St. Petersburg Surgical Errors Attorney

Recovering Damages for Surgical Malpractice Victims

The last thing an ill or injured person needs is another health problem. When a surgical error occurs, however, patients find themselves burdened by a new health crisis. Surgeon negligence or error can result in serious additional injury or wrongful death.

At the Law Offices of Charles R. Scully, we consult with medical experts, economists and life-care planners to determine the extent of the injury and long-term consequences for the patient and family. You may need compensation for medical costs, long-term care, monthly bills, lost income or funeral expenses. Our attorneys will fight for everything you need. For a free consultation with a St. Petersburg surgical errors lawyer, please call 866-611-4205 or contact us online.

Errors Can Occur in and out of the Operating Room

Surgical errors may happen before, during or after the procedure. Negligent postoperative care, failure to monitor patients after surgery or failure to rescue, is a common cause of patient injury and death. Additional surgical errors include:

• Wrong patient surgery
• Wrong side/site surgery
• Operating on the wrong limb
• Retained surgical instruments and sponges
• Unnecessary surgery
• Untrained surgeons or interns
• Failing to follow hospital protocols
• Anesthesia errors

All surgeries have risk, but some of the most frequent malpractice claims are from laparoscopic surgery, gallbladder surgery, gastric bypass surgery, plastic surgery, C-section, Lasik eye surgery and hysterectomy.

An error or negligence by surgeons, doctors, nurses and other medical professionals can cause catastrophic injuries such as brain damage, nerve damage, spinal cord injury, chronic pain/RSD, disfigurement or loss of limb, and other conditions. In the most severe cases, the error may cause the wrongful death of the patient.

Contact a Florida Surgical Mistakes Attorney

Please call our office at 866-611-4205 to schedule a free consultation.

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