill Firm
Our Macon hospital-acquired infection attorneys take an aggressive, evidence-driven approach to hold negligent healthcare facilities accountable.
When you partner with us, you can expect:
- A thorough case investigation, leveraging the know-how of medical specialists and hospital safety experts
- Comprehensive evidence gathering, from medical records and infection control protocols to hospital/care facility infection rates and proof of safety violations, to strengthen your case
- An assessment of the full extent of the compensation you deserve for your immediate and future needs
- Representation in all negotiations with hospitals, nursing homes, insurance companies, and their legal teams
- Trial preparation leaning on our extensive experience recovering millions in medical malpractice and other personal injury cases
We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no attorney fees unless we successfully recover compensation.
Call (478) 223-7151 to learn more about your path toward achieving justice for an infection acquired in a hospital, nursing home, or another care facility. Need support in Spanish? Hablamos español.