What Is Surgery Malpractice?

Surgery malpractice, also known as surgical error or medical negligence, refers to the failure of a healthcare professional to provide an acceptable standard of care during a surgical procedure. This can result in injury or death to the patient.

There are many ways in which surgical malpractice can occur. For example, it may involve an error in the surgical technique, such as cutting the wrong body part or leaving a foreign object inside the patient's body. It may also involve a failure to properly sterilize equipment or to follow proper infection control procedures, leading to the transmission of disease. In some cases, it may involve a failure to properly diagnose or treat a condition, leading to a delay in treatment or a worsening of the patient's condition.

Surgical malpractice can have serious consequences for patients. In addition to physical injuries, it can also lead to emotional and financial harm. Patients who have been the victims of surgical malpractice may be entitled to seek compensation for their injuries and other damages through a medical malpractice lawsuit.

To succeed in a medical malpractice lawsuit, the patient must be able to prove that the healthcare professional's actions fell below the acceptable standard of care and that this failure caused the patient's injury or death. This requires the presentation of expert testimony and other evidence to establish that the healthcare professional's actions deviated from the standard of care and that this deviation caused the patient's injury.

If you believe that you or a loved one may have been the victim of surgical malpractice, it is important to seek legal advice as soon as possible. A qualified medical malpractice attorney can help you understand your rights and options and guide you through the process of seeking compensation for your injuries.