Surgical Error

Surgical malpractice causes an overwhelming number of deaths in this country every year. Surgical malpractice refers to the failure of a surgeon to provide adequate treatment to their patients which then results in injury or death.

Healthcare providers often have to make quick decisions during surgery. When a mistake occurs, the patient on the operating table may suffer permanent disabilities or even death. When a surgical error occurs and causes a serious injury or death, the patient and the family should not have to pay emotionally and financially for the damages that they suffer.

Surgical errors can occur when the generally accepted standard of care requirements are not met. This could mean a wrong surgical procedure is performed, surgery is performed on the wrong limb, medical instruments are left inside the patient or a failure to recognize when things are not going as well as they should occurs. Patients and their families have a difficult time knowing if a surgical error is responsible for the poor outcome or unsuccessful surgery.

If you live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma or the surrounding area and you or someone you care about was the victim of a surgical error, please contact an experienced surgical malpractice attorney at Stipe Injury Law today to schedule a confidential consultation to learn about your legal rights and whether you are entitled to compensation.