Philadelphia Surgical Error Attorney

How do you know if you are a victim of surgical errors?

98,000 people die every year from preventable medical mistakes. Errors in pre-operative care, during the surgical procedure and in post-operative care occur more often than is known. Not all bad surgical results are due to malpractice. If you suspect an error has occurred during your surgery consult with a Philadelphia medical malpractice attorney. The legal team at our firm will determine the facts in your case and give you sound advice as to your options.

Surgical errors can occur from exhaustion, inattention, or lack of expertise. The surgeon may be aware of the error but it may not be recorded in the operative notes. An experienced surgical error attorney is well versed in accepted surgical standards and can identify any serious divergence from reasonable accepted procedure. Such errors include anesthesiology errors, surgical equipment malfunction, operating on the wrong body part or the wrong patient, unrepaired damage to arteries, organs and tissue, infections, and equipment left inside the body. These errors may not manifest themselves immediately, but can appear as problems in time. Our team is diligent in scrutinizing all relevant medical records and in gathering statements of witnesses to reconstruct the sequence of events in preparation of any medical malpractice claim for damages.

Surgical Error Lawyer in Philadelphia

Our firm has decades of experience in helping numerous victims and their families understand what occurred during a surgery, in addition to achieving a successful result in their case. In cases of serious errors punitive damages may be awarded. By discussing your case with a knowledgeable medical malpractice lawyer you can have some of your questions answered and make an informed decision as to how you should proceed. Contact the Law offices of Steven Laynas for a free consultation and case evaluation.

Contact a Philadelphia surgical error attorney at the firm to find out if you have a claim for damages as a result of a surgical error.