Bautista LeRoy Law Firm can assist in personal injury law and surgical malpractice matters. Since the 1990s, our attorneys have provided Kansas City Metropolitan Area clients with legal services. Specializing in personal injuries law, we have handled car, train, truck and motorcycle accident cases as well as nursing home negligence cases. Our legal expertise allows us to achieve positive outcomes for our clients.

Surgical malpractice can have devastating and lasting repercussions. In this article, we discuss what constitutes medical malpractice during surgery procedures, who is accountable and whether there are legal recourse options should complications occur.

What constitutes surgical medical malpractice?

Surgical malpractice occurs when healthcare providers fail to adhere to accepted standards of care during a surgical procedure. Such errors could include prior, during, or post an operation and could include mistakes like:

• Wrong-site surgery
• Foreign objects left inside the body
• Anesthesia errors
• Inadequate postoperative care
• Nerve or organ damage

Who is most liable for surgical malpractice?

As medical malpractice often involves multiple parties, those most likely responsible are:

• The Surgeon
• Anesthesiologists
• Nurses and Surgical Staff
• The Hospital

Can you sue for surgery complications?

Legal action should be pursued when complications occur during and after surgery. However, not all complications constitute malpractice. Here are common grounds for filing suit:

• Healthcare providers deviated from established standards of care.
• Before performing surgery, the surgeon was under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Medical personnel failed to take steps that could have helped avoid complications.

Why hiring a personal injury attorney is beneficial?

As surgical malpractice cases involve medical terminology and procedures that are often complex, it would be wise to engage a personal injury attorney, they can:

• Help you understand your rights and options
• Collect evidence of negligence that led directly to your injuries.
• Connect you with medical specialists who can testify.
• Fight for just compensation for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering.

When is it best to hire an attorney?

If you suspect any form of malpractice, immediately seek legal advice to strengthen your case and stay within any statutes of limitation laws that define when a suit may be filed.

Personal injury attorneys can quickly gather evidence on your behalf - medical records, surgery reports and expert witness statements that could make all the difference when up against insurance companies or hospitals with legal teams dedicated to disproving your claims.

What criteria must I keep in mind when searching for an effective attorney?

• Experience: Hiring an attorney experienced in handling surgical malpractice cases can navigate any complexities effectively.
• Verify Track Record: Has this attorney won substantial verdicts or settlements in similar cases previously?
• Access to Medical Experts: An efficient attorney should have access to qualified medical experts who can testify for clients.
• Transparent Communication: Your attorney should communicate openly and keep you updated throughout.

Why Choose Bautista LeRoy LLC?

Bautista-Leroy's legal team excels at personal injury law and malpractice cases. Working closely with medical experts enables our attorneys to deliver excellent legal representation. Furthermore, our personal approach takes great care in serving each client in difficult circumstances with consideration.

Suggested Action Steps

• Document every medical appointment, surgery and interaction with healthcare providers in detail.
• Seek another opinion and consult another medical specialist to ascertain whether there was any breach in terms of standard of care.
• As soon as you suspect malpractice, consult a personal injury attorney immediately to increase your odds of success.
• Protect yourself by compiling documents or physical evidence that support your claim.

Justice can only be achieved with legal guidance. Do not hesitate to seek counsel from an experienced personal injury attorney if you suspect surgical malpractice - they can guide and represent your rights throughout this complicated process. Contact us today at 816-221-0382 or send us an email on our Contact Page. Serving Kansas City, MO and KS as well as surrounding areas of Benton County and St. Louis.