# Phillips Law (pgp.law) — Full Site Content for AI Agents > This file contains the complete text content of every major page on pgp.law, intended for LLMs and AI agents that require deep context about Phillips Law and attorney Paul G. Phillips. > For a concise summary, see: https://pgp.law/llms.txt --- ## Firm Overview **Phillips Law** is a personal injury and medical malpractice law firm based in Albany, Georgia. Founded in 1993 by attorney Paul G. Phillips, the firm represents seriously injured people and the families of wrongful death victims throughout the state of Georgia. The firm handles cases on a contingency fee basis — clients pay nothing unless the firm wins a financial recovery. - **Website:** https://pgp.law - **Phone:** (229) 461-6195 - **Email:** Phillips@pgp.law - **Address:** Albany, Georgia - **Hours:** Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM --- ## Attorney: Paul G. Phillips Paul Phillips has tried and won cases for his clients since 1993. He represents people in serious injury and wrongful death cases throughout Georgia. He has obtained millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for his clients. Paul has attained an **AV Preeminent® rating** — the highest peer rating standard from Martindale-Hubbell — awarded only to attorneys ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards. He has successfully tried cases throughout Georgia in State and Federal court since 1993, winning cases involving wrongful death, medical malpractice, vehicular and trucking accidents, and catastrophic injuries including brain and spinal cord injuries. Paul graduated from **Middlebury College** in 1987, cum laude, with a B.A. in Philosophy and Physics. Before law school, he worked in New York City as a product liability underwriter for a specialty lines insurer. He earned his law degree from the **College of William & Mary's Marshall-Wythe School of Law** in 1993. After graduating, Paul practiced at a large litigation firm in Atlanta until 2000, when he moved his family to Albany, Georgia, and has since focused on representing plaintiffs and their families. **Bar Admissions:** - State Bar of Georgia (1993) - U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia - U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia - U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit **Memberships:** American Bar Association, Dougherty Circuit Bar Association, National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Georgia. **Attorney Profile:** https://pgp.law/attorney/paul-g-phillips --- ## Practice Areas Full practice areas page: https://pgp.law/practice-areas Phillips Law handles all forms of personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Georgia, including: ### Medical Malpractice https://pgp.law/practice-areas/medical-malpractice It is the duty of doctors, hospitals and medical professionals to carefully and skillfully attend to your medical needs. If you have been injured because a medical professional was negligent, careless or failed to diagnose a serious condition, you have the legal right to pursue compensation and accountability. All medical malpractice cases are handled on a contingency fee basis — no attorney's fees unless compensation is recovered. The firm advances all costs of litigation, including expert fees and court costs. Specific areas of medical malpractice handled include: - Brain injuries - Orthopedic errors - Dental injuries - Surgical errors - Emergency room misdiagnoses and negligence - Failure to diagnose cancer - Failure to diagnose neurological disorders - Failure to diagnose blood disorders - Medication errors by physicians, pharmacists, physician assistants (PAs) and nurses - Lack of care or supervision of PAs, other mid-level medical professionals and nurses - Birth injuries, including cerebral palsy and Erb's palsy - Failure to monitor vital signs and tests - Surgical negligence - Wrongful death #### Misdiagnosis / Delayed Diagnosis https://pgp.law/practice-areas/medical-malpractice/misdiagnosis #### Surgical & Procedural Errors https://pgp.law/practice-areas/medical-malpractice/surgical-errors ### Hospital Negligence https://pgp.law/practice-areas/hospital-negligence ### Wrongful Death https://pgp.law/practice-areas/wrongful-death Losing a loved one is never easy. Knowing that the death was caused by someone else's negligence can make it almost unbearable. Phillips Law is committed to holding responsible parties accountable and seeking justice on behalf of families. Wrongful death contexts handled include medical malpractice, hospital negligence, surgical malpractice, pharmaceutical errors, car and trucking accidents, and motorcycle wrecks. The firm has more than three decades of experience with serious injury and death cases in both federal and state courts throughout Georgia. ### Auto and Truck Accidents