Surgical Error Lawyers

Were You Injured by a Surgical Mistake?

Surgical procedures often carry a level of risk, but when preventable mistakes occur, the risks escalate and may result in catastrophic losses for the patient and their family. Surgical errors that stem from negligence, poor preparation, or miscommunication among medical staff should be answered with medical malpractice claims or lawsuits to try to set things right.

If you are dealing with physical and emotional suffering, as well as mounting financial challenges, due to a surgical error, let James Wood Law help you understand and use your rights as an injured patient. We know the painful impacts that surgical errors can have, so we are fully committed to helping survivors of such inexcusable mistakes seek justice and compensation. Our experienced attorneys are ready to work tirelessly to hold negligent medical providers accountable and secure the compensation you deserve so you can focus on your recovery.

Call (888) 579-3866 now or send an online contact form to request a free case review.

Different Types of Surgical Errors

Surgical mistakes come in many forms, and each one has the potential to inflict serious harm on the patient. Many surgical errors will disrupt the recovery and healing process, complicate existing conditions, or create entirely new health challenges that require ongoing care. They may occur during the procedure itself, in pre-operative planning, and post-operative care phases. Thanks to our extensive experience with medical malpractice claims, our trial attorneys are ready to help with a claim involving any type of surgical error.

Common examples of surgical errors include:

• Wrong-site surgery: Operating on the incorrect part of the body or performing the wrong procedure altogether due to poor planning or miscommunication. This type of error can lead to unnecessary surgeries and permanent damage to healthy tissue, possibly even unnecessary amputations.
• Retained surgical instruments: Leaving objects like sponges, gauze, or tools inside a patient, resulting in infections, internal damage, and the need for additional surgeries.
• Anesthesia errors: Improper administration or monitoring of anesthesia, which can cause heart complications, brain injuries, or even death. Anesthesia errors often stem from incorrect dosages or failure to account for a patient’s medical history and risk of allergic reaction.
• Post-operative negligence: Failing to monitor for or address complications such as infections, blood clots, or uncontrolled bleeding, which can turn a successful surgery into a life-threatening situation.

Who is Liable for a Surgical Error?

Determining liability in surgical error cases is an important step for your case. If you can’t identify the right defendant, it will slow down your case and could possibly jeopardize your ability to pursue compensation altogether. To pursue compensation with confidence, let James Wood Law handle your claim, so we can determine who is at fault for your injuries and losses.

In our 40+ years of handling medical malpractice claims, we have seen that surgical errors are rarely the fault of just one individual. Instead, they often involve a combination of negligent actions by various medical professionals or healthcare groups.

The following parties may be held liable in surgical error claims:

• Surgeons: Surgeons are responsible for performing procedures with the highest standard of care. Errors such as operating on the wrong body part or failing to address complications make them directly accountable.
• Anesthesiologists: An anesthesiologist manages the administration of anesthesia and oversees the patient’s vital signs during surgery. Mistakes in dosage or monitoring can have catastrophic consequences, which could make the anesthesiologist liable.
• Nurses and surgical staff: Assistants involved in surgery like nurses and surgical staff can contribute to errors through mishandling instruments, failing to follow protocols, or neglecting aftercare duties.
• Hospitals and healthcare facilities: Healthcare institutions and centers can be held liable for systemic issues, such as understaffing, improper training, inadequate equipment, or poor adherence to safety protocols.

Damages in a Surgical Error Case

Surgical errors often result in significant financial, physical, and emotional losses for patients and their families. By seeking damages in a surgical error lawsuit, you can address these harms and pursue the resources that you need to start rebuilding your life. Our trial attorneys are ready to fight for every last penny of compensation owed to you, even if that means we need to go to court.

Different damages that we can likely pursue in your surgical error case include:

• Medical expenses: Patients hurt by a surgical error may recover costs associated with corrective surgeries, ongoing medical treatments, rehabilitation, and any future care required due to the surgical error.
• Lost wages: A surgical injury may prevent you from working temporarily or permanently. Compensation can cover lost income and earning capacity if injuries result in long-term disability.
• Pain and suffering: Beyond physical injuries, survivors of surgical negligence often experience emotional trauma and mental anguish. Non-economic damages attempt to secure financial recognition for this intangible yet painful suffering.
• Loss of quality of life: When a surgical error limits your ability to participate in daily activities, maintain relationships, or enjoy life as you once did, we believe that you deserve compensation for this profound loss.

Schedule a Free Consultation to Begin

Surgical errors are not mere accidents—they are preventable failures that can leave lasting scars, both physically and emotionally. When medical professionals or institutions act negligently, they must be held accountable for their actions. At James Wood Law, we are passionate about helping survivors of surgical errors seek justice and recover the compensation they need to move forward. If you or a loved one has suffered due to a surgical mistake, today is the right day to see how legal action might be able to set things right.

Contact us today by calling (888) 579-3866 to discuss your case and start your pursuit of justice.