Pennsylvania Surgical Error Attorney
Undergoing a surgical procedure can be a difficult experience even when everything goes well; there is the anxiety of waiting for the procedure, the slow recovery process, and often some degree of lingering pain. Unfortunately, the worst case scenario is far more tragic. Every year thousands of people die from preventable errors made by surgical workers.
If you have lost a loved one to a medical complication you suspect was avoidable, Pennsylvania surgical error attorneys Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. are here to help you. We will put our years of legal experience to work assessing your case and arguing on your behalf. Call us at 610-667-7511.
Shocking Acts of Negligence
Studies have shown that surgical errors are among the most common forms of medical malpractice, and the most deadly. Most of them can be avoided with a system of double-checking before the procedure, coupled with open communication between medical workers and the patient. The steps of such a system have even been clearly spelled out in the Universal Protocol, published by the Joint Commission.
Despite the Commission’s urgent efforts to encourage caution and communication in hospitals, surgeons and their assistants continue to commit basic errors such as:
- Operating at the wrong site, or even on the wrong patient
- Unnecessary surgery
- Leaving small tools or sponges in the patient’s abdominal cavity
- Incorrect use of surgical equipment
- Poor post-operative care, which can lead to life-threatening infections
If your family has suffered a tragic loss due to mistakes like these, you may want to see the responsible party face consequences. Sometimes a legal suit is the best way to accomplish this. A Pennsylvania surgical mistake wrongful death lawyer can provide the additional information you need.
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Pennsylvania fatal surgical error lawyers Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. do not only have legal experience and education; they have a passion for helping families in need of legal assistance. Contact our offices at 610-667-7511 to schedule a free case review.