MEDIAL NEGLIGENCE – ERRORS AND CARELESSNESS IN HEALTH CARE

The following are examples of cases in which medical malpractice may be found to have occurred.

Complications of surgery, hospital, or other medical care which were or were not explained in detail before treatment

Infections stemming from surgery

Drug treatment that caused either shirt- or long-term difficulties

Needless surgery, whether or not there are complications or surgical errors paying for services of an established private physician and having the surgery performed by an inexperienced resident or intern

Infection caused by contaminated (unsterile) intravenous therapy equipment or urinary catheters

Stomach surgery leading to diarrhea, sweating, weight loss, and/or vomiting

Gallbladder surgery resulting in yellow jaundice

SURGICAL ERRORS

Surgical errors can be caused by doctors, nurses, or other hospital staff and result in serious injuries and even death. Victims of surgical errors have a right to file a lawsuit against the responsible party to hold them accountable for damages. Damages in surgical errors cases include compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and mental anguish associated with the injury. There are many different types of surgical errors that can lead to a medical malpractice lawsuit, including:

Surgery on the wrong part of the body

Wrong surgical procedure

If you or your loved one has been harmed due to medical negligence, whether it is in Columbus, Ohio or another area, you need a medical negligence or malpractice lawyer. Attorney H. Lee Thompson is on your side. As an experienced medical negligence lawyer, Lee Thompson has the resources needed to conduct a thorough investigation of your potential claim.