Surgical Errors

Types of Medical Malpractice

While most surgeries carry a risk of complications, surgeons, doctors and other medical professionals are still required to uphold a certain standard of care to prevent foreseeable harm. If a treating physician or surgeon fails to live up to their duty as a medical professional and causes an unnecessary surgical error, they may be held liable for any resulting injuries. The New York surgical error lawyers at our firm have the experience needed to determine the difference between a complication of surgery and surgical mistakes, and can help injured surgery patients recover compensation from the parties responsible for their injuries. 

Were you a victim of wrong site surgery or other surgical error in New York? If so, complete our free case evaluation form and our New York surgical error attorneys will evaluate your claim to determine if you have legal recourse. 

New York Surgical Error Types

Surgical errors can develop in all types of surgeries and may stem from:

• Wrong site surgery
• Post-operative infections
• Incorrect incision
• Negligent amputation
• Anesthesia errors
• Unnecessary surgery

New York surgical errors can also occur when a surgeon leaves tools or other medical equipment in the patient’s body after a procedure or uses unsterilized equipment. 

New York Surgery Error Attorneys

New York surgical errors can result in serious injuries, including organ failure, disfigurement, post-surgical infection, and even death, placing an unnecessary burden on the patient and/or their loved ones. While taking legal action cannot heal an injury or bring a loved one back, it can help ease the financial burden associated with surgery errors. At our firm, our New York surgical malpractice attorneys will work with life care planners and medical professionals to determine the financial impact of a surgery error and will seek compensation for these damages, as well as more intangible losses such as emotional distress. To find out if our New York surgery error lawyers can file a claim for compensation against the individual responsible for your surgical injuries, complete our free case review form today.