Surgical Malpractice
When an individual suffers from a significant ailment, he or she may have to undergo surgery to correct the problem. The invasive nature of some procedures requires that they be performed while a patient is under general anesthesia and therefore he or she will be unconscious and unable to respond to the medical team throughout the course of an operation. This requires the patient to place an incredible degree of trust in the surgeons, nurses, and others who are involved. Unfortunately, that trust is sometimes broken.
Because of the number of people involved and the sensitivity of the procedures, surgery can go very wrong when someone on the surgical team makes a mistake. If you or someone you love suffered an injury during surgery, contact the Atlanta surgical malpractice lawyers of Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC, at 770-631-1811.
Types of Surgical Malpractice
Surgery involves a skilled surgeon cutting open and operating on a live individual who may have been put to sleep with medication by an experienced anesthesiologist. Usually, nurses assist both of these doctors during the process.
Possible surgical errors include:
- Use of unsanitary tools
- Tools left in the body after surgery
- Anesthesia errors
- Wrong site surgery
- Mishandling of surgical instruments
Any of these errors may seriously injure or even kill a patient, so it is important for all members of a surgical team to remain alert and attentive throughout the procedure.
Contact Us
If you or your loved has been harmed due to a surgical error, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries. Contact the Atlanta surgical malpractice attorneys of Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC, at 770-631-1811.
