Sepsis Mismanagement Representation In South Georgia
Last updated on May 22, 2025
Sepsis is a serious medical condition, and even small delays in care can have tragic consequences. If you or a loved one suffered due to improper sepsis treatment, legal representation from an experienced medical malpractice lawyer can help you understand your legal rights and options.
Based in Moultrie, Georgia, Howell Law Firm is deeply connected to the communities in South Georgia. Our team of medical malpractice attorneys is equipped to handle complex cases involving medical errors.
What You Should Know About Sepsis
Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to infection.
- Sepsis: The initial response to infection often includes fever and increased heart rate.
- Severe sepsis: Organ dysfunction begins.
- Septic shock: Critically low blood pressure and risk of death.
Sepsis is commonly caused by infections in the lungs, urinary tract, abdomen or bloodstream. Risk factors include chronic illnesses, recent surgery or a weakened immune system.
Blood tests, fluid management and antibiotics should be administered quickly—ideally within the golden hour (first hour after the diagnosis or suspicion of sepsis) to reduce fatal outcomes. Unfortunately, sepsis has a high mortality rate, especially when treatment is delayed, with 20% of sepsis reaching up to 50 % in septic shock.
Mismanagement In Sepsis Cases
When sepsis is mismanaged, the consequences can be severe, including:
- Delayed diagnosis or failure to diagnose
- Failure to order appropriate tests (like blood cultures or lactate levels)
- Delayed administration of antibiotics
- Inadequate fluid resuscitation
- Failure to monitor vital signs appropriately
- Failure to escalate care when needed
Each of these failures can worsen the patient’s condition and may form the basis for a legal claim.
Legal Framework In Georgia
In Georgia, medical malpractice claims must be filed within two years from the date the injury occurred.
There are currently no caps on noneconomic damages in most medical malpractice cases, including those involving sepsis mismanagement.
Let Our Skilled Medical Malpractice Attorneys Help
Suppose you or a loved one experienced harm from delayed or improper sepsis treatment in Moultrie or anywhere in South Georgia. In that case, Howell Law Firm can help you seek answers and hold the right parties accountable. Call us at 229-808-8105 or fill out the online form for a consultation.