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Surgeons undergo years of training, but they are not immune to mistakes. Surgical errors can lead to serious injuries or even death. If you’ve been a victim of a surgical mistake, seeking legal representation immediately is crucial.

Surgical errors are a form of medical malpractice, and proving malpractice can be complex. It’s important to contact the Ohio surgical mistakes lawyers at Paulozzi right after your surgical injury. Our team has decades of experience handling cases like yours. Schedule a free consultation by clicking here or calling us at 1-888-710-0040.

Common Types of Surgical Errors

Surgical mistakes can happen even during the simplest procedures. At Paulozzi, we often handle cases involving:

  • Wrong-site surgeries
  • Wrong procedures performed
  • Incorrect incisions
  • Improperly sterilized equipment
  • Damage to nearby organs
  • Prolonged surgeries
  • Surgical tools left inside the body
  • Anesthesia errors and allergic reactions
  • Avoidable infections
  • Accidental damage to muscles, ligaments, and tissues

Why Do Surgical Errors Occur?

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), thousands of surgical errors happen in the U.S. each year. Most of these errors are preventable and occur due to negligence by the surgeon or their staff. The NIH identifies the main causes of surgical mistakes as:

  • Lack of standard rules in the operating room
  • Inadequate surgeon training and education
  • Communication failures among surgical staff
  • Communication gaps between the patient and surgeon
  • Unreliable protocols and systems
  • Surgeons rushing to complete more surgeries

Risk Factors for Surgical Mistakes

The NIH notes that surgical errors often result from a combination of people and equipment issues. Risk factors for surgical mistakes include:

  • A mindset that the surgeon’s decisions should never be questioned
  • Distractions like digital devices used during surgery
  • Lack of necessary imaging during surgery
  • Missing pre-op assessments such as EKGs or lab results
  • Insufficient staff in the surgery suite
  • Multiple surgeons performing multiple surgeries simultaneously
  • Surgeons taking shortcuts due to time pressures
  • Mislabeling of surgical sites or mixing up patients

How Our Ohio Surgical Mistakes Lawyers Can Help

If you’ve been a victim of a surgical mistake, you have the right to pursue compensation for your injuries. This includes recovering medical expenses, lost income, loss of earning capacity, and compensation for pain and suffering caused by the error.

The Ohio surgical mistakes lawyers at Paulozzi LPA will review your claim through a free consultation and support you throughout the process. We aim to help you achieve peace of mind and will work tirelessly until you are satisfied with the results. Reach out to us for a free consultation by clicking here or calling 1-888-710-0040.

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