A large portion of
medical malpractice cases in Philadelphia are due to
anesthesia errors! In some cases, during
surgery the most dangerous element is not the procedure
itself, but the actual anesthesia administered prior to
and during the procedure. Anesthesia complications
occur on a regular basis, and can cause severe injuries
such as brain damage to the patient or even
death. If
you or someone you know has been the victim of a Philadelphia
anesthesia complication or mistake, you need the help
of a Philadelphia
medical malpractice attorney.
Have you or a loved one suffered
an injury from an anesthesia mistake? Then you need legal help! Contact
a Philadelphia medical malpractice attorney at the law
firm of Lowenthal & Abrams
today!
Anesthesia complication and mistakes may occur due to
some of the reasons listed below:
- Overdose / underdose
- Illegible paperwork
- Outdated equipment
- Improper positioning of patient's body
- Wrongful placement of the endotracheal tube
- Poor communication between staff members
- Staff's lack of proper education in the field
Any individual involved in anesthesia care may be
liable for personal injuries that are caused by their
own negligence. This pertains not only to the anesthesiologist
but also the surgeons and/or the hospital associated with
the operation. A Philadelphia
medical malpractice attorney at
the law firm of Lowenthal & Abrams can help inform
you of all your legal rights and sort out the important
facts.
Anesthesia complications and injuries may occur
in:
- Operating room
- Pre-operative
- Out-patient procedures
- Delivery room
- Dental office procedures
- Recovery rooms
Research has found after questioning patients who had
a problem with anesthesia discover that some of these
patients were not given proper instructions prior to their
sedation. They were not informed that they could not eat
or drink prior to their procedure. Some were prescribed
medications that the doctor did not ask the patient about
prior to administering. The doctor is required to list
all the medications that the patient is currently taking
to make sure there are no dangerous interactions. Drug
interactions are one of the leading causes of anesthesia
complications that may cause traumatic
brain injury, a coma
and/or
death.
Living with the unfortunate consequences of an anesthesia
complication or error can be extremely costly. The surviving
patient may require a life time of care,
medical equipment and medical attention. For the moderately
injured patients harmed from the anesthesia, they will
need therapy and extensive recovery time. You and your
family deserve compensation for the future
medical needs of your loved one, the loss of income, pain & suffering,
and emotional stress.
Contact
a Philadelphia medical malpractice attorney at the law
firm of Lowenthal & Abrams today!
Why
hire us for your medical malpractice
case? First of
all we provide more than 30 years of legal experience in
this field. Secondly, we have a medical doctor who is also
an attorney on staff. Dr.
Esther M. Gallagher, M.D. who can
evaluate and decipher your medical records with the expertise
that only a physician can provide. We have found this to
be a winning combination.
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