Surgical Errors Attorney in Portland
Skilled Representation You Can Rely On
The trust you place in your physicians and nurses during a surgery should
be honored with meticulous care, professionalism, and caution. If you
or a family member did not receive the care you deserved during a surgery,
and if this negligence resulted in an injury or even the death,
you should not hesitate to speak to a
medical malpractice attorney in Portland.
At The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C., we are passionate about protecting
the rights of our clients and holding irresponsible or guilty parties
accountable for the pain they have caused. We are prepared to help you
seek just legal recourse against the responsible individuals through a
medical malpractice claim or lawsuit.
Do I have a valid malpractice claim?
Unfortunately, things go wrong in surgeries all the time, and sometimes
those complications are unavoidable by even the most competent of doctors.
However, complications are often the result of a surgeon or nurse's
negligence, in which case injured patients may be eligible to receive
compensation on the basis of medical malpractice. This requires proof
that a doctor or nurse acted in a manner that does not align with the
standard of care and professionalism to which the industry is held.
Examples of negligence that can qualify as malpractice include:
- Lack of skill or experience
- Poor planning prior to operation
- Procedural errors
- Fatigue after long shifts
- Influence of drugs or alcohol
- Lack of care or attention
- Improper communication between surgeons and assistants
If negligence resulted in an injury during a surgery, you have the right
to take action to be compensated for your pain and suffering. Being forced
to endure physical, emotional, and financial strain because of a surgeon's
incompetence can be frustrating and stressful; but with help from The
Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C., it does not have to be. We can
fight to help you receive the financial support that you need and deserve.
If you have lost a loved one due to a surgical error caused by negligence,
we will not only help your family seek compensation, but we will also
help you fight to have the doctor or hospital enact change to its policies
and procedures. Together, we can fight to ensure that this tragedy never
happens again.
Examples of surgical errors include but are not limited to:
- Anesthesia errors
- Faulty or defective medical equipment
- Making an incision in the wrong location
- Incorrect surgery
- Infection in the surgery area
- Leaving a piece of equipment, instrument, or sponge inside the body
- Damaging a nerve
- Operating on the wrong patient
These can have devastating consequences, even sometimes leading to the
wrongful death of a patient. Due to the risks involved in operation procedures, it is
crucial that a surgeon exercise extreme caution and care while performing
a surgery, as even the slightest mistake or lack of focus can be deadly.
If you were injured during a surgery because a surgeon failed to live
up to the standard of care, our team is ready to help.
Need an experienced attorney?
Surgical errors, which can be dangerous and deadly, are one of the most
common types of medical malpractice claims. Turn to the experienced Portland
attorney at The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C. to have your case
reviewed and to help you assess your options.
With more than two decades of experience,
Attorney Patrick Block has successfully recovered millions of dollars in deserved compensation
for his medical malpractice clients. Our team is prepared to fight for
the outcome you require. Collecting the damages you are entitled to for
your injury can make the difference with the unnecessary suffering and
the quality of life you and your family deserve after a traumatic surgical error.
Contact our Portland firm today to learn more during a
free case evaluation over the phone with a paralegal or in person with an accomplished injury
attorney. Our practice is poised to serve clients throughout the state
of Oregon.