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Nashua Surgical Error Lawyers

When you elect to have a surgical procedure, you trust that the doctor performing the procedure will do the job to the best of their ability. Surgeries happen every day worldwide, and most occur without incident. However, some patients are not given the care they deserve. 

Surgery errors are common in the United States, and the surgical error lawyers at Sweeney Merrigan Law have spent many years helping victims throughout Nashua. We understand the severity of injuries resulting from surgical malpractice and are prepared to fight for your rights to fair compensation. Call us today at (617) 391-9001 to consult with one of our experienced Nashua surgical error attorneys, or send in our request form

Who Is Liable for Nashua Surgical Errors?

Medical malpractice claims may be filed against surgeons and other medical practitioners who fail to meet the accepted level of care. What a competent surgeon would do in similar circumstances is referred to as the standard of care. To claim compensation for damages caused by surgical errors, you must show that the surgeon or another medical practitioner did not follow the standard of care when performing the procedure and that the surgeon’s negligence caused your injury.

What Are the Most Common Causes of Surgical Errors in Nashua?

Even with years of training and specialization, doctors are not 100% perfect at what they do. Surgical errors are common in the United States, and various factors can contribute to them. Some of the most common causes of surgical errors include:

  • Fatigue: Surgeons often work long shifts.
  • Incompetence: A surgeon without the necessary skills or experience may have performed your procedure.
  • Poor planning: Failing to plan for potential challenges or ensure that the necessary equipment is prepped and available when needed can lead to accidents.
  • Inattention: Your surgeon may have carelessly made an incorrect incision because they were not paying attention.
  • Neglecting instruments: medical staff may have failed to sterilize the surgical tools used in your procedure adequately.
  • Operating while intoxicated: Some doctors will perform medical procedures while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  • Poor communication: Your doctor should clearly and carefully explain the details of your procedure to you and adequately inform you of any precautions or restrictions.

Being a patient about to undergo surgery is a very vulnerable position to be in. Knowing that any of these negligent behaviors may have occurred in the time leading up to your surgery and resulted in your injury can be quite upsetting. Fortunately, you can contact an experienced surgical error attorney who may be able to put their knowledge and experience to work for you and provide you with some relief. 

What Are the Most Common Types of Surgical Errors in Nashua?

Surgery is stressful enough without worrying about mishaps caused by a medical professional’s carelessness. Surgical teams are entrusted with correcting ailments within our bodies and assisting us in our recovery. Every procedure has its risks, but even medical professionals can make mistakes. 

The following are some of the most common types of surgical errors:

  • Using the incorrect dosage of medicine
  • Making mistakes when administering anesthesia
  • Damaging a patient’s nerves
  • Leaving surgical equipment inside a patient
  • Operating on the incorrect parts of the body
  • Operating on the incorrect patient
  • Failing to obtain a patient’s informed consent before operating on them

Mistakes like these can potentially result in a patient’s severe injury or even death. It can be an emotionally exhausting and extremely costly experience to deal with, which is why surgical error victims need to seek compensation.

Why Should I Contact a Nashua Surgical Error Lawyer?

Surgical errors can significantly influence your health, resulting in astronomical medical costs, additional treatment, more missed days of work, and less income. These damages can become exorbitant. You could recover them through a medical malpractice suit, but surgical error claims can be challenging to resolve.

Healthcare is a complex area to navigate in law. Some victims of surgical errors may greatly benefit from the guidance of a surgery error attorney.

What Is the Surgical Error Claim Statute of Limitations in Nashua?

Medical malpractice lawsuits in New Hampshire are subject to the personal injury statute of limitations. According to New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated section 508:4, victims must file personal injury claims within three years of the alleged act or omission. The three-year limit does not begin if the injury and its related act or omission are not identified or could not reasonably have been detected immediately.

What Kinds of Damages Can I Recover From a Surgical Error Claim in Nashua?

Surgical errors can have long-term consequences such as paralysis, cerebral dysfunction, and other severe and life-altering conditions. Also, when patients suffer injuries from surgery errors, they must endure additional risky surgical procedures to correct the mistakes caused by the previous one. 

Plaintiffs may be entitled to the following compensation, depending on the severity of the error and consequences of their injury:

  • Current and future medical expenses
  • Lost pay from missing work
  • Lost future wages
  • Pain and suffering
  • Disability
  • Disfigurement
  • New living and travel expenses
  • Rehabilitation and therapy
  • Loss of consortium 

Our attorneys at Sweeney Merrigan Law are familiar with the challenges that might arise due to negligence in surgeries. Our firm may be able to assist you in recovering compensation for your losses if you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a poorly performed medical operation. 

Hire an Experienced Nashua Surgical Error Attorney Today

At Sweeney Merrigan Law, we have a dedicated team of legal professionals prepared to examine your case. Our medical malpractice team includes experienced lawyers as legal professionals with a proven track record of achieving favorable results for their clients.

Call (617) 391-9001 or complete our contact form to schedule a free consultation with a trustworthy surgical error attorney. 

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