Total Blindness and Vision Loss in Georgia

Securing fair and full compensation for victims of medical malpractice-induced blindness

Losing your vision because of a medical error is life-altering and often entirely preventable. At Bell Law Firm, we represent individuals who have suffered total blindness or significant vision loss due to failures in medical care. These injuries can occur when doctors miss signs of serious conditions, delay critical treatment, or make avoidable mistakes during surgery or other procedures.

The result isn’t just physical – vision loss and total blindness touch every part of a person’s life, from independence and employment to relationships and emotional well-being. We understand how devastating that loss can be. That’s why we dig deep into the facts, partner with leading medical experts, and fight tirelessly to hold negligence providers accountable. When your future has been compromised by a preventable error, you deserve answers and a legal team that won’t stop until you get them.

What’s the difference between total blindness and other vision loss?

Total blindness means a complete lack of vision, including the inability to see light, shapes, or movement in either eye. It’s rare but devastating, often resulting from severe damage to the eyes, optic nerve, or parts of the brain responsible for sight.

Partial vision loss, on the other hand, can range from blurry vision or blind spots to tunnel vision or significant loss in one eye. While it may not be as extreme as total blindness, it can still be profoundly life-altering.

From a legal standpoint, both total and partial vision loss can be grounds for a medical malpractice case If the injury resulted from a preventable medical error. At Bell Law Firm, we evaluate these cases with care and precision. Whether the outcome is complete blindness or a serious, permanent loss of vision, we help families understand their options.

Bell Law Firm is one of Georgia’s leading law firms representing people devastated by total blindness or vision loss. Call us today at 404-249-6768 or email help@belllawfirm.com for a free consultation.

How can medical malpractice cause blindness?

While some causes of blindness are genetic or unavoidable, others are caused when a healthcare provider fails to meet the standard of care, leading to damage to the eyes, optic nerve, or brain – all of which are critical to vision. These failures can happen in many ways, and vision loss can develop gradually or suddenly. Common causes of blindness due to medical malpractice include:

Delayed Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis of Eye Conditions: This can occur when healthcare providers fail to properly diagnose or treat serious eye infections or when they mismanage conditions such as glaucoma or retinal detachment, leading to irreversible vision loss.
Surgical Errors: Mistakes during surgeries involving the eyes, brain, or spine can lead to permanent damage. Anesthesia errors may also result in optic nerve injury, while poor sterilization or hygiene practices can lead to severe post-operative infections that compromise vision.

Birth Injuries: Oxygen deprivation during delivery or improper use of delivery instruments can cause damage to the optic nerve or visual processing areas of the brain, resulting in blindness at birth or shortly thereafter.
Brain Injuries: Injuries that affect the visual cortex or optic pathways, whether from a fall, accident, or blow to the head, can impair or completely eliminate a person’s ability to see.
Anesthesia-Related Errors: This includes situations where improper intubation, positioning, or blood pressure management during surgery causes ischemic damage to the optic nerve or brain.

If you’re living with total blindness or permanent vision loss and believe it could have been prevented, we are here to answer all of your questions and guide you through your potential case. Request a free consultation today.

Damages in vision loss cases

Total blindness is a catastrophic injury that carries lifelong consequences physically, emotionally, and financially. In a legal case involving vision loss caused by negligence, damages are designed to compensate for the full extent of those losses, both tangible and intangible. Compensation may cover medical expenses, including emergency care, surgeries, hospital stays, and the cost of ongoing treatment. It can also include rehabilitation and therapy such as orientation and mobility training, occupational therapy, and counseling to help individuals adapt to their new reality.

Additional damages may account for the need for assistive devices and accommodations — including guide dogs, canes, Braille reading materials, screen-reading software, and home modifications to support independent living. Victims may also be entitled to recover lost income, both in terms of past wages and future earning capacity. Beyond financial loss, compensation can address the profound loss of enjoyment of life, as well as pain and suffering stemming from the trauma and limitations of blindness. In many cases, individuals may require in-home support or caregiving services, and damages can reflect the resulting loss of independence.

What to look for in a total blindness attorney

If you or a loved one suffered serious harm resulting in total blindness, choosing the right attorney can make all the difference. Total blindness cases are emotionally charged, and can be difficult to prove – which is why experience matters. You’ll want to work with a team that understands both the legal and medical aspects of your care. You also want to ensure the attorney has the resources to handle complex litigation, a willingness to go to trial, and shows you compassion for your case. Bell Law Firm is here to help guide you in your legal journey and answer your immediate questions. Get in touch today for a consultation.

Bell Law Firm is ready to help you receive full and fair compensation. If you believe you have a vision-related negligence case, do not delay in contacting Bell Law Firm for a free consultation. Call us today at 404-249-6768 or email help@belllawfirm.com for a free consultation.