Cook County Surgical Malpractice Lawyers
Every surgery has risks, but it is the job of your surgeon and medical team to do everything possible to reduce those risks, not create them. If there has been an unintentional consequence to your surgery that has led to more serious concerns, you may have been the victim of medical malpractice.
At Clancy Law, our Chicago surgical errors lawyers can evaluate what went wrong in your surgery and help you understand your legal options. With more than 75 years of experience protecting Illinois personal