Brooklyn Surgical Errors Attorneys
The number of surgical procedures performed in the United States is increasing each year as our population ages. Each procedure carries some element of risk, including the possibility of surgical error. According to a 2008 report by the Department of Health and Human Services, 10 percent of all patients who die within 90 days of surgery did so because of a preventable surgical error. The cost of those errors is a staggering $1.5 billion dollars annually.
If you or a loved one has been hurt by surgical error, the Brooklyn medical malpractice attorneys of Schwartzapfel Truhowsky Marcus P.C. are ready to assist you. Please call us at 1.800.966.4999 or contact us online. We will fight for you!
With a combined 150 years of legal experience, we have successfully represented many clients harmed by surgical errors and we can help you and your family. Our attorneys serve clients throughout New York and Brooklyn including Brooklyn Heights, Prospect Park, Flatbush, Park Slope, Coble Hill, Clinton Hill, DUMBO and Borough Park.
While not all surgical errors are fatal, the Institute of Medicine estimates that 98,000 hospital patients die each year as a result of medical malpractice. Surgical errors can be made during any procedure. But they occur more often during gastric bypass surgery, cardiothoracic procedures, laparoscopic procedures, plastic/cosmetic surgery, Lasik surgery, and obstetric procedures.
The majority of surgical mistakes happen during the actual surgery. But surgical errors also can occur during pre-operative examination of a patient or the post-operative recovery period. Examples of surgical errors include:
- Anesthesia errors;
- Puncture of an organ;
- Leaving surgical tools and devices inside a patient;
- Unnecessary surgery;
- Neglecting to inform a patient of potential risks and dangers.
Surgical errors can have long-lasting consequences and complications including infection, bleeding, blood clots, nerve damage, paralysis, psychological and emotional problems and septic shock.
When doctors commit a surgical error, they should be held accountable for it. The experienced Brooklyn surgical error attorneys at Schwartzapfel Partners understand the complexities of medical malpractice cases and can evaluate the circumstances of your injury or illness and determine whether it constitutes medical malpractice.
Keep in mind that medical malpractice cases have time limits in which lawsuits must be filed. If you miss a deadline, you may forever lose your right to compensation.
The lawyers at Schwartzapfel Truhowsky Marcus P.C. know what it takes to bring a lawsuit against a New York doctor or hospital. We’ll help you understand your legal rights and options. We can help you get the money you need to move on with your life after a devastating surgical error. Call us at 1.800.966.4999 or fill out our online contact form for a free case evaluation.
