Surgical errors and medical malpractice usually occur through general negligence. However, surgical errors resulting from medical malpractice may occur when doctors or surgeons did not properly evaluate the patient prior to surgery. The personal injury lawyers at the Philadelphia, PA law firm of Levin & Zeiger LLP understand that the patient's current health and lifestyle should have been evaluated before the surgery. Surgical errors and medical malpractice can occur when the patient is taking any medications that are not known to the medical professionals involved in the surgery. The surgeon is responsible for making sure the surgery is safe to perform on this patient, and that all professionals involved in the surgery and competent and know their roles.
Each year in the United States, 20-30 million people undergo surgeries that require them to be put under general anesthesia. While most wake up with their medical condition dramatically improved, some wake up to the reality that a mistake has been made during their surgery due to medical malpractice.
Surgical errors are rare, but can be devastating for affected patients. They can lead to anything from temporary infection or discomfort to life-long injury to death. Types of surgical errors include:
- operating on the wrong patient;
- operating on the wrong body part, or the correct body part but the wrong side of the body;
- failing to administer the appropriate dosage of anesthesia;
- incorrect incisions which lead to severe blood loss;
- use of unsterile equipment;
- damage to nearby nerves or organs.
If you have suffered an injury as the result of a surgical error during a procedure or due to poor pre-operative planning, you need an attorney who will fight for your rights and ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve to feel whole again.
Representing clients who have been injured during surgery requires a team of lawyers, nurses and others trained to review the facts of these cases, including medical records. It can be very difficult to prove that even the most serious surgical error is the result of medical malpractice. That's why you need attorneys on your side to investigate medical records and find the best medical experts to examine the extent of your injuries. At Levin & Zeiger, LLP, we also work with highly-regarded experts to determine the type of medical malpractice and how and why it happened. At times, we will work with other law firms that have particular expertise to assure that our clients receive the most thorough and zealous representation.
When you need a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania or New Jersey personal injury attorney to represent you, a family member or friend who has fallen victim to a surgical error due to medical malpractice, contact Levin & Zeiger, LLP, who represent every client zealously in order to obtain the best results possible in each case. To arrange a consultation, please give us a call at 215-825-5183 or send us an email via the form above.
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