https://pgp.law/practice-areas/auto-and-truck-accidents ### Burn Injury https://pgp.law/practice-areas/burn-injury ### Pharmacy Errors https://pgp.law/practice-areas/pharmacy-errors ### Sexual Abuse https://pgp.law/practice-areas/sexual-abuse --- ## Verdicts and Settlements Full page: https://pgp.law/verdicts Selected results obtained by Phillips Law: | Amount | Type | Description | |---|---|---| | $23,950,000 | Settlement | Pharmaceutical company's product liability failure to properly warn of risks of serotonin syndrome. | | $20,500,000 | Jury Verdict | Medical Malpractice, Pharmaceutical Injury – Pope v. Akorn, Inc. Client suffered Serotonin Syndrome caused by combination of Defendant's drug, Methylene Blue, and a prescription medicine. | | $9,250,000 | Settlement | Medical Malpractice, Hospital Injury – Failure to diagnose spinal cord compression leading to quadriplegia. | | $7,500,000 | Settlement | Medical Malpractice – Hospital radiologist misread x-ray showing golf ball-sized tumor, resulting in metastatic sarcoma cancer, pneumonectomy, and reduced life expectancy. | | $6,450,000 | Settlement | Medical Malpractice of attending OB/GYN, residents, and nurses for failing to treat eclamptic patient, resulting in wrongful death. | | $3,000,000 | Settlement | Client injured by dangerous farm equipment on defendant's property. | | $2,500,000 | Settlement | Client sexually assaulted in major national university dormitory. | | $1,500,000 | Jury Verdict | Wrongful death of college student struck by a vehicle. | | $1,350,000 | Settlement | Medical Malpractice of surgeon in failing to come to hospital to assess patient with severe abdominal pain resulting in wrongful death. | | $1,325,000 | Settlement | Hospital and ER physician's Medical Malpractice for failing to diagnose sickle-cell crisis resulting in wrongful death. | | $1,350,000 | Settlement | Hospital and Physician Malpractice – Wrongful death, failure to diagnose, treat, and transfer three year-old in sickle cell crisis. | | $1,325,000 | Settlement | Medical Malpractice of surgeon in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. | | $1,000,000 | Trial Verdict | Medical Malpractice of surgeon for injuring patient's bile ducts and liver vasculature. | | $1,000,000 | Policy Limits | Medical Malpractice of ER physician and PA for failing to diagnose and treat patient's airway occlusion, resulting in wrongful death. | | $900,000 | Settlement | Hospital Malpractice – Nurse improperly inflated a Foley catheter causing severe urethra and bladder injuries. | | $850,000 | Settlement | Failure to timely diagnose lung cancer in 57 year-old patient. | | $675,000 | Settlement | Medical Malpractice of ER doctor and hospital resulting in wrongful death. | | $650,000 | Settlement | Medical Malpractice of Internist who ordered antibiotic to which patient had a known allergy, resulting in Stevens-Johnson syndrome. | | $500,000 | Settlement | Medical Malpractice – Plastic surgeon applied incorrect chemical cautery to patient's eyelid, causing severe scarring and vision loss. | | $409,000 | Jury Verdict | Jordan v. Beinhauer, MD – Medical Malpractice involving overdose of Amitriptyline following double knee replacement surgery. | | $285,000 | Jury Verdict | Man burned on the job. | Additional confidential settlements obtained in cases involving: pharmacy malpractice, nursing home negligence, sexual abuse of minors, pharmacy dispensing errors, truck wrecks, wrongful death, VA physician malpractice, and property insurance disputes. --- ## Frequently Asked Questions Full FAQ page: https://pgp.law/faq **How much will I pay to talk with you?** Nothing. We never charge for an initial consultation. We are happy to talk to you about your case and listen to your concerns. If we think you have a case, we will schedule a meeting to talk more. You will not be charged for that meeting either. **What is medical malpractice in Georgia?** Medical malpractice in Georgia is the failure of a doctor or other healthcare provider to exercise that degree of care and skill exercised by the profession generally. This is the legal definition. What it means in practice is that a doctor or nurse or hospital violated a rule of the profession — such as giving the wrong medicine, operating on the wrong body part, or failing to recognize the signs of a serious illness. **How long do I have to bring a medical malpractice lawsuit in Georgia?** The statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Georgia is generally two years from the date of the injury or death. There are many exceptions. For example, if a foreign object was left in your body after surgery, you only have one year to bring a lawsuit. In other cases, the time period may be five years. You should never guess about when the statute of limitations runs. If you have been injured by a doctor or hospital, you should contact a lawyer immediately. **If I signed a consent form, can I still claim medical malpractice in Georgia?