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The Betrayal That Changes Everything
You trusted them with your life. Or your child’s. Or your parent’s.
You walked into that hospital or doctor’s office believing the person in the white coat would do everything right. That they’d follow protocols. That they’d catch what needed to be caught. That they’d be careful with the most precious thing you have — your health, your family, your future.
And they failed you.
Maybe the surgeon cut the wrong thing. Maybe the doctor missed the obvious signs of cancer. Maybe the nurse gave you the wrong medication. Maybe the radiologist didn’t see what should have been seen.
Now you’re living with the consequences of their mistake. And they want you to accept it as just “one of those things” — an unavoidable complication, an unfortunate outcome, bad luck.
Don’t let them rewrite what happened.
When a medical professional’s negligence harms you, it’s not bad luck. It’s not an act of God. It’s not “just one of those things.” It’s medical malpractice. And in Georgia, you have the right to fight back.
Gunn Law Group holds negligent medical professionals accountable. Call 888-BIG-GUNN.
Why Medical Malpractice Is Different
It’s not just physical harm — it’s broken trust.
The Violation of Trust
In a car accident, you know who to blame — the careless driver. In medical malpractice, the person who harmed you is the same person you trusted to heal you. That violation cuts deeper than any physical injury.
You’re not just dealing with:
Medical bills from trying to fix their mistake
Lost time from work while you recover
Physical pain they caused
Emotional trauma from wondering if you’ll ever be the same
You’re dealing with the psychological wound of betrayed trust. That deserves its own form of justice.
The Community Danger They Want You to Ignore
When medical professionals make mistakes and face no consequences, they endanger everyone:
You’re not just dealing with:
The surgeon who operates on the wrong body part puts every future patient at risk until someone stops them.
The doctor who misses obvious cancer symptoms endangers every patient who comes after you.
The hospital that understaffs its ICU to save money creates a dangerous environment for every family.
Someone needs to send the message that mistakes have consequences. That someone is you.
Your Journey From Victim to Victory
The Masters Tournament Effect on Augusta Accidents
Augusta National Golf Club’s Masters Tournament brings international attention and massive traffic increases to Augusta each April. This creates elevated accident risk:
You Are the Hero
You did everything right.
You recognized symptoms, sought medical care, trusted qualified professionals, followed instructions, and believed they would help you heal. The person who was supposed to guide you to better health became the source of your harm.
Now you’re facing:
Injuries that didn’t exist before you walked into their facility
Medical expenses you shouldn’t have to pay — fixing their mistakes
Lost faith in the medical system you once trusted
Legal battles with hospitals more concerned with reputation than your rights
A system that seems designed to sweep medical mistakes under the rug
You deserve better. You deserve accountability. You deserve justice.
We Are Your New Guide
We’ve seen what happens behind hospital doors.
How medical professionals close ranks to protect each other
Which records mysteriously “disappear” after a mistake is made
How hospital administrators rewrite policies to cover their tracks
Which medical experts will tell the truth about standard-of-care violations
How to prove your bad outcome wasn’t inevitable — it was negligence
Harrell Gunn grew up as the son of a doctor — he understands medicine from the inside, which gives him unique insight into when medical care falls below acceptable standards.
Our Clear 3-Step Plan
From the moment you call — to the day you collect.
We Investigate What Really Happened
Demand preservation of your complete medical records
Retain qualified medical experts to review your case
Look for patterns of similar incidents with the same provider
Identify every medical professional involved in your care
Investigate the hospital’s policies and whether they were followed
We Build the Case They Don’t Want to Face
What a competent provider would have done in your situation
Why their mistakes weren’t “complications” — they were preventable errors
How their failure to follow protocols endangered other patients too
How the defendant’s actions fell below that standard
The full extent of harm their negligence caused
What Victory Looks Like
This is where we’re taking you. This is your destination.
Georgia Medical Malpractice Law
Not all bad outcomes are malpractice. But yours might be.
Medicine involves risk. Surgeries have complications. Treatments don’t always work. But when a bad outcome happens because a provider failed to do what any competent professional would have done in the same situation, that’s not a complication — that’s malpractice.
The four elements we must prove:
Duty of Care
A medical professional owed you a duty — they agreed to treat you.
Duty of Care
A medical professional owed you a duty — they agreed to treat you.
Duty of Care
A medical professional owed you a duty — they agreed to treat you.
Duty of Care
A medical professional owed you a duty — they agreed to treat you.
