Surgical Errors
Precision is essential to any successful surgical procedure. This begins with patient preparation, includes the procedure itself, and ends with post-operative care. Carelessness or mistakes during any of these stages may jeopardize a patient’s chances of recovery.
A surgical error can be the difference between life and death for a patient. If you or someone you love suffered harm because of a surgical error, contact the Pennsylvania surgical errors lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today at 610-667-7511.
Types of Surgical Errors
Surgical errors may take several forms. Some errors occur during the procedure itself while others occur immediately before or after. Common surgical errors include:
- Anesthesia errors
- Wrong site surgery
- Incorrect procedure
- Improper suturing
- Post-operative complications
These errors may have a number of unintended effects. For example, an individual may not receive the correct surgery, allowing his or her underlying condition to progress. If an individual is not sutured correctly, he or she may suffer infection or hemorrhaging. An anesthesia error may cause brain or lung damage.
When an individual suffers harm in any of these forms because of a negligent action on the part of a medical professional, he or she may be entitled to financial compensation for his or her injuries.
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The Pennsylvania medical malpractice attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., may be able to help you fight for financial compensation if you have been the victim of a surgical error. Contact us today at 610-667-7511 to learn more about your legal rights and options.