Wrong Site Surgery
When going in for surgery we expect medical teams to perform with due diligence and proper preparation. Sadly, this is not always the case. Surgery errors happen all too often and endanger innocent people in a number of ways. One particularly tragic example is wrong site surgery. When a doctor performs a wrong site surgery, he or she can cause the patient and the patient’s family to undergo a variety of hardships.
If you or someone you love has been the victim of wrong site surgery, contact Cedar Rapids wrong site surgery attorney Pete Leehey at 319-294-4424. We will thoroughly evaluate the facts of your case, and will work hard to hold all parties responsible for your injuries accountable for their negligent actions.
Damages Following Wrong Site Surgery
Wrong site surgery is a surgical procedure performed on the wrong area of the body. Common examples involve symmetrical organs – for example, operating on the right lung when the procedure should be performed on the left lung. The consequences of this error are often severe, and may include:
- The need for another operation to correct the original health problem
- The need for corrective surgery
- Deteriorated health
- Medical expenses
- Recovery expenses
- Mental and emotional damage
- Missed wages
- Pain and suffering
- Death
When a surgeon fails to perform this or her job properly and instead puts innocent people in harm’s way, he or she should be held accountable. Any of these tragic damages can result from a wrong site surgery. These accidents should never happen, but when they do, our Cedar Rapids wrong site surgery attorneys work hard to win justice for victims.
Contact Us
If you or someone you care about has been the victim of a wrong site surgery, Cedar Rapids surgical error lawyer Pete Leehey can help. Our practiced legal team will handle your case, supporting you through the legal process and fighting for your due compensation. Contact our office today at 319-294-4424 for more information.