Surgeons undergo years of training to do what they do, but that does not make them immune to mistakes. Still, when surgical mistakes occur, people can be seriously and irreparably injured or even die. If you have been the victim of a surgical error, you need to reach out for legal representation right away.
Surgical errors are a form of medical malpractice and claims of malpractice are particularly complicated to prove. For this reason, it is important that you reach out to the Cleveland surgical mistakes attorneys at Paulozzi for help right away following your surgical injury. Our team has decades of experience handling cases just like yours. Reach out to schedule a free consultation by clicking here or calling us at 1-888-710-0040.
There are a myriad of ways that surgical mistakes can be made, even when it comes to the simplest surgical procedures. Our team at Paulozzi typically see cases that arise from:
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), thousands of surgical errors occur in the United States each year. The vast majority of these surgical errors are 100% preventable if not for the negligence of the surgeon or their staff, including scrub nurses and techs. The NIH says the main causes of surgical mistakes include:
The NIH also notes that surgical mistakes are not usually spontaneous but are the result of the
comingling of people and surgical equipment. The NIH notes that risk factors exist for surgical
errors. These include:
If you are the victim of a surgical mistake. you have the right to pursue compensation for your injuries. This includes recovery of medical expenses, lost income, and any loss of earning capacity along with compensation for pain and suffering you endured due to the surgical error.
The Cleveland surgical mistakes attorneys at Paulozzi LPA will evaluate and review your claim through a free consultation and stand by you from start to finish when handling your claim. We want to help you gain peace of mind and will not stop until our team and you are satisfied with the results. Reach out to us for a free consultation by clicking here or calling us at 1-888-710-
0040.