Surgical errors are committed largely because of the negligence of a surgical team or hospital, resulting in the need to file a New York medical malpractice claim. Poor communication, bad time management, and negligence to follow proper surgical guidelines can all contribute to common surgical errors.
Injuries that can be sustained because of surgical errors are numerous, but some of the more common types of surgical errors include:
- anesthesia errors (resulting in brain damage, coma or death);
- damage to other areas of the body because of wrong-site surgery;
- scarring or disfigurement from poor incisions/sutures;
- allergic or drug reactions from improper patient history review;
- infection or internal damage from instruments left inside the body;
- accidental amputation;
- infection or septic shock from improper post-op care; and
- permanent paralysis from nerve damage.
A single mistake in the operative procedures can cost you thousands in unnecessary medical bills, extra surgery or treatment, as well as the pain and suffering. In extreme cases, death or significant brain damage is a possibility, especially with anesthesia errors. If you want to know more about seeking compensation for a surgical error through a New York medical malpractice claim, you should contact a New York medical malpractice lawyer.
Contacting a New York medical malpractice Lawyer
When you have suffered serious injury or lost a loved one because of medical negligence you are entitled to compensation for your damages and suffering. Filing a New York medical malpractice claim can be a difficult and time-consuming process that can be made simpler with the experienced assistance of a New York medical malpractice lawyer.
At Gacovino Lake & Associates we have formed a dedicated network of medical malpractice lawyers to serve clients nationwide. Our New York office serves residents of the 5 boroughs with their auto accident, medical malpractice, defective drug, premises liability, and Workers’ Compensation claims. For experienced help when filing your medical malpractice claim, contact us today – 1-800-246-4878.
