Surgical Errors Attorney, Bergen County, NJ
There is inherent risk in any surgical procedure. However, when surgeons and other medical staff fail to provide an accepted standard of medical care, patient’s lives are unnecessarily put at risk. Surgical errors can result in serious injury, exacerbation of an existing condition and even wrongful death. If you or a loved one has suffered due to a surgical error, it is important to have an experienced medical malpractice attorney on your side.
At Jae Lee Law, Bergen County surgical error attorney Jae E. Lee represents people who have been injured by or lost loved ones due to medical malpractice. Our firm is dedicated to helping you obtain the compensation you need and the justice you deserve.
Types of Surgical Errors
In handling a surgical error case, we must determine if the medical treatment fell below an accepted standard of care. In doing so, we consult with experts in surgery, anesthesiology and other fields who help us investigate the circumstances leading to the injury. We may also seek evidence in surgery logs, medical records, X-rays and other sources.
Surgical errors can take many forms. Some of the most common instances include:
- Nicking vital organs
- Leaving instruments inside the patient
- Wrong site surgery
- Unnecessary surgery
- Untreated surgical infections
We also use our knowledge and resources to assess the full extent of damages suffered by our clients. In handling your case, we will work to determine how much compensation you will need to pay for additional surgery, rehabilitation, medication, wage loss and other expenses. Additionally, we will seek compensation for pain and suffering, diminished quality of life and other hardships. Our medical mistakes lawyers are committed to helping you obtain full and fair compensation for your surgical error injury.
