Operating Room Errors

Operating Room Errors fall under the broad category of Medical Malpractice.  There are multiple types of Operating Room Errors that can include, but are not limited to:

1. Surgical errors: These can include wrong-site surgery; wrong-patient surgery; leaving foreign objects in the body (such as surgical tools, surgical sponges or towels, and more); and damaging adjacent organs or tissues during the surgery.
2. Anesthesia errors: These errors can occur when the anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist administers too much or too little anesthesia; fails to monitor the patient properly during the procedure; administers the wrong type of anesthesia; or fails to provide post-surgical monitoring of the patient.
3. Post-operative care errors: Negligence in post-operative care can lead to very serious complications such as infections, blood clots, and other issues that can lead to long-term harm to the patient or even death.

We Can Help

At Lenahan & Dempsey, we have been helping victims of Operating Room Errors for over 75 years.  We have recovered Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients by aggressively and effectively standing up to doctors, hospitals, and some of the largest insurance companies in the nation. We know how to fight and more importantly, we know how to win and get you the compensation you deserve.

Our success for our clients has led to Judges and our peers voting our firm for inclusion in The Best Law Firms in America, and we are listed as a Tier 1 law firm (the highest rating).  Eight of our lawyers are listed in Best Lawyers in America, and eight are listed as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers.   Three, including Firm President John Lenahan, Jr., Managing Partner Timothy Lenahan and Attorney Matthew Dempsey are listed in The Top 100 Lawyers in Pennsylvania (out of over 48,000 Pennsylvania lawyers).

Timothy Lenahan is also Best Lawyers in America’s Top Insurance Lawyer for his representation of the injured fighting against large insurers for the region of Northeastern/Central Pennsylvania and the Pocono Mountains.  He has previously been named Best Lawyers Top Personal Injury Lawyer for that region for his work fighting for the rights of injured people. Just about all Operating Room Error cases are in fact malpractice insurance cases.

Call us with any questions you may have (with no obligation) at 1.866-843-1548.

Key Issues In Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Law

In Pennsylvania, Operating Room errors are pursued under Medical Malpractice laws.   Medical Malpractice takes place when a healthcare professional, hospital, ambulatory care center or remote surgical center’s actions or omissions deviate from the accepted standard of care, resulting in harm to you or a loved one.

To prove medical malpractice in an Operating Room Error case, the following elements typically must be established:

1. Duty: The healthcare provider owed a duty of care to the patient.
2. Breach: The healthcare provider breached the standard of care by making an error in the operating room or recovery room.
3. Causation: The breach of the standard of care caused or increased the risk of harm to you or your loved one.
4. Damages: You or your loved one suffered damage because of the error, such as physical harm, emotional distress, or financial losses.

Statute of Limitations

The statute of limitations to file a medical malpractice action is two years, but it can be difficult to determine when the statute of limitations begins to run in these cases, which often requires a complete analysis of all of the facts and circumstances.

If you feel you or a loved one has been a victim of an Operating Room Error, it is important to call our office quickly for a consultation so you do not lose your right to sue based upon time limits.

Call Us Today

At Lenahan & Dempsey we help victims of Operating Room Errors across all Northeastern/Central Pennsylvania, the Pocono Mountains and beyond.

We are uniquely qualified to help you and your family.  We have won Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients and our success has us listed in Best Law Firms in America.

We have the in-house resources and a national network of experts we can call upon to help you get all that you and your family deserve following a serious Operating Room Error injury.

We’re available 24/7 at 1.866-843-1548. Call us today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.  There are no fees until you get the money you deserve.

What Can You Expect When Working With Lenahan & Dempsey

We have recovered Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients across almost all fields of Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Insurance Bad Faith and Workers’ Compensation law.

We fully understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll a case can take on victims and their families. Our highly dedicated team of lawyers and paralegals can point to a history of success supporting our clients and winning the money they need to rebuild their lives.