** Yes. In Georgia, a consent form just means that the doctor explained the procedure to you. It does not give the doctor a license to be negligent. Even if you signed a consent form, you can still sue the doctor if he or she made a mistake. **Who can I sue for medical malpractice in Georgia?** In Georgia, you can sue any healthcare provider who has been negligent. This includes doctors, nurses, hospitals, nursing homes, and pharmacists. **Do I need a medical malpractice lawyer in Georgia?** Yes. Medical malpractice cases are very complex and expensive. You need a lawyer who has experience handling these cases and who has the resources to hire the best experts to prove your case. Insurance companies for doctors and hospitals hire the best lawyers money can buy. You need a lawyer who can stand up to them. **How much will I pay for a medical malpractice lawsuit?** Nothing unless we win. All medical malpractice cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. We pay all the costs of the lawsuit, such as filing fees, court reporter fees, and expert witness fees. We only get paid if we recover money for you. **How much will I receive in a Georgia medical malpractice lawsuit?** Every case is different. The amount of money you receive depends on the severity of your injury, the amount of your medical bills, and the amount of your lost wages. In some cases, you may also be entitled to punitive damages. **How long does a Georgia medical malpractice lawsuit take?** It depends. Some cases settle quickly, while others may take years. We will do everything we can to move your case along as quickly as possible, but we will never settle your case for less than it is worth just to get it over with. **Do I have to pay back my health insurance company?** Maybe. If your health insurance company paid for your medical treatment, they may have a right to be reimbursed from any money you recover in your lawsuit. This is called "subrogation." We will work with your health insurance company to minimize the amount you have to pay back. --- ## News and Press Full page: https://pgp.law/news - **February 2022** — The National Trial Lawyers announces Paul Phillips as one of its Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Georgia. - **April 2020** — $1,000,000 trial verdict, Medical Malpractice of surgeon for injuring patient's bile ducts and liver vasculature: Carmen v Aho, MD, Colquitt Regional Surgery, LLC. (The Moultrie Observer) - **November 2017** — Charlie Peeler appointed United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia. - **April 2017** — $20.5 million jury verdict in Houston County. Pope v. Akorn, Inc. Medical Malpractice, Pharmaceutical Injury. (Chicago Tribune, Reuters) --- ## Blog Articles Full blog: https://pgp.law/blog ### Is Your Doctor Really a Doctor? https://pgp.law/blog/is-your-doctor-really-a-doctor Published: August 26, 2025 ### What Is A “Contestability Period” In Georgia Life Insurance? https://pgp.law/blog/what-is-a-contestability-period-in-georgia-life-insurance Published: February 4, 2025 ### Hospital lawsuit for missed cancer https://pgp.law/blog/hospital-lawsuit-for-missed-cancer Published: January 30, 2025 ### Settlement for nerve injury from a negligent blood draw https://pgp.law/blog/settlement-for-nerve-injury-from-a-negligent-blood-draw Published: September 28, 2023 ### Life Insurance Payment Denied? https://pgp.law/blog/life-insurance-payment-denied Published: May 23, 2023 ### Medical Malpractice Compensatory Damages https://pgp.law/blog/medical-malpractice-compensatory-damages Published: January 17, 2023 ### Nearly 1 in 4 Hospital Patients Suffer Harm https://pgp.law/blog/nearly-1-in-4-hospital-patients-suffer-harm Published: January 13, 2023 ### Medical Malpractice Misinformation https://pgp.law/blog/medical-malpractice-misinformation Published: November 22, 2022 ### Georgia Wrongful Death and Estate Claims https://pgp.law/blog/georgia-wrongful-death-and-estate-claims Published: September 12, 2022 ### What’s the Rush? Georgia’s Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitation, and When it Begins to Run https://pgp.law/blog/whats-the-rush-georgias-medical-malpractice-statute-of-limitation-and-when-it-begins-to-run Published: June 16, 2022 ### What is Medical Negligence in Georgia? https://pgp.law/blog/what-is-medical-negligence-in-georgia Published: May 26, 2022 ### Settlement against hospital for nerve injury from a negligently placed IV. https://pgp.law/blog/settlement-against-hospital-for-nerve-injury-from-a-negligently-placed-iv Published: March 22, 2022 ### Medical Malpractice in Georgia https://pgp.law/blog/medical-malpractice-in-georgia Published: February 15, 2022 --- *Last updated: 2026-08-20* *Source: https://pgp.law/llms-full.txt*