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Surgical Malpractice

When we visit the hospital to undergo surgery, we place a great amount of trust in the surgeons, nurses, and others who assist with the operation. We expect that we will be given the best care and, at the very least, we will not be harmed further. Unfortunately many surgeries do not go as planned because of surgical error.

Even a small mistake made by a surgeon can be costly. If you or someone you love has been hurt by a surgical error, the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod, P.A. are committed to helping you recover the compensation that you deserve.

Common Surgical Errors

Surgeries are often long, complicated procedures that have a lot of room for error. Surgeons must be constantly vigilant to ensure that they do not put a patient endanger with a simple mistake. Some of the common errors that surgical teams may make include:

  • Poor communication. When surgical teams do not communicate well or a person’s medical sheets are not correct, a patient may be at risk of a serious mistake. Wrong site, wrong side, or wrong organ surgery are all a result of poor communication.
  • Failure to properly sterilize tools and equipment. This can lead to a dangerous infection, such as Staphylococcus aureus, which can further harm the patient.
  • Poor training. When surgical teams are not properly trained or briefed before a surgery, they may accidentally make a wrong incision that compromises the patient’s health.
  • Inattentiveness. Inattentiveness from distraction or lack of sleep can lead to an organ puncture, perforation, or other internal injury. Surgical tools or supplies may also be accidentally left in the patient’s body, which can be uncomfortable or life-threatening and necessitates a second surgery.
  • Delayed or prolonged surgery. When surgical rooms are inadequately staffed or are not well prepared, the patient may be forced to wait longer than expected for an important surgery or may be left in surgery for longer than is safe.

If you or someone you love has been injured by a surgical error, the surgical team may be liable for your injuries and damages and you may be entitled to compensation for your accident related costs. A medical malpractice attorney can fight on your behalf to bring the liable parties to justice so that you can begin to recover physically, emotionally, and financially from your surgical malpractice accident.

Contact Us

For sound legal advice and assistance regarding surgical malpractice injuries and compensation, don’t hesitate to contact the New Jersey surgical errors lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod, P.A. today at 800-346-5529.