Victims of Surgeon Negligence
Surgery is a highly skilled practice and requires careful attention to a patient’s health and safety. Surgery is needed for a variety of ailments, whether to replace or repair bones and organs, to investigate an internal health concern, or for other reasons, and a patient is entitled to receive competent treatment. Unfortunately, surgeons may make mistakes which endanger the health of a patient, causing undue physical harm, emotional trauma, and financial distress through the necessity of otherwise unnecessary follow-up care.
If you or someone you know has been hurt by a negligent surgeon or surgical team, it may be appropriate to consider pursuing financial compensation through a civil lawsuit. Contact the experienced Houston injury attorneys of Williams Kherkher by calling 832-369-8396 to learn more about your legal rights and options in this difficult time.
Examples of Surgical Errors
Due to the invasive and inherently dangerous nature of many surgical procedures, a surgical team must work quickly and efficiently to complete an operation. This, however, does not excuse critical errors resulting from negligence. Responsibility comes with the job, and a surgeon may be held financially responsible if a patient is harmed due to any of the following surgical errors:
- Performing the incorrect procedure
- Operating on the incorrect patient
- Mistakes made due to excessive fatigue
- Using unsterilized equipment
- Leaving surgical tools inside a patient’s body
These errors are troubling for many reasons. They may lead to the introduction of new and unnecessary health problems; they might result in the failure to resolve the existing health concern; and they may cause an unnecessary and problematic delay in cases where urgent treatment was required. If they fail to uphold the safety standards that their profession demands, they may bear legal responsibility.
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Do not allow surgical malpractice to go unpunished. If you have been the victim of a surgical error, we can help you to hold the responsible party or parties accountable. Contact the experienced Houston injury lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 832-369-8296 today.