- March 6, 2015
- Medical Malpractice
- Personal Injury
All surgeries involve an element of risk, however when a patient suffers serious injuries as a result of a preventable mistake or error during surgery, medical malpractice has taken place. Surgical errors go beyond the known risks of surgeries and therefore are considered a form of negligence.At the law firm of Goodman Acker, P.C. our Michigan medical malpractice lawyers are actively represent patients and their families who have suffered serious injuries or were killed as a result of a surgical error. If you or your loved one suspect that the injuries you suffer are result of a procedural mistake, call our office today at (248) 286-8100 to discuss your case and determine if you have a claim.
Most Common Surgical Errors By Surgeons
Some of the most common surgical errors include:
- Anesthesia errors
- Leaving surgical instruments inside patient
- Wrong surgical site is performed on
- Wrong procedure is performed
- Avoidable infection
It is important to understand that a bad result from a surgery is not necessary considered medical malpractice. However, there are accepted standards of care for surgical procedures, and surgeons are expected to follow to them.
More often than not, victims do not even realize they have become a victim of medical malpractice. In fact according to a study released by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), hospital employees are only reporting about fourteen percent of all medical errors and usually do not change their practice to prevent future harm to patients.
File Medical Malpractice Lawsuit For Surgical Errors in Michigan
Surgical errors are 100 percent preventable. Surgeons and medical professionals, such as nurses performing a surgery on an individual should be taking preventative measure to ensure that the patient is safe from harm.
Call our office today if you or your loved one have questions or feel you may have a claim against the surgeon or other medical professionals that performed your surgery. We can help you understand what happened and determine if medical malpractice did take place. Our Michigan medical malpractice lawyers have over 30 years of experience representing medical malpractice victims who have suffered injuries as a result of a surgery error or mistake. We can help you too. Call now at (248) 286-8100 to discuss your case for free and of no obligation. Best of all, should you need representation, our attorneys represent our clients on a trusted no win no fee promise, which means there are no legal fees or costs whatsoever until we win or settle your claim.