Every surgery carries some risk, and not every bad outcome is malpractice. But some surgical errors are so clearly preventable that they should never happen. When a surgical team's mistake causes harm, the patient may be entitled to compensation.
Examples of Surgical Errors
- Operating on the wrong body part or the wrong patient
- Leaving sponges, clamps or other instruments inside the body
- Damaging nerves, blood vessels or organs during the procedure
- Failing to monitor the patient or respond to complications
- Post-operative infections caused by poor sterile technique
- Inadequate informed consent about the risks of the procedure
How We Can Help
We review the operative reports, nursing notes and post-operative records, and consult with surgeons in the relevant specialty to determine whether the care fell below the accepted standard.