Cook County Surgery Error Lawyers
It may sound like something out of a science fiction movie, but surgeons leave foreign objects inside people more often than you would think. In addition to causing severe pain, these objects can cause serious infection and lead to major medical concerns. If you have a retained foreign body after your surgery, make sure you protect your rights.
At Clancy Law, our Chicago retained foreign object lawyers are ready to help you file a medical malpractice suit and protect your rights. There is no excuse for a surgeon leaving behind a foreign object in your body, and with more than 75 years of combined experience, our attorneys will make sure your surgeon is held responsible.
You will not find a simpler example of medical malpractice than a surgeon leaving a foreign body inside a patient. Contact us today, and our attorneys will take immediate action so you get appropriate medical attention right away and fair compensation.
How Did a Foreign Object End Up in Your Body?
Everyone expects some pain in the recovery process, but if something went wrong in your surgery, you can tell. Your body responds to a retained foreign object, and even a small piece of sponge could cause serious pain or infection. If an x-ray has revealed a foreign object in your body, do not wait to take action.
Foreign bodies can be left anywhere in surgery. They often become stuck to your own body parts, such as the abdomen or bowel. If this is the case, you may require additional surgery, which could cause additional injuries. We have the medical resources to represent clients who have suffered a wide range of injuries, including:
- Sponges
- Retractors
- Caps
- Surgical instruments
Retaining a foreign object after surgery could cause life-altering injuries. Women of child-bearing age may no longer be able to have children.
Assert Your Rights
When you have been the victim of medical malpractice, it is important that you get access to the medical care you need and financial compensation you deserve. From our St. Charles and Chicago offices, we are ready to help you through the recovery process. Contact us today for a free initial consultation and learn more.
You do not have to go through the recovery process on your own. We handle all medical malpractice cases on a contingency basis, so you do not have to worry about legal bills.
