Surgery is supposed to help you heal—but when a mistake happens in the operating room, the results can be devastating. If you’ve suffered due to a surgical error, you may have the right to file a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Here’s what you need to know.
✅ 1. What Counts as a Surgical Error?
Surgical errors go beyond ordinary risks. Common examples include:
- Operating on the wrong body part
- Leaving instruments inside the patient
- Performing the wrong procedure
- Anesthesia mistakes
- Post-surgical infections caused by negligence
These are considered preventable mistakes, not normal complications.
✅ 2. Why Do Surgical Errors Happen?
Surgical mistakes often occur due to:
- Fatigue or lack of focus
- Poor communication among medical staff
- Inadequate pre-surgery planning
- Defective equipment
- Understaffed hospitals
💡 Tip: If the error was due to negligence, you likely have a strong case.
✅ 3. Do You Have a Malpractice Claim?
To sue successfully, you must prove:
- The surgeon or hospital owed you a duty of care
- They breached that duty through negligence
- You suffered harm and damages as a result
Evidence like medical records, surgical reports, and expert testimony will be key.
✅ 4. What Compensation Can You Get?
A malpractice claim may include damages for:
- Additional medical bills
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent disability
- Wrongful death (if applicable)
✅ 5. How a Lawyer Helps You Win
Malpractice cases are complex and expensive. A lawyer can:
- Hire medical experts
- Gather and analyze surgical records
- Negotiate aggressively with hospital lawyers
- Take your case to court if needed
Most attorneys work on contingency fees, meaning you pay nothing unless you win.
🟦 Think You’re a Victim of a Surgical Error?
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