Surgical Errors
Pittsburgh Surgical Malpractice Lawyers
People undergoing surgery expect that it will correct a problem and make them better. When they are made worse because the accepted standard of care was not provided, patients may be able to claim compensation for injuries and additional medical expenses.
You can seek compensation after a surgical error
At Ronald J. Bua & Associates, our attorneys have successfully obtained compensation for people injured or killed because of negligence or misconduct during surgery. We have helped individuals and families affected by surgical errors such as operating on the wrong body part, leaving surgical tools inside the body, or making negligent mistakes during surgery. Contact our Pennsylvania law firm if you or a family member has been harmed because of a surgical error. We offer a free initial consultation with no obligation to you.
We have the resources to undertake a complex surgical malpractice case
Our medical malpractice law firm has the resources needed to sustain a complex surgical error case. Hospitals and surgical staff are frequently reluctant to admit mistakes. To determine liability on the part of the surgical team or hospital, we interview witnesses, examine patient records, and consult with experts. Our law firm underwrites the cost of these necessary elements to develop a strong case on your behalf.
Examples of surgical errors
Clients have come to us because of every conceivable surgical mistake. Whether the result of an error in a complex heart bypass operation or a mistake during a routine hernia repair, the injuries suffered by our clients have been significant. In addition to injuries resulting from surgical errors, our clients have experienced unnecessary complications such as a bowel perforation and post-surgical infections. They have been subjected to unnecessary orthopedic surgery. They have suffered the results of failed back surgery.
In all these situations, patients have a right to seek compensation for their injuries, lost wages, additional medical costs, and other expenses associated with a surgical malpractice. Contact our Pittsburgh law firm today to learn about your rights and your options.
