New Jersey is not immune to wrong-site surgeries, although they rarely occur. These surgeries can have devastating consequences, leaving patients with permanent physical and emotional injuries. If you or a loved one has been the victim of this type of medical malpractice, it is essential to understand your legal rights and options.
Wrong-Site Surgery and Its Causes
Wrong-site surgery is any surgical procedure performed on the wrong body part or even the wrong patient. This type of medical error can occur due to various factors, including poor communication among the surgical team, incorrect patient charting and failure to follow established protocol.
Consequences of Wrong-Site Surgery
Often, patients may require additional surgeries to correct the mistake. In other cases, patients leave with permanent physical injuries, such as nerve damage or paralysis. The emotional toll of this type of error can also be significant, leading to depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.
What To Do When a Doctor Operates on a Wrong Site
If you or your loved ones suffer injury due to wrong-site surgery in New Jersey, you can file a medical malpractice lawsuit against the responsible parties. To succeed in these cases, you will need to prove that the surgical error was due to negligence by the surgeon or another medical team member. For example, proving that the surgeon failed to follow established protocol may be enough to hold them liable for your injuries.
Wrong-site surgery is a critical mistake that should never occur to anyone in New Jersey. One way to help prevent these errors is to ensure that you understand the proposed surgical procedure and the surgical site. It’s also essential to confirm the identity of your surgeon and other surgical team members before the procedure begins. And, if something does not seem right, do not hesitate to speak up and ask questions.
David Pierguidi and Jared Glugeth understand how hard it may be for you and your family following an accident resulting from someone’s negligent actions. Get the medical treatment you need right away and then call our law firm at any time of day for answers to your questions.
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