Boise Surgical Error Attorneys Helping Injured Patients Seek Answers
Surgery can improve a person’s health and quality of life, but it can also place a patient in a very vulnerable position. Patients must trust that surgeons, nurses and hospital staff will follow safe medical practices.
When a preventable mistake causes harm, the effects may be severe. A patient may need more surgery, face a longer recovery or lose the ability to work. Some patients are left with lasting pain or a permanent disability.
Mahoney Law, PLLC, helps patients and families affected by surgical malpractice in Boise and across Idaho. Our attorneys review what happened, study the medical records and consult with medical experts when needed.
Common Examples Of Surgery Malpractice
A bad result does not always mean that medical negligence occurred. Surgery has risks, even when doctors provide proper care. However, a claim may be possible when a provider makes an avoidable mistake that causes injury.
Common examples of surgical malpractice include:
- Wrong-site surgery: A surgeon operates on the wrong body part or performs the wrong procedure.
- Injury to an organ or nerve: A surgical tool damages nearby tissue, blood vessels, nerves or organs.
- Objects left inside the body: A sponge, clamp or other item remains inside the patient after surgery.
- Anesthesia mistakes: The patient receives the wrong dose or is not watched closely during the procedure.
- Poor infection control: The surgical team does not follow safe sterilization or wound-care protocols.
- Unneeded surgery: A doctor performs a procedure that was not medically necessary.
- Delayed response to a problem: Staff fails to act after signs of bleeding, infection or another serious issue arise.
These surgery errors may happen before, during or after an operation. A full review may include surgical notes, test results, scans and hospital records.
Signs That Something May Have Gone Wrong
Pain and weakness can be normal after an operation. Still, some symptoms may point to a serious problem.
Possible warning signs include:
- Pain that gets worse instead of better
- Heavy or unexplained bleeding
- Fever that does not resolve
- New numbness or weakness
- Severe swelling
- Signs of infection
- A much longer recovery than expected
- The need for another surgery to fix the first procedure
A second medical opinion may also raise concerns about the care you received, including whether the procedure should have been done in a different way.
Not every complication is a medical malpractice case. Still, you should not ignore symptoms that continue or become worse. You have the right to ask questions and seek another medical opinion.
How A Surgical Error Claim Is Reviewed
A patient must usually show that the provider did not give the level of care that a skilled provider should have given in the same situation. The patient must also show that this mistake caused the injury.
The harm may include extra medical care, lost income, lasting pain or disability. It may also include the cost of another operation or a longer hospital stay.
Several people or groups may share fault for surgical errors. These may include the surgeon, nurses, the hospital or the anesthesia team. Our lawyers review each part of the case to find out what happened and who may be responsible.
Why Clients Choose Our Boise Malpractice Firm
Mahoney Law, PLLC, is a family-run law firm. Patrick and Jennifer Mahoney bring decades of combined legal experience to serious injury cases. The firm provides each client with personal care and clear updates. Boise patients harmed by surgical errors can turn to Mahoney Law, PLLC, for experienced guidance, clear answers and a free consultation.
We know that many clients feel hurt, confused and unsure about what to do next. Our team explains the legal process in plain language. We also work to make the experience less stressful while seeking fair accountability.
Get Clear Answers After A Surgical Injury
You do not have to face the results of a surgical mistake alone. Contact Mahoney Law, for a free consultation with a Boise medical malpractice attorney. We can listen to your concerns, review the facts and explain your legal options. Call 208-296-6451 or send an email today.
