Negligent Surgery
Negligent surgeries are some of the most common causes of severe and lasting harm to patients in Georgia. A medical malpractice case involving a negligent surgery arises when a healthcare provider fails to perform a surgical procedure with the necessary standard of care, resulting in injury or complications for the patient.
Common Grounds for Surgical Malpractice Claims
Wrong-Site Surgery:
Operating on the wrong body part or even the wrong patient is a serious error that can lead to significant harm and necessitate additional surgeries.
Surgical Errors:
Mistakes during surgery, such as damaging organs, nerves, or blood vessels, can cause severe complications. This includes leaving surgical instruments or sponges inside the patient’s body.
Anesthesia Errors:
Errors related to anesthesia, such as incorrect dosage or failure to monitor the patient properly, can lead to serious complications, including brain damage or death.
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Legal Framework and Compensation
In Georgia, to establish a medical malpractice claim for negligent surgery, the plaintiff must prove that the healthcare provider’s negligence directly caused harm to the patient. This involves demonstrating that the provider failed to meet the standard of care expected in similar circumstances. When an experienced medical malpractice lawyer is involved, successful lawsuits can result in compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related damages.
