Experienced Lexington Surgical Error Lawyers Not Afraid To Take On Healthcare Providers
Surgical procedures always carry some element of risk, but advances in medical technology have made surgery safer than ever before. However, patients still endure unnecessary complications and injuries, or may even be killed, as a result of negligence on the part of surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses and other medical professionals in the operating room.
At the law office of O’Brien Batten Kirtley & Coomer, PLLC, a Lexington, Kentucky, medical malpractice law firm, we advocate aggressively on behalf of individuals who have been injured due to surgical errors or on behalf of families who have lost loved ones due to surgical negligence.
If you or a loved one suffered harm from a preventable surgical mistake, contact our experienced legal team today at 859-554-4727 or contact us online. Consultations are free.
A Helping Hand After Devastating Surgical Errors
With more than 100 years of combined experience, our attorneys have the background and skill necessary to take on complex medical malpractice cases involving surgical errors such as:
- Performing surgery on the wrong body part
- Operating with unsterile instruments
- Leaving a foreign object in the body
- Performing unnecessary surgeries
- Failing to inform a patient of surgical risks
We work closely with clients, learning about their situation and the consequences that surgical errors have had on their lives. Then, we pull together medical records, witness statements and consult respected medical experts to build a strong case that will help clients secure the compensation they both need and deserve.
Throughout the entire process, our attorneys remain available to clients, answering questions and discussing what comes next. We do everything we can to make the legal process as smooth and stress-free as possible, so that clients can concentrate on healing while we help them achieve the best results possible.
How Common Are Surgical Errors?
Surgical errors occur more frequently than many patients realize, affecting thousands of individuals across the United States each year. According to medical studies, preventable surgical mistakes happen in approximately 1 in every 112,000 surgical procedures, though experts believe many errors go unreported or unrecognized.
Wrong-site surgeries, while relatively rare, still occur approximately 40 times per week in American hospitals. Foreign objects left inside patients during surgery affect an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 patients annually nationwide. These statistics represent real people whose lives have been forever changed by preventable medical mistakes.
In Kentucky, surgical error rates mirror national trends. The complexity of modern surgical procedures, combined with time pressures and communication breakdowns in operating rooms, continues to contribute to these preventable errors that cause serious harm to patients and families.
What Are Your Options If Your Injuries Are Due To Anesthesia Errors?
Anesthesia errors often overlap with surgical negligence cases, creating complex medical malpractice scenarios involving multiple health care providers. Anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, surgeons, and hospital staff all play critical roles in ensuring patient safety during surgical procedures.
Common anesthesia errors include dosage miscalculations, failure to monitor vital signs, delayed response to complications, and inadequate patient evaluation before surgery. These mistakes can result in brain damage, cardiac complications, awareness during surgery, or even death.
Our legal team understands how to investigate all aspects of your surgical care, including anesthesia administration, to identify every potentially liable party. We work with qualified medical experts who can analyze anesthesia records, equipment malfunctions, and staff protocols to build comprehensive cases that hold all negligent parties accountable for your injuries and damages.
Why Choose O’Brien Batten Kirtley & Coomer, PLLC?
O’Brien Batten Kirtley & Coomer, PLLC, focuses primarily on medical malpractice cases, bringing over 100 years of combined experience helping injury and negligence victims throughout Lexington and eastern Kentucky. Our concentrated practice allows us to develop deep knowledge of medical procedures, hospital protocols and health care industry standards.
We maintain established relationships with qualified medical experts across various specialties who provide authoritative testimony in surgical error cases. Our track record of successful outcomes demonstrates our ability to take on major hospitals and health care systems while securing appropriate compensation for our clients’ injuries and losses.
Contact A Kentucky Surgeon Mistake Lawyer
To schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced Lexington surgical error lawyers, contact the law office of O’Brien Batten Kirtley & Coomer, PLLC, at 859-554-4727.