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Resource Links for Georgia Drug Recalls and Medical Device Lawsuits:
- Georgia Bad Drug Lawsuits & Georgia Defective Medical Device Cases
- State of Georgia Statute of Limitations
- Georgia Medical Resources
- State of Georgia Legal Resources
- Georgia Law Libraries
- Legal Services for Georgia Communities
Georgia Bad Drug Lawsuits & Georgia Defective Medical Device Case
Pharmaceutical companies and mechanical device (hip and joint implant) manufacturers have a legal responsibility to ensure the safety of the consumer against any potentially destructive and dangerous side effect. Unfortunately, many of these companies will place corporate profits ahead of consumer safety, which often leads to significant injury to the victim. While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is in charge of approving medication and device products, the manufacturers often place significant pressure on the agency in an effort to bring their products to market as quickly as possible by often sidestepping the safety process of extensive clinical trials.
The legal resources listed below can help victims begin the process of filing Georgia defective medical device lawsuit or Georgia bad drug compensation claim.
State of Georgia Statute of Limitations
Georgia Civil Statute of Limitations Laws — Code Provisions (Section 9-3-70)
The Georgia statute of limitations code restricts the amount of time the victim can file a lawsuit or claim for compensation against every party who caused them harm. These laws are designed to ensure prospective plaintiffs are given a reasonable amount of time to bring their case to court. However, failing to file all the necessary paperwork in the appropriate Georgia courthouse before the expiration of the statute of limitations can take away the opportunity the victim has at seeking recompense for their damages.
- Personal Injury / Negligence – 2 Years
- Product Liability – 2 Years
- Wrongful Death – 2 Years
- Medical Malpractice – 2 Years “from date of death or injury or 1 year from discovery of foreign object. No more than 5 years from act. Minors: 2 years from age 5 if action arose before 5th birthday.”
- Intentional Torts – 1 Years
Georgia Medical Resources
- Georgia Composite Medical Board
- Georgia Department of Public Health
- Georgia Office of Attorney General – Consumer Protection
State of Georgia Legal Resources
- Fulton County Law Library
185 Central Ave SW
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 612-4544
- Cobb County Law Library
12 E Park Square
Marietta, GA 30090
(770) 528-1884
- Dougherty County Law Library
225 Pine Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-2133
- Hugh F. MacMillan Law Library
Emory University
1301 Clifton Rd
Atlanta, GA 30322
(404) 727-6824
- Alexander Campbell King Law Library
225 Herty Dr.
Athens, GA 30602
(706) 542-5191
- W W Law Library
909 E Bolton St
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 236-8040
- Athens Law Library
325 E Washington St
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 613-3165
- College of Law
Georgia State University
85 Park Pl NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 413-9000
- Gwinnett Law Library
2900 University Pkwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(770) 822-8577
- Bartow County Law Library
Bartow County Courthouse
135 W Cherokee Ave
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 387-5120
- UGA School of Law
The University of Georgia
225 Herty Dr.
Athens, GA 30602
(706) 542-5191
- Mitchell County Law Library
11 W Broad St # 102
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-2013
- Laurens County Law Library
101 N Jefferson St
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 274-0730
- Decatur County Law Library
112 W Water St
Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 248-3006
State and City Bar Associations
- State Bar of Georgia
104 Marietta St NW Ste 100
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 527-8700
kendrak@gabar.org
- Atlanta Bar Association
229 Peachtree St NE Ste 400
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 521-0781
- Augusta Bar Association
4137 Columbia Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 722-8784
info@augustabar.org
- DeKalb Bar Association
PO Box 3136
Decatur, GA 30031
- Lawyers Club of Atlanta
1230 Peachtree St NE Ste 3850
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 815-5250
Legal Services for Georgia Communities
Most Georgia bad drug lawsuits, medical malpractice compensation claims, and Georgia defective medical device cases are handled in court by reputable personal injury attorneys who serve every community, rural area and urban center in the state including:
- Atlanta
- Augusta Richmond County
- Columbus
- Savannah
- Athens Clarke County
- Macon
- Braswell
- Albany
- Marietta
- Warner Robins