If you or a loved one suffered serious harm due to medical negligence at Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, you’re not alone, and you do have legal options. In April of 2025, Bell Law Firm filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the grieving parents of a two-year-old child who suffered a preventable and tragic death at Piedmont Eastside Medical Center in Snellville, Georgia.
Medical malpractice can have devastating consequences, and navigating what to do next can feel overwhelming. Our team is committed to helping patients and families in Georgia hold healthcare providers accountable when things go wrong.
Here’s what you need to know if you believe you were a victim of medical malpractice at Piedmont Eastside.
Starting a Medical Malpractice Case
If you suspect your doctor or a medical professional at Piedmont Eastside Medical Center was negligent, and you experienced malpractice, it’s important to act quickly and consult your case with an experienced legal professional who can explain your options.
Here are some basic steps for starting your case.
Not all attorneys handle medical malpractice and have a proven success track record. Look for someone who:
- Has experience with complex medical cases
- Has taken malpractice cases to trial, not just settled them
- Understands how hospitals and insurance companies work to deny fault
The more severe the harm, the more likely providers, their employers, and insurers will deny responsibility. That’s exactly when you need skilled, experienced legal counsel on your side.
Once an attorney has evaluated your case, they can help you get certified medical records from Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, where the malpractice occurred. Qualified attorneys will then review the medical records closely, often in consultation with medical experts, to find the specific actions and missteps that led to medical malpractice.
- Secure an expert affidavit.
Georgia law requires a sworn affidavit from a medical expert before a malpractice case can move forward. So, once you and your attorneys have identified the issues, the case should be evaluated by experts who will testify on your behalf. An affidavit should identify the medical malpractice clearly and precisely. The affidavit strengthens your case and signals to the hospital and insurers that your claim is serious and well-supported. Here is an example of an affidavit on the case against Piedmont Eastside Medical Center (beginning on page 20).
- File the complaint.
The final step to formally begin your lawsuit is filing a complaint. A complaint is a document that launches the lawsuit and tells your story in a clear, detailed way, drawing from medical records and supporting evidence. The complaint should also point out each occurrence of alleged malpractice as a “claim” or a “cause of action.” This shows your case will know that your case has been carefully built and supported by medical records, expert analysis and legal expertise. Here is an example of a complaint Bell Law Firm filed against Piedmont Eastside Medical Center.
Keep in mind that every state has a deadline for filing a complaint, known as the statute of limitations. For example, Georgia requires filing within two years after the proposed malpractice harmed the patient.
So, if you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice at Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, don’t hesitate to start your case. Using the information above to help you understand and start a medical malpractice case, your legal team will work with you and guide you to get full and fair compensation.
Find the Right Attorney for Your Case
Medical malpractice cases require legal skills, medical knowledge, and courtroom experience. Not every personal injury attorney is experienced in handling cases involving hospitals or large healthcare networks like Piedmont Eastside Medical Center. That’s why choosing the right firm is critical.
Our team at Bell Law Firm has handled cases involving Piedmont Eastside and other major hospital systems across the state. Our team understands the tactics hospitals and insurers use to avoid responsibility, and we know patients deserve more.
If you or your loved one was harmed at Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, you deserve a legal team that’s familiar with the provider and its standard of care. Bell Law Firm has the experience, resources, and track record to help you pursue full accountability and justice. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.