Lake Oswego Surgical Errors Lawyer

When a doctor makes a mistake, and you are left with complications, medical bills, and an uncertain recovery, hire a Lake Oswego surgical errors lawyer to guide you. At Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC, we ensure that surgeons who make mistakes pay for them. We know the law, and we know the responsibility of surgeons to get your care right. Talk to our Lake Oswego medical malpractice lawyer today.

Common Surgical Errors

Any type of mistake made during surgery can be life-threatening. There are dozens of procedures, rules, and follow-up steps designed to minimize these risks. Yet, the following are some examples of the surgical errors that still occur at surprising levels:

• Anesthesia errors
• Wrong site injuries
• The wrong type of procedure used
• Incision mistakes
• Internal bleeding due to mistakes
• Inadequate postoperative care
• Objects left behind

When these types of mistakes happen, your life could be at risk. Even if that does not occur, you could be faced with complications from recovery.

Complications from Surgical Errors: Conditions You May Not Know Are Related

It is quite common for a patient who suffers an injury during a surgical procedure to have no knowledge of an error causing their complications. They may be told things like, “It happens sometimes,” or “We are not sure why this happened.” Yet, in any situation where you are left to wonder what happened and went wrong, it could be due to a preventable injury caused by medical malpractice.

Consider the following examples of common complications that result from surgical errors. If you suffered any of these conditions, it may be beneficial to take a closer look at the underlying cause of those complications with the help of our legal team. Do not write them off until you are sure they were not due to a surgical mistake.

• Bowel and bladder perforation.
• Changes in cognitive function due to a lack of oxygen to the brain.
• Allergic reactions to medications used during the procedure.
• Pneumonia that develops after the surgery.
• Infections not just at the surgical site but also at other locations
• Organ perforation
• Nerve damage
• Lacerations to a child during cesarean section

Any time there are complications to a surgical procedure, find out why. Get the details, and if, for any reason, your doctor does not tell you what happened, turn to an attorney who will find out.

Signs Surgical Errors Happened and They Are Not Telling You About Them

Doctors, nurses, and hospitals promise to provide quality care, but they only provide you with information about your procedure that they have, and if you do not ask, they will not tell you. If the following happened to you, they could be signs you need further help:

• A rare complication occurred during your procedure.
• The doctor performing the surgery is no longer available to you.
• Your medical records are not complete.
• The doctor quickly discharges you.
• Inconsistencies in the narrative of what occurred during the procedure from various practitioners.
• There are changes to your medical records.
• Medical staff do not provide you with direct answers to your questions.
• The medical team or hospital is unwilling to discuss the details of the event, including limiting what they tell you about what went wrong.
• There is no recommended follow-up care with the surgeon.
• The medical staff and hospital will not communicate or cooperate when you seek a second opinion from another provider.

In situations like this, something is not right. Doctors and hospitals will not admit guilt and will have training that provides careful steps that providers must take to avoid incriminating themselves or the hospital when mistakes happen. The bottom line is if you feel something is not right, contact an attorney.

What Our Attorneys Do

Our Lake Oswego surgical errors attorney will help you gather all available information in your case to build a better understanding of what your injuries and losses are. We find out the details by seeking medical experts, forcing the recovery of evidence, and holding doctors and hospitals accountable. Let our attorneys help you find out what went wrong.

How Our Lake Oswego Surgical Errors Attorney Can Help You

Surgical errors are complex, requiring a legal team that understands medical procedures and policies well enough to protect your rights. In these situations, it becomes critical for our legal team to gather medical evidence, speak to witnesses, and utilize our medical experts to build your case. Some of the ways we help you include:

• Comprehensive understanding of medical procedures. Surgical errors happen because doctors do not follow the procedures. Knowing these procedures allows us to help you.
• Detailed skills in evaluating your losses. It is also critical for victims to understand the implications of these errors, including the need for additional medical support, ongoing losses, and even loss of quality of life.
• We are passionate about becoming your advocate. We have over 50 years of experience helping clients navigate complex medical mistakes.

Surgery errors happen because of recklessness, distraction, and simply because doctors are tired. None of that makes this easier for you. With the help of our trusted legal team, we can ensure you receive the compensation you need to recover.

We Build a Strong Cause for All of Your Losses

Surgical errors can create significant losses for victims. Some examples include:

• Ongoing medical complications
• Worsening of injuries or medical conditions due to delays in care
• Financial losses from multiple procedures
• Complication-related losses, including pain and suffering
• Emotional trauma
• Deformity or disfigurement
• Complications to mental health

Our objective is to help you recover all damages, including financial damage, as well as the physical support you need to heal and the emotional stability you deserve. There is no simple path forward because medical malpractice claims have some of the most intense insurance teams out there working against victims. The good news is we are here to help you.

Schedule a Free Consultation with Our Lake Oswego Surgical Errors Lawyer Today

Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC has five decades of combined experience to bring to your case. You have injuries and losses sustained by the mistakes of others. Let us go to work to build a strong case for you. Our surgical errors lawyers in Lake Oswego offer free consultations to you. This is your time to gain more insight into your rights. If, for any reason, you do not recover damages in your case, you owe our legal team nothing for our attorney services. Contact us, and let us go to work for you.