Surgical Errors

Surgery is often a high-risk undertaking, and not all bad surgical outcomes mean that there was a surgical error. Infection following surgery, allergic reaction to anesthesia, and even death can occur without anyone having done anything wrong. A surgical injury is grounds for a medical malpractice claim only if it was caused by the negligence of a healthcare provider.

Common medical malpractice claims related to surgical mistakes involve wrong site surgery, wrong patient surgery, organ perforation or puncture, use of unsanitary surgical instruments, and surgical instruments left inside the body.

When a surgical error does happen, it can cause significant, irreparable physical and emotional harm and even death. Victims of surgical errors are entitled to compensation for medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, diminished earning capacity, lost income, and other costs and losses.

Lawsuits that hold healthcare providers accountable for surgical errors do more that help victims recover their lives —they help keep our communities safe by making sure that the medical care we all receive meets minimal quality standards.

If you’ve been injured because of surgical error, you need an attorney to evaluate your case and protect you and your community from future danger.

Contact Siegfried & Jensen today for a free consultation. We’re here for you.