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Surgical errors can have traumatic consequences, leaving patients with life-altering injuries, complications, or even wrongful death. From wrong-site surgeries to anesthesia mistakes and post-operative negligence, these preventable errors can lead to severe pain, extended recovery times, and additional medical costs.
At Raposo & Lukacs, our mission is to hold negligent healthcare providers accountable through medical malpractice claims and lawsuits. Our team provides a client-centered approach to prioritizing your needs as we pursue the justice and compensation you deserve.
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Common Surgical Errors in Medical Malpractice Cases
Surgical mistakes are more common than many realize and can have life-altering effects on patients.
Some of the most frequent errors include:
Wrong-site surgery. Operating on the wrong body part can lead to unnecessary procedures, delays in addressing the condition, and permanent injury.
Anesthesia errors. Mismanaging anesthesia, whether through incorrect dosing or a failure to monitor the patient, can result in brain damage, organ failure, or even death.
Leaving instruments or sponges inside the patient. Retained surgical items can cause severe infections, internal damage, and the need for additional surgery.
Nerve damage. Precision errors during surgical procedures can accidentally injure nerves, leading to chronic pain, loss of sensation, or paralysis.
Postoperative negligence. Failing to monitor a patient properly after surgery may result in infections, blood clots, or other complications going unnoticed until they become critical.
These errors inflict more than just physical harm. Patients often endure immense emotional distress from the trauma and face steep financial burdens due to additional medical treatments, lost income, and long-term care needs.
What Healthcare Providers May Be Responsible for Surgical Errors?
Surgical errors do not happen in isolation. While the surgeon performing the procedure is at the center of these cases, other healthcare professionals may also bear responsibility.
Anesthesiologists are accountable for ensuring a patient’s safety with proper sedation and monitoring. Nurses assist throughout the operation and prepare and track instruments and surgical materials. Surgical technicians have specific duties to ensure the operating room is sterile and equipped correctly.
Any lapse in attention, procedural errors, or failure to communicate can lead to devastating outcomes.
Proving a Surgical Error Claim in Miami
Several key elements must be established to successfully pursue a surgical error claim.
First, it must be shown that a breach of the standard of care occurred, meaning the provider’s actions fell below what a competent professional in a similar situation would have done.
Causation must also be proven, demonstrating that the error directly caused the patient’s injury or harm. Finally, damages must be quantified, showing the physical, emotional, and financial toll the error has taken on the patient.
To build a compelling argument, these cases require comprehensive medical evidence and expert testimony.
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How We Help Clients in Miami Surgical Error Cases
When you trust Raposo & Lukacs to represent you in a surgical error case, we take all necessary steps to ease the legal burden and provide clear guidance during an overwhelming time.
Our process includes the following steps:
Meticulous Investigation. We carefully analyze medical records, surgical protocols, and witness statements to uncover the facts.
Consultation with medical experts. We partner with qualified medical professionals to identify errors and determine how they deviated from the standard of care.
Gathering evidence. From securing documentation to collecting expert opinions, we build a solid case to present on your behalf.
Advocating for compensation. We negotiate aggressively with insurance companies or pursue litigation to secure the compensation you need for medical bills, lost wages, and emotional suffering.
You do not have to suffer alone in the wake of a surgical error. Our team is here to champion your rights. We have the experience, skills, and resources you need to zealously fight for maximized compensation.
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