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Types of Surgical Errors We Handle

When surgical errors occur due to healthcare provider negligence, our law firm fights to hold surgeons, anesthesiologists, and hospitals accountable for devastating consequences.

Common surgical error cases:

• Operating on the incorrect body area

• Surgical tools or items left inside
  

• Errors in anesthesia administration
  

• Unintended harm to organs or tissues
  

• Performing the wrong operation or on the wrong patient
  

• Infections developing at the surgical site
  

• Malfunctions of surgical equipment
  

• Negligent care after the operation

Common Surgical Error Injuries

Surgical errors can cause catastrophic injuries and life-threatening complications requiring extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation. Even minor surgical mistakes can lead to permanent disabilities that impact patients and families for years. Our Pittsburgh surgical error lawyers understand the devastating physical, emotional, and financial consequences these preventable injuries cause.

Our medical malpractice lawyers can recover compensation for these injuries:

• Nerve damage

• Organ failure

• Brain injuries
  

• Spinal cord injuries
  

• Severe infections
  

• Internal bleeding
  

• Disfigurement and scarring
  

• Chronic pain syndrome
  

• Emotional trauma
  

• Wrongful death
  

What to Do After a Surgical Error in Pittsburgh

Taking immediate action after discovering a surgical error protects both your health and legal rights. Our Pittsburgh surgical error attorneys recommend these essential steps to preserve your case while ensuring proper medical care.

Immediate steps:

• Seek Emergency Medical Care

  • If experiencing complications, call 911 or go to the emergency room immediately for treatment and medical documentation.

• Request Complete Medical Records

  • Obtain all surgical reports, anesthesia records, post-operative notes, and imaging studies from the procedure.

• Document Everything

  • Take photos of surgical sites, complications, or visible injuries. Keep detailed records of symptoms and medical expenses.

• Preserve Physical Evidence

  • Keep any medical devices, medications, or materials related to your surgical error case.

• Report the Error

  • Notify hospital administration and file complaints with the appropriate medical boards about the surgical mistake.

• Avoid Recorded Statements

  • Don't discuss fault or provide recorded statements to insurance companies without legal representation.

• Get Second Medical Opinions

  • Consult independent medical experts to assess the extent of your injuries and required treatment.

• Contact Experienced Attorneys

  • Surgical error cases require immediate investigation, so consulting qualified legal counsel quickly protects your rights.

Understanding Pennsylvania Surgical Error Laws

Pennsylvania's medical malpractice laws govern surgical error cases, requiring specific legal standards to prove healthcare provider negligence. Our attorneys navigate these complex requirements to build the strongest possible case for surgical error victims.

Medical Malpractice Standards

Pennsylvania law requires proving four essential elements in surgical error cases: the healthcare provider owed you a duty of care, they breached that duty by failing to meet accepted medical standards, their negligence directly caused your surgical error injuries, and you suffered actual damages from the preventable mistake.

Statute of Limitations

You have two years from discovering the surgical error (or when you reasonably should have discovered it) to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Pennsylvania. This deadline is strictly enforced, making prompt legal consultation critical.

Certificate of Merit

Pennsylvania requires a Certificate of Merit from a qualified medical expert stating that your case has a reasonable basis before filing a surgical error lawsuit, or filed 60 days after the filing of the complaint. Our attorneys work with renowned surgical experts to meet this requirement.

Compensation Available for Surgical Error Victims

Our surgical error lawyers maximize compensation for operating room negligence.