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At Langer & Langer, we know how frightening it can be to face the reality of needing a surgical procedure. Even with all of the modern age’s technological advancements, surgery carries with it an undeniable nature of risk.
The tragedy is when the doctors or nurses entrusted with that patient’s fragile life take a misstep out of negligence and it leads the patient to harm and even sometimes death. These surgical errors qualify as medical malpractice and those responsible should be held accountable.
According to the National Library of Medicine, nearly 4,000 surgical errors occur annually in the U.S. These shocking numbers show just how prevalent and dangerous surgical mistakes can be. They also highlight the urgent need to hold negligent providers accountable and to protect patient safety at every step.
If you or a loved one suffered during surgery due to medical negligence, contact the Indiana Surgical Malpractice Lawyers at Langer & Langer to find out what your options are for pursuing legal action. We can be reached at 219-600-8847.
As mentioned before, surgery carries with it an inherent degree of risk because of the nature of the procedure. Therefore, not all surgical accidents are the result of outright malpractice.
The key is to determine whether the medical team involved in the task was, or wasn’t, performing their duties to the reasonable standard of care. If it is determined one or more of them acted out of carelessness, they may be held liable to the patient for any injury.
Errors that lead to detrimental injuries to the surgical patient can happen in the operating room, or even before the procedure begins.
Doctors, nurses, hospital staff, and administrators, may be found liable if one of the following is determined to have taken place:
When neglect enters the operating room, it is the patient who usually suffers. Consequences of surgical errors are often catastrophic as the patient’s life hangs in the balance. That’s why consulting Experienced medical malpractice lawyers in Indiana can help ensure that those responsible are held accountable. Valid malpractice claims can result in significant compensation to the patient and their family for the undue injury, and rightfully so.
Injuries due to malpractice can be life-altering. At Langer & Langer, our Indiana Surgical Malpractice Attorneys know that money does not take away the emotional trauma and stress placed in your life, especially if you lost a loved one to malpractice.
We do, however, believe that compensation can help you cope with the financial burdens of this tragedy so that you can focus on healing and rebuilding with your family.
Let us tell you more about your options. Contact Langer & Langer today to see if you have a case.
For surgical error compensation in Indiana, it depends on the severity of your injury, medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Each case is different, so an Indiana surgical malpractice lawyer can help estimate your potential recovery.
Yes. To file a surgical malpractice claim, you must show that the surgeon or medical staff failed to provide care that meets the accepted medical standard and that this failure directly caused your injury. Without evidence of negligence, a claim will not succeed.
Yes. Hospitals can be held liable if the surgical error was caused by their employees, inadequate policies, lack of proper supervision, or systemic failures. This means the hospital may share responsibility along with the medical professionals involved.
In most cases, you have two years from the date of the injury to file a claim in Indiana. There are some exceptions, such as when the injury is discovered later, so it’s important to consult a lawyer as soon as possible to avoid missing the deadline.
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