North Carolina Surgical Errors Lawyer
Every surgical procedure, no matter how routine, presents some risk. However, there are standard treatment protocols and best practices which surgeons and attending staff are expected to follow. Complying with standard treatment protocols reduces risks, ensuring that doctors use accepted techniques for surgery, patient stabilization and the monitoring of vital signs. If instruments are not properly sanitized, if the surgeon nicks an organ or artery with a scalpel or if the wrong body part is operated on, surgeons can be held liable for resulting injuries and fatalities.
Shouldn't the people and institutions that caused these injuries be held responsible? At the Law Offices of Paul M. Goodson we think they should. Our attorneys represent victims of surgical errors in medical malpractice claims.
If you were injured or if a loved one suffered a wrongful death due to surgical errors or emergency room errors, please contact an attorney at our firm for a free consultation and case evaluation. We may be able to help you recover financial compensation for your injuries, medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
Surgical Errors, Negligence and Serious Injuries
Our attorneys will aggressively pursue the full compensation you deserve for injuries caused by all types of surgical errors, including:
- Sponges, needles or instruments left behind
- Operating on the wrong body part
- Performing the wrong procedure
- Anesthesia or prescription errors
- Unusual and unexpected complications
Surgical Errors and the Bottom Line
To improve their bottom line, hospitals and health insurance companies may pressure medical professionals to be "more productive" or "efficient." When surgeons complete more procedures in less time, the cost per procedure goes down. Yet, the costs of medical mistakes are very high, to victims and their families. Large medical malpractice awards for victims of surgical errors make doctors, hospitals and insurance companies realize the true cost of their actions.
Contact Medical Malpractice Lawyers Today
To learn more about medical malpractice, please visit our information center. To speak with an experienced medical malpractice attorney, please contact the Law Offices of Paul M. Goodson today.
