Beaufort County Surgical Error Attorneys

Representing Injured Patients in South Carolina

A small mistake during surgery can leave a patient seriously injured or even put their life in jeopardy. When a surgical mistake happens but it reasonably would have been avoided by another surgeon or medical expert in the same situation, it likely constitutes medical malpractice that can be answered with an injury claim or lawsuit.

If you or a loved one were hurt by a surgical error in Beaufort County or the surrounding region, Bauer & Metro, P.C. wants to hear from you. Our surgical malpractice lawyers have more than 25 years of practice experience that we can put to good use for injured clients in need.

To get more information about starting a surgical error claim in Beaufort County, call (843) 920-2844 or contact our team online.

Types of Surgical Errors

Any avoidable and adverse event during a surgical treatment can be considered a type of surgical error, especially if it results in harm to the patient. At Bauer & Metro, P.C., we have detailed knowledge of medical regulations in South Carolina, as well as in the nationwide legal community, so we can handle any type of surgical error case.

A few of the most common types of surgical errors are:

• Incorrect operations: Performing the wrong type of operation than what was planned or prescribed.
• Incorrect body part: Performing surgery on the wrong body part, including incorrect amputations.
• Incorrect patient: Performing surgery on the wrong patient altogether.
• Nerve damage: Cutting or otherwise damaging a nerve near the surgery site, possibly causing lifelong issues.
• Anesthesia errors: Administering too much or not enough anesthesia before or during surgery.
• Soft tissue damage: Cutting or otherwise damaging muscles, tendons, or veins near the surgery site.
• Forgotten foreign object: Leaving a foreign object like a surgery tool inside the patient before concluding surgery.
• After-surgery infections: Failing to clean and disinfect a surgical site, allowing a serious infection to begin later.

Is a Bad Surgical Outcome Medical Malpractice?

Although a bad surgical outcome is always frustrating, it isn’t always a sign of medical malpractice. As a medical provider should explain prior to planned surgery, there is always a risk of a bad outcome or one that doesn’t fully meet the patient’s expectations and health needs. Only when a bad surgical outcome was caused by negligence does it constitute medical malpractice, though.

Not sure if your bad surgical outcome is medical malpractice or a surgery error? Don’t guess. Get help and answers by contacting Beaufort County surgery error attorneys now.

Causes of Surgical Errors

As mentioned, a surgical error may justify legal action when some form of medical negligence is its cause. For this reason, surgical errors can be linked to negligence or carelessness in some way. Everyone can make mistakes in their occupation, of course, but there is no room for excuses when considering something as important as a surgical procedure.

Types of negligence that can be linked to surgical errors vary, such as:

• Surgeon attempts a surgery without the proper training, knowledge, or experience
• Surgical team fails to properly prepare the surgical theater or operating room
• Surgical team fails to clearly communicate with one another during a procedure
• Surgeon attempts a surgery while exhausted, intoxicated, or impaired
• Patient is not given enough pre-surgery and post-surgery instructions

Figuring Out If You Have a Case

Do you have a surgical error case? It’s a difficult question, but one that can be answered by our Beaufort County surgical error lawyers. We can use our decades of experience to review your case and look for evidence that can prove the validity of your surgical error claim or lawsuit.

Information that can help us determine if you have a case and/or prove your claim includes:

• Your medical record
• Expert testimony from third-party medical practitioners
• Notes from the surgical team about your procedure
• Surgeon’s practice history, possibly showing similar past mistakes
• Statements from other patients who were harmed by the same surgeon or medical center
• Much more

Ready to Fight for Compensation – Call Now

Want to know your options after suffering from a surgical error in a hospital in Beaufort County, SC? We want to help you understand them. Get the trial lawyers of Bauer & Metro, P.C. on your side, and get your case moving today.

Call (843) 920-2844 whenever you want to talk to a lawyer about surgical errors and starting a medical malpractice claim.