Surgical Errors

Surgical errors can and do have devastating, life-changing consequences, including death. These cases can cause life-long anguish for family members who must help take care of a loved one injured by a surgical error or cope with their loss.

According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), miscommunication during surgery, surgeon and surgical team burnout, poor training as well as surgeons trying to move too quickly to allow them to do multiple surgeries in a day, are among the most common causes of surgical errors. The NIH also notes that many surgical errors go unreported.

Surgical Errors typically fall under the broader legal category of medical malpractice law.

We Are Surgical Error Attorneys

At Lenahan & Dempsey, we are well-versed in helping those who have been the victim of a surgical error. We are highly aggressive in representing you and getting all the compensation you deserve.

Our success in recovering Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions of Dollars for our clients has led to Judges and our peers voting us 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.

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Common Surgical Errors

The term Surgical Errors covers a wide range of mistakes that occur before, during, or after a surgery. Some common types of surgical errors include:

1. Wrong-site surgery: This occurs when a surgeon operates on the wrong part of the body.
2. Wrong-patient surgery: Surgeons operating on the wrong patient.
3. Anesthesia errors: These errors include giving too much or too little anesthesia, or administering the wrong type of anesthesia or poor post-anesthesia care.
4. Nerve damage: Nerves can be damaged during surgery, leading to pain, numbness, or paralysis.
5. Organ perforation: Surgeons do on occasion cut or puncture organs during a procedure, which can lead to serious complications.
6. Post-Operative infections: Infections that occur after surgery can be the result of inadequate sterilization procedures, poor surgical technique or poor post-operative care.

Important Steps to Take if You Suspect a Surgical Error

If you believe that you or a loved one have been the victim of a surgical error, call us as soon as possible at 1.888.536.2328.

There are also steps you can take to protect your rights. If you are unable to do these steps, have a friend or loved one do them for you.

1. Seek medical attention. If you are experiencing complications after a surgical procedure, it is important to seek medical attention immediately.
2. Keep detailed records. Document your symptoms, your medical treatment, and any conversations you have with healthcare providers. Ask detailed questions and insist on detailed answers.

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 a surgical 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 Surgical 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 surgical error injury.

We’re available 24/7 at 1.888.536.2328. 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.