Surgical Mistakes Have Devastating Consequences For Patients
Any surgical error can seriously injure a patient, even in a relatively minor procedure. All surgeries have risks, and a seemingly small mistake can lead to severe injury or wrongful death. If you or a family member was injured by a surgical error in Ohio, you may be able to hold the surgeon or other health care professional accountable for their mistake.
At Goldstein & Goldstein, Attorneys at Law, in the Cleveland area, we have a reputation as thorough, tenacious medical malpractice lawyers. With our experience, we can investigate the error, gather evidence and determine why the injury happened. Then we will build a strong case for the compensation that you and your family need. Speak with us today; your consultation is free.
What Was The Cause Of Your Surgical Injury?
There are many reasons that surgeries can go wrong, before, during and after the procedure, including:
- Failure to take a thorough patient history
- Anesthesia errors
- Failure to monitor the patient’s vital signs
- Medication interaction errors
- Improperly sterilized surgical tools
- Leaving a surgical implement inside the patient
- Performing surgery on the wrong patient
- Performing surgery on the wrong body part
- Performing the wrong surgery
- Nicking an organ, vein or artery
- Defective surgical devices
- Unnecessary surgery
- Post-operative infection
These are not all of the possible surgical errors. Please contact us if you have questions about what happened in your case.
Common Injuries Caused By Surgical Malpractice
These cases often result in serious, and sometimes fatal, injuries, such as:
- Uncontrollable bleeding
- Organ failure
- Amputation
- Brain injury due to lack of oxygen
- Nerve injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Paralysis
- Disability
- Blood clots
In addition to these types of injuries, patients and their family members may suffer from depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), especially when the injuries are catastrophic or fatal.
The Patient And/Or Family May Have A Medical Malpractice Claim
After we investigate the incident and determine liability, we can help you file a malpractice claim against the negligent party or parties. You may recover compensation for past, present and future medical bills, lost income, loss of earning capacity, and pain and suffering. In wrongful death cases, you can also seek damages for the personal loss of a loved one, their contributions to the household and funeral/burial expenses.
How Can We Help You At This Difficult Time?Please call us in Beachwood at 216-706-9664 or contact us online. We offer a free consultation and you pay nothing unless we recover damages for you. |