Surgical Errors
When you prepare for surgery, you trust that your surgeons will protect your safety and well-being. Unfortunately, many cases of medical malpractice involving surgical errors happen every year in the United States, leading to serious medical complications and even death. However, sometimes victims of medical malpractice are found eligible for financial compensation to help pay for the costs associated with medical bills and treatment to repair the error.
If you or someone you know has been the victim of surgical error or another kind of medical malpractice, you may be financially compensated for your pain and suffering. Contact an experienced Harrisburg surgical error attorney of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today at 610-667-7511 to discuss your unique legal situation.
Common Types of Surgical Errors
Frustratingly, surgical errors due to surgical team negligence are completely preventable. Surgical teams are responsible for being careful and thorough during the procedure because the complications that are associated with surgical errors can be devastating both physically and emotionally. However, they can fail in this duty to you, resulting in a surgical mistake.
Some of the most common kinds of surgical errors involve:
- Instruments left in the body
- Wrong site surgery
- Unsanitary surgical tools
- Receiving the wrong surgery
These kinds of errors are serious and can have severe and deadly consequences, immediately or long after the surgery. Some people are not even aware that there was a surgical error until their original condition then worsens.
Contact Us
If you or someone you know has suffered due to a surgical error, it is important to know your legal rights. Contact the knowledgeable Harrisburg surgical error lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today at 610-667-7511 to discuss your medical malpractice claim. We are dedicated to helping our clients secure financial compensation for injuries sustained through surgical error.