Some studies suggest that annually, over 200,000 patients die due to negligent medical mistakes in the U.S. Another 400,000 people suffer injuries needlessly due to preventable surgical mistakes and other medical errors.
Gautreaux Law and our surgical accidents legal team are available to help Macon families impacted by these tragic mistakes.
Your surgeon owes you a legal obligation to perform your procedure competently and carefully. When they violate this duty or make errors that cause you harm, turn to the Macon medical malpractice lawyers at Gautreaux Law. You are entitled to compensation, and we will help you obtain it. Call or contact us today.
How Common Are Surgical Accidents in Macon?
People might assume that surgical accidents are rare because surgeons are paid well and undergo extensive training. However, one study found a surgical mortality rate of over 2%. This does not include surgical accidents that do not result in a fatal outcome for the patient.
Surgical Errors to Know About in Macon
Your case is unique, and when you retain Gautreaux Law, we will thoroughly investigate how your incident occurred. There are several common ways we have found that Macon patients are hurt in the operating room:
Forgotten Foreign Objects
Surgeons and their teams must keep track of every instrument and supply used in the operating room. If they lose track of even one item, there is a risk that an item could be left inside the patient. You may not know this happened to you until you develop an infection or become ill, and medical imaging reveals this as the problem.
Operating on the Wrong Body Part
Getting the right and left sides mixed up when operating subjects the patient to needless pain and an unnecessary recovery period. It also deprives the patient of the surgical benefits they need. You may require additional surgeries to undo the harm this causes and get the outcome you originally hoped to receive.
Anesthesia Errors
A trained anesthesiologist will monitor your condition any time you are put under general anesthesia. Too little anesthesia, and you could wake up during your procedure and experience pain and panic. Too much anesthesia and you could suffer brain damage from low oxygen levels.
Your surgical team cannot guarantee the success of every surgery. However, you should expect them to exercise the utmost care when they are operating on you. When they do not, Gautreaux Law is standing by, ready to help you hold them accountable. Schedule a consultation with us today to learn more about our services.
Damages in Macon Surgical Accident Cases
Receiving full compensation following a surgical accident means getting both the economic and non-economic damages you deserve. Trust Gautreaux Law to help you recover:
Economic Damages
Your economic or monetary damages include the expenses you incurred because of the surgery room error. This includes costs associated with:
- Hospital stays and additional procedures
- Any therapy you need because of the surgical injury
- Unearned wages due to missed work
- Transportation costs (if you need to travel for multiple procedures)
- Pain medicine and other necessary prescription medications
- Ongoing treatment needs
The law permits you to recover the full amount of economic damages you suffered because of the incident. In addition, reasonable expenses you are likely to incur in the future because of the mistake are also compensable.
Non-Economic Damages
These damages compensate you for your intangible losses, such as your pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. Getting the most you are entitled to under the law is the job of your Macon surgical accident lawyer from Gautreaux Law.
Punitive Damages
Finally, you may be successful in recovering punitive damages if your surgeon or their team acted with malice or gross negligence. These damages are meant to punish the surgeon for conduct that is especially heinous or shocking. Punitive damages are not available in every case, and they can be subject to a cap.
The damages you receive can significantly affect your financial peace and well-being in the years to come. Do not risk your future security. Let Gautreaux Law pursue the full amount of compensation you deserve through settlement negotiations or court proceedings.
Gautreaux Law: Surgical Accidents Lawyers Serving Macon
Succeeding with a surgical injury accident claim is not easy, which is why you need the experienced representation of Gautreaux Law. Our Macon surgical accident attorneys are skilled negotiators and litigators, zealous in their pursuit of justice and accountability inside and outside the courtroom.
The window of time to file a case following surgical accidents is small. Call Gautreaux Law and ask about your free initial consultation with us to discuss your case and your rights.