Can I file a wrongful death lawsuit in Georgia if my loved one died from sepsis after a hospital procedure?

Can I file a wrongful death lawsuit in Georgia if my loved one died from sepsis after a hospital procedure?

Yes. If sepsis developed due to a healthcare provider’s negligence — such as failure to diagnose an infection, delayed treatment, improper wound care, or inadequate post-surgical monitoring — the surviving family may pursue a wrongful death claim under O.C.G.A. § 51-4-2. You must establish that the provider breached the applicable standard of care and that the breach directly caused sepsis and death. An experienced Georgia wrongful death attorney can evaluate your case.