Montana Surgical Error Lawyers
Preparing for surgery, or waiting for your loved one to come out of surgery, can be a nerve-wracking experience. However, your nerves are usually calmed because you know you are in the hands of competent, highly-trained medical professionals. If a mistake occurs leading to injury or death, you are left wondering what happened. You may be curious about your legal options. McLean & McLean, PLLP represents patients and their loved ones who have been injured or died during surgery or because of negligent post-surgical care.
Has a surgical error affected your life? Contact McLean & McLean, PLLP first. Call us at 406-563-4411 or toll free at 1-866-303-4411 to arrange your free initial consultation.
When a Surgical Error Leads to Injury or Death
The surgeon and the surgical team are responsible for working together throughout the surgery. While the surgeon performs the surgery, other team members monitor your vital signs and alert the surgeon to any changes. An anesthesiologist will monitor your sedation, and nurses will also assist. Many people are involved. A failure in communication, a breached standard of care or other error could result in any of the following surgical errors:
- Sponges and surgical instruments left in patient
- Organ puncture or perforation
- Delayed or prolonged surgery
- Unnecessary surgery
- Wrong site surgery/wrong side surgery
- Over-sedation
However you were injured, our attorneys can evaluate if the standard of care was breached. We handle many types of surgical errors involving gallbladder surgery, hernia surgery, gastric bypass surgery, heart surgery, laparoscopic procedures and others.
Post-Surgical Errors
The hours and days after recovery may be just as important as the surgery itself. Nursing errors cause many post-surgical errors, infections and complications. Nurses should be mindful of any changes in the patient or any complaints of unnecessary pain and alert the doctor immediately.
McLean & McLean, PLLP has access to a network of professionals who help us thoroughly evaluate your claim. If you suspect a medical error led to injury or death, contact us to schedule your free initial consultation.
