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Can I sue my surgeon or hospital for surgery malpractice?
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Can I sue my surgeon or hospital for surgery malpractice?
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Any failed surgery including a failed knee replacement surgery can give rise to a claim for surgery malpractice. When a person undergoes a surgery, he expects the surgery to be successful and that the surgery will improve his medical condition. However sometimes surgeries can fail and cause more problems for the patient. Instead of the patient’s medical condition improving, a failed surgery can result in the patient being hospitalized for a longer time. Sometime a failed surgery can have life long consequences. The patient may require continuous treatment for the rest of his life. The patient might not be able to live his life to the fullest. He may have to depend on others.
Surgery malpractice is a main cause of failed surgery. Inadequate sanitation and the use of dirty instruments are examples of surgery malpractice. Failure to provide proper post operative care is also surgery malpractice. Sometimes the surgery may fail because of errors committed by the surgeon, anesthesiologist, or hospital nursing personnel. Such errors are also considered surgery malpractice. Since the lives of people are involved surgeons and other medical staff are expected to exercise sufficient care while discharging their duties. If they fail to exercise sufficient care, then they are guilty of malpractice.
Victims of surgery malpractice can seek compensation from the hospital and the surgeon. The hospital and the surgeon will be liable for compensation for the pain suffered by the victim, the medical expenses for the failed surgery as well as future medical expenses, loss of earnings, disability, etc. If you are a victim of surgery malpractice, consult with an experienced medical malpractice attorney. The attorney can assist you get the compensation you rightfully deserve.
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