Examples of medical malpractice:
Misdiagnosing cancer when symptoms were obvious
Prescribing medications that interact dangerously with your existing drugs
Look for patterns of similar incidents with the same provider
Identify every medical professional involved in your care
Investigate the hospital’s policies and whether they were followed
Georgia’s Special Rules
Rules designed to make malpractice cases harder to bring. That’s exactly why you need us.
Expert Affidavit Requirement
You can’t file a malpractice lawsuit without a qualified medical expert first reviewing your case and confirming malpractice occurred. We handle this requirement.
Common Medical Malpractice We See in Georgia
The cases we handle in Georgia hospitals.
Misdiagnosis & Delayed Diagnosis
The deadliest form of medical malpractice — missed cancer, heart attacks, strokes, infections.
Chest pain dismissed as anxiety when it was a heart attack
Breast lumps not biopsied despite patient concerns
Stroke symptoms attributed to “stress” in younger patients
Sepsis not recognized until organ damage occurred
Wrong-site surgery (wrong limb, organ, or patient)
Surgical instruments left inside the patient
Damage to organs unrelated to the planned procedure
Anesthesia errors causing brain damage or death
Post-surgical infections from poor sterile technique
Failure to recognize fetal distress during delivery
Delayed C-section when emergency delivery was needed
Improper use of forceps or vacuum extraction
Oxygen deprivation causing cerebral palsy or brain damage
Medication errors during pregnancy or delivery
What Your Case Is Really Worth
Why hospitals lowball — and what your case is actually worth.
Hospitals and insurers count on you to feel guilty about suing a “helper,” accept bad outcomes as part of medicine, and settle quickly for medical expenses only. Don’t let their guilt tactics determine your compensation.
Economic Damages
All medical expenses related to correcting their mistakes
Lost wages during recovery and rehabilitation
Future lost earning capacity if you can’t return to work
Cost of ongoing care, therapy, and medical equipment
Home modifications needed due to your injuries
Non-Economic Damages
Physical pain and suffering
Mental anguish and emotional distress
Loss of enjoyment of life
Loss of consortium (marriage and family impact)
Permanent disability or disfigurement
Special Considerations
Life care plans — lifetime medical care for catastrophic injuries
Loss of life expectancy — when malpractice shortens your lifespan
Conscious pain and suffering in wrongful death cases
No Damage Caps in Georgia
Georgia currently has no cap on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases. Juries can award full compensation for pain, suffering, and loss of life enjoyment.
Why Medical Professionals Fear Gunn Law Group
We’re not the firm hospitals hope you’ll call. We’re the firm they hope you don’t.
Immediate Action — What to Do Right Now
Every hour matters. Here’s your next move.
You did eIf you suspect recent malpracticeverything right.
Get a second medical opinion immediately — another doctor’s assessment is medically critical and legally powerful
Request your complete medical records — don’t rely on summaries
Document everything while memory is fresh — what happened, what was said, who was involved
Don’t confront the provider — let your attorney preserve evidence
Call 888-BIG-GUNN immediately — Georgia’s deadlines are strict and unforgiving
If your suspected malpractice happened months or years ago
Don’t panic. We can still evaluate your case if you’re within Georgia’s statute of limitations.
Most cases must be filed within 2 years of the negligent act
5-year absolute maximum, regardless of when you discovered the malpractice
Special rules apply for minors and cases involving fraud
The sooner you call, the more evidence we can preserve.
Common Questions
Answers, not runaround.
How much does it cost to hire The Gunn Law Group?
Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee — you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Consultations are always free.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Georgia?
Georgia’s statute of limitations is generally two years from the date of the accident, but exceptions apply. Call us as soon as possible — evidence disappears quickly.
What is my personal injury case worth?
Case value depends on medical bills, lost wages, future care, pain and suffering, and the strength of the evidence. We’ll evaluate your case for free.
Do I have to go to court?
Most personal injury cases settle without a trial. But we prepare every case as if it’s going to court — that’s how we get better settlements.
What should I do right after an accident?
Get medical attention, document the scene, get witness contact info, report the accident, and call us before speaking with any insurance company.
How quickly can you take my case?
We can start working on your case the same day you call. Time matters — evidence fades and witnesses move on.
Meet the Team
Trial attorneys who know how to win.
Founding Partner
Michael Gunn
Senior Trial Attorney
Patricia Hale
Associate Attorney
