Surgical procedures are complex and often very invasive. As patients, we place a great deal of trust in our surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to perform the operation carefully and skillfully. This expectation for care and skill also applies to pre-operative and post-operative care, where patients rely upon their medical practitioners to ensure their wellbeing and safety. Catastrophic injuries can arise when surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, or other medical professionals fail to provide the proper degree of care and skill during a surgical operation.
Surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, medical residents, and other medical professionals are all expected to uphold prevailing standards of care for their patients. These standards are important, as any accident, error, or mistake during surgery can profoundly alter the course of their patient’s life.
At Wagners, we represent patients who have been injured by surgical negligence in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. We have been successful in representing clients whose lives have been changed because of surgical or postoperative error. This includes individuals who required an amputation, a colostomy, experienced sepsis or postoperative infection, required revision surgeries, and much more.
There are infinite causes and types of surgical errors, usually dependent on the operation being performed and the patient’s unique clinical factors. Some of the most frequent types of surgical errors include:
There is inherent risk for complications associated with any surgical procedure. When injuries arise following surgery, it is important to understand the difference between a poor outcome or unsuccessful surgery, and a surgical error. Injuries that are caused by surgical error can be catastrophic, sometimes leading to damaged organs, internal bleeding, revision surgeries, sepsis, admission to the Intensive Care Unit (“ICU”) or even death.
We at Wagners have extensive experience navigating the complex legal and medical aspects of surgical error claims, allowing us to take a highly strategic approach to representing our clients. We are here as advocates for you, with the resources and knowledge necessary to navigate your complex legal action.
Patients who experience profound injuries as a result of surgical error often require extensive care, services, and supports to adapt to their new reality. This care can be costly and difficult to access. At Wagners, we believe that patients who have been injured as a result of surgical error should not have to bear these costs on their own. The legal team at Wagners can help you obtain the compensation needed to support your mobility, independence, and quality of life. Contact one of our experienced medical malpractice lawyers to discuss your options.
We have nearly 80 years of experience in helping injured victims in obtaining justice for their injury claims.
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