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You see your surgical team ready to conduct what should be a fairly routine procedure. But when you wake up, your entire world is upside down. Surgical errors make up ten percent of preventable patient harm in healthcare settings. Yet, every day, surgical staff and other healthcare providers make mistakes that have catastrophic consequences.
If you or a loved one were a victim of a botched surgery or post-operative negligence, call the Virginia surgical error attorneys of Regan Zambri Long for a no-obligation, free consultation. We represent victims of negligent medical professionals and will get you the compensation you need for your injuries and suffering.
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Tens of thousands of surgeries are performed every day, and unfortunately, that means everyday patients are also likely to be harmed in the operating room. The Virginia medical malpractice lawyers Regan Zambri Long represent victims of Virginia’s common surgical errors.
Wrong-site or wrong-patient surgery is a medical error that occurs when a medical procedure is done on the wrong patient, body part, or body level. This may happen when two procedures are scheduled simultaneously, and the medical team thinks operating room one is for patient A while operating room two is for patient B. Still, the operating surgeon performs the other’s surgery.
Or, a surgeon may perform the proper surgery on the wrong body part, limb, etc.
Wrong procedure errors fall under the same category of wrong patient’s body and wrong site surgeries, also known as WSPEs. This can include a wrong patient surgery, wrong body part, or completing an unnecessary surgery on the patient.
Patients are told the potential risks of getting anesthesia, but few think that an issue will happen to them. Some of the most common forms of anesthesia errors include improper intubation, lack of monitoring, medication errors in dosages, oxygen deprivation, lack of communication about the surgical patient, and oversedation.
Retained surgical items (RSIs) or surgical instruments can cause severe internal injuries to patients. Any instruments, tools, medical devices, or gauze left behind, even unintentionally, can result in a medical negligence claim.
A surgical sponge is the most commonly left behind foreign object during a procedure.
If you suffered from a post-operative infection, underwent the wrong surgery, or had another surgical error, a personal injury attorney from Regan Zambri Long can help you.
Our law firm handles some of the most complex surgical errors, helping medical malpractice victims recover compensation for their losses.
Serious Reportable Events (SRE), or never events, are medical errors that should never occur. These events are identifiable and preventable, usually ending in death or disability.
According to the Patient Safety Network, there are seven categories of SREs, including:
The following are surgical or procedural errors that should never occur:
If you or a loved one suffered a never-event surgical mistake, you must immediately call a surgical error attorney from Regan Zambri Long. We will hold the negligent medical staff accountable.
Filing a medical malpractice claim in Virginia is typically more complicated than filing other personal injury cases. While you never have to have legal counsel to have a successful medical malpractice case, it is best to retain a surgical error lawyer.
From there, your lawyer will investigate your claim. This includes discussing your medical history and intended surgery. Your lawyer will ask for copies of your medical expenses and records to determine if you have a case.
Once your legal team has concluded their initial investigation, they will consult with medical experts with experience in the field of medicine your case involves. Virginia courts often ask these experts to testify on the acceptable standards of care and how the situation should have been handled.
Next, your lawyer will send a demand letter to the insurance companies. Again, this is more complicated than most personal injury claims, as the doctor will have much higher stakes than just increased premiums. Here is also where negotiations begin.
If requested, either side may place the claim before the appointed Virginia Supreme Court panel to hear medical malpractice claims. These hearings do not end in a settlement or verdict but can be used if the case goes to trial.
Your lawyer will file a lawsuit against the negligent surgeon, hospital, or related healthcare facility if a settlement is not reached. The first part of the lawsuit is the discovery phase, during which both sides can ask questions used during the trial. This is also where testimony is taken from expert witnesses.
Both sides will continue to have the chance to settle, but if no settlement is reached, the case goes to trial.
This process alone can be overwhelming. Still, with the Virginia medical malpractice lawyers of Regan Zambri Long, you can rest assured knowing your case is being handled with the care and compassion it requires.
Getting surgery can be frightening enough, but when the standard of care we expect does not occur and negligence occurs during a surgical procedure, know that you have options. At Regan Zambri Long, our Virginia medical malpractice attorneys handle the most complex claims, including surgical errors. With a substantial track record of successful case results, you can be assured that our personal injury lawyers will be with you from start to finish.
We help victims of medical negligence recover fair compensation for their expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and, in the case of wrongful death, funeral and burial costs.
If you or a loved one were hurt due to a surgical error, call Regan Zambri Long for a free, confidential, risk-free legal consultation.
