Grand Rapids Surgical Error Attorneys Who Stand Up For You

Surgical procedures place you in a vulnerable position. You trust that your surgeon is going to help you, not hurt you. In some terrible cases, though, a surgeon may make a negligent error that has a catastrophic impact on you and your family.

At Mabbitt Bhimani Law, located in Grand Rapids, we regularly take on powerful physicians, hospitals and insurance companies to help the victims of surgical negligence. With decades of combined experience, we are eager to accept complex cases that other teams might turn down. We are the opposite of ambulance chasers: we care deeply about advocating for the victims of wrongdoing.

Using the latest technology, we can make your case more efficient. In every case, we take a holistic approach.

The Most Common Surgical Mistakes To Know About

Surgical errors are mistakes that occur during surgery. Many people associate surgical errors with long, invasive procedures. This is not necessarily true. Severe surgical errors may occur during minor operations, too. Some of the most common surgical errors include:

• Surgery on the wrong body part: Performing the operation on the wrong area of the body.
• Wrong patient: Operating on the wrong patient.
• Retained surgical instruments: Forgetting a surgical tool in the patient’s body during surgery.
• Nerve damage: Harming the patient’s nerves during the procedure.
• Anesthesia errors: Incorrectly administering anesthesia, including dosage errors.
• Infection: Failing to maintain a sterile environment, leading to postoperative infections.

These errors, even if they seem miniscule, can cause life-altering harm to the patient. In severe cases, they may even prove fatal. We have accumulated decades of experience and knowledge to handle these claims and help victims receive the justice they deserve.

The Many Causes Of Surgical Errors

Surgical errors can arise from various factors, many of which are preventable with proper care and attention. Often, a surgeon’s negligence is the common factor. Some of the most common types of surgical error lawsuits that we have seen include:

• Inadequate preoperative care: Failing to properly prepare for the surgery.
• Incomplete preoperative evaluation: Not taking a cohesive evaluation prior to surgery.
• Poor communication: Miscommunication among surgical team members.
• Fatigue: Surgeons and medical staff working long hours without adequate rest.
• Inadequate training: Lack of proper training for surgical procedures.
• Technical errors: Mistakes made while using surgical instruments.
• Negligence: Failure to follow standard medical procedures.

Understanding the causes of surgical errors is essential for proving hospital negligence and holding the responsible parties accountable. We are skilled at identifying these causes and building strong cases for our clients.

What Are The Long-Term Effects Of Surgical Negligence?

There are several short-term effects of surgical errors that may appear right away after surgery. Just a few examples include shock, internal bleeding and nerve damage. However, the long-term effects of surgical errors can also be life-altering and devastating for the patient. For instance, survivors may experience:

• Chronic pain: Ongoing pain resulting from nerve damage or other surgical complications.
• Disability: Permanent physical impairment or loss of function.
• Emotional trauma: Psychological impact, including anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
• Financial strain: Increased medical expenses, loss of income and ongoing care costs.
• Reduced quality of life: Inability to perform daily activities or enjoy life as before.

We have handled cases with short-term impacts, cases with long-term impacts and cases involving both. As a result, we understand the profound impact that surgical errors can have on a patient’s life.

The Statute Of Limitations In Michigan Surgical Error Claims

In Michigan, the statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice claim is two years from the date of the surgery or the date that the patient should reasonably have discovered the error. If you don’t file your claim within this timeframe, you lose your right to seek compensation. The evidence you need for a successful case may even deteriorate or become lost. To have the best chance of recovering maximum compensation,

Act Promptly To Get Help From A Surgical Error Lawyer

If you or a loved one is the victim of a surgical error in Kent County or elsewhere in Michigan, we can help you. Please contact Mabbitt Bhimani Law for a free, no-risk consultation with a medical malpractice lawyer. To reach us, call 616-326-1111 or send us an email.