Every surgery, even one that is considered minor or routine, is associated with some degree of risk. Moreover, since surgery is typically required as a last resort for patient treatment, surgical patients are apt to be in a somewhat vulnerable state and mistakes can be costly. Unfortunately, errors in the operating room are all-too-common. While surgeries often take place in a fast-paced, high-stress environment, the stakes are simply too high to permit these failures.
If you or your loved one has experienced pain and suffering due to the negligence of a member of the surgical team, you may be entitled to financial compensation for the following, among other damages:
- Additional medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
To learn more about your legal rights and options in this situation, contact the St. Louis surgical error attorneys of the Finney Law Office at 314-646-0300 to schedule a free consultation with a skilled and experienced lawyer who is passionately committed to protecting patient rights.
Types of Surgical Errors
The kind of surgical error that a negligent medical professional might commit will depend upon the nature of the surgery to be performed among numerous other factors. In some cases, the effects of a surgical error can be swiftly addressed while the surgery is still in progress. In others, however, a patient may be left with permanent damage. The following are a few representative types of surgical errors:
- Anesthesia Errors
- Wrong Site Surgery
- Surgery on Wrong Patient
- Incorrect Surgical Procedure
- Mishandling of Surgical Instruments
- Foreign Objects Inside the Body Cavity
- Improper Suturing
- Post-surgical Complications
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Medical professionals need to be held responsible for their mistakes. If you or your loved has been the victim of medical malpractice, it is important to speak to an attorney as soon as possible. The St. Louis surgical error attorneys at the Finney Law Office would like can help you fight for compensation for your pain and suffering. Contact us today at 314-646-0300 to learn more about your rights.