Tennessee Surgical Error Law Firm
Injured During Surgery? Call Us Today
Surgery of any kind is an extremely complex medical procedure, and learning that you require surgery to address a medical condition can be very scary. Administering a surgery safely requires extensive experience, careful focus, and delicate care. When surgery is needed, we entrust surgeons to apply this level of attention and ensure we get home safely.
When surgeons and other responsible parties violate this trust by behaving negligently, our worst fears can become true. Surgical errors are often highly damaging, and can be fatal.
In the aftermath of a surgical mistake, victims’ families must grapple with the emotional and financial repercussions of negligence.
If you or a loved one were injured because of a surgical error, the LawMD legal team can help. We will represent you against negligent parties and help you recover the compensation you deserve. Contact us today to discuss the details of your case.
Complete our contact form or call (888) 695-2963 for a free consultation with our surgical error law firm in Tennessee.
Types of Surgical Errors
It is essential for doctors and nurses to be attentive and responsive during every step of a surgical procedure. Because surgeries are so complicated, complete focus is crucial. Negligence by any person who is involved in administering a surgery or negligence at any step of the surgical process can result in injury to the patient.
Surgical errors may involve negligence during preparation to complete a procedure. For example, negligence in testing a patient, providing medication, training surgeons and nurses, or providing tools and equipment can result in injury. Additionally, surgeons must be completely informed of the surgery they are performing and the medical needs of the patient. Relaying this information correctly may be the responsibility of several people in a hospital.
Our surgical error law firm in Tennessee will evaluate the details of your case to determine the cause of your injury and identify liable parties.
A surgical error claim may be focused on incidents such as:
- Anesthesia errors
- Operating on an incorrect body part
- Leaving tools inside of the body of a patient
- Performing surgery on the wrong patient
- Misdiagnosis and medical testing errors
Liability for Surgical Errors
There are multiple people in a hospital who are responsible for ensuring surgeries go smoothly. Surgeons complete procedures, nurses provide assistance, and anesthesiologists work with the surgeons and nurses if anesthesia is required. Although not directly involved in the surgery itself, other parties such as pharmacists and medical device manufacturers may be liable if surgical errors occur. Additionally, the administration of the hospital where the surgery was performed will likely be held liable for failing to provide surgeons and other members of their staff with proper training and tools.
Free Consultations Available
Our legal team can discuss how we can help in your surgical error case during a free and confidential consultation. We are a team of physician-attorneys who have extensive experience in the medical and legal fields. Our experience in healthcare informs our legal strategy, and we use our knowledge to help injury victims recover the compensation you deserve.
We will evaluate the details of your case from our insightful perspective to identify how the surgical error occurred, who is liable for the error, and the full scope of damages you have currently sustained and may need to pay for in the future. It is our goal to ensure you or an injured loved one receives the care they need, and that negligent parties are held accountable for damages.
If you are interested in speaking with our legal team, call (888) 695-2963 or send us a message to schedule a free consultation with our surgical error law firm in Tennessee.