Atlanta, Georgia
When you undergo a surgical procedure, you place your trust in the medical staff that they will take the proper precautions to ensure your safety. While all surgery carries some inherent risks, it is reasonable to expect that you will not sustain any serious, life altering injuries during your procedure. When a surgical error caused by the negligent actions of a medical professional results in a serious injury, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your damages.
Unfortunately, surgical errors occur more often than you would like to believe. Each year, thousands of people suffer serious injuries as a result of medical malpractice during surgery. Often, the victims of surgical errors face a lifetime of complications as a result.
Causes of Surgical Errors
Some of the most common causes of surgical errors include:
- Poor pre-operative planning
- Anesthesia errors
- Incorrect incisions
- The use of unsterile equipment
- Damage or puncture to nearby organs
- Nerve damage
- Wrong site surgery
- Wrong patient surgery
- Accidentally leaving a surgical instrument in the patient’s body
- Unnecessary surgery
Experienced Medical Malpractice Attorney
The lawyer at Robbins Law, PC possesses over 30 years of experience in medical malpractice litigation. We understand the complexity of surgical error cases and have the tools and resources needed to provide you with the best chance of a successful outcome for your claim.
Our legal team includes an attorney, paralegals, medical experts, legal assistants, and investigators. We are highly skilled in evaluating medical records to determine if your injuries were in fact caused by a surgical error, and we will employ the necessary experts to help prove this in court. Your lawsuit will have a greater likelihood of success if it can be proven that your doctor failed to perform the proper and necessary surgical procedures, lacks the necessary experience to perform your procedure, or performed your procedure in a manner that does not adhere to standards set forth by the medical profession.
When facing a lifetime of medical expenses, pain and suffering, and diminished earning capacity, it is important to work with a lawyer who understands what it takes to bring you the compensation you deserve.
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If you have a surgical error claim in the Atlanta, Georgia area, please contact the Atlanta medical malpractice lawyer at Robbins Law, PC today to schedule your free consultation.