We have come a long way since barbers performed Surgery. Today’s Surgeons are highly trained specialists using sophisticated technology — often with amazing success. However, even the best Surgeon is not beyond human error. While we expect a Surgeon to help us, and we understand that there are no guarantees — we do not expect a Surgeon to make avoidable errors.
Despite the progress of modern surgery, preventable Surgical Errors continue to occur with regularity. The U.S. Government’s Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) estimates that over 32,000 deaths per year occur from Surgical Mistakes, along with an untold number of injuries. The consequences of Surgical Errors range from mild, quickly resolving problems to severe, lifelong disability or death. When a preventable severe injury or death occurs, it becomes a tragedy for both the patient and their family. Errors during Surgery may be committed by the Surgeon, Anesthesiologist, and/or Operating Room Staff.
Common examples include:
If you or a loved one have been victimized by a Surgical Error, and sustained significant injuries thereby, you need a Law Firm with the experience and resources to bring your claim. It is very important to make a Surgical Malpractice claim in a timely fashion — since the Statutes of Limitations for Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death are very short. Such claims can be lost in as little as one year following improperly performed Surgery, and just two years after a Wrongful Death caused by Surgical catastrophe. If you have questions about the time-frame for bringing a claim, please contact our office.
If you or a loved one has been a victim of a surgical mistake, do not wait. Contact Goldberg Legal today for legal guidance and support. Let us help you navigate this difficult journey and secure the justice and compensation you need to move forward. Call us at (440) 519-9900 or fill out our online contact form to schedule your consultation.
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