Surgical Errors and Medical Malpractice
There are few times in a person’s life when he or she is as vulnerable as when he or she undergoes a surgical procedure. While complete anesthesia may be necessary for the patient’s own safety during the course of the procedure, the faith and trust that it requires is occasionally betrayed by surgical errors. Negligent performance of a surgical procedure can severely affect a patient’s welfare and in some cases may even be deadly.
If you or your loved one has been the victim of a surgical team’s negligence, then you have likely already discovered the direct financial cost of additional medical care necessitated by those mistakes. The health consequences can be far more troublesome. To learn about seeking compensation for the surgical mistakes you have endured, contact the Clearwater medical malpractice lawyers of Tragos & Sartes, P.L. at 727-441-9030.
Examples of Surgical Mistakes
Surgical errors can occur in an alarmingly large number of ways. Examples of possible surgical mistakes include:
- Mishandling of surgical instruments
- Improper dosing or administration of anesthesia
- Foreign objects left inside the body
- Improper suturing
- Wrong site surgery
- Wrong patient surgery
Because surgical procedures involve the manipulation of organs, vessels, and tissues, even an apparently minor lapse in the performance of an operation can have far-reaching effects. An attentive surgical team can take action quickly to rectify some mistakes before they cause a patient any harm. But it is more typically the case that the negative consequences will linger long after the incident.
No one should have to live with pain, disability, or severe financial losses due to a trusted doctor’s mistakes. Our Clearwater surgical error attorneys can help you pursue the full compensation you deserve.
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Surgeons and other healthcare professionals involved in the execution of surgical procedures have a critical responsibility to avoid making needless mistakes. If you have been the victim of lapsed care which resulted in a surgical error, contact the Clearwater personal injury lawyers of Tragos & Sartes, P.L. at 727-441-9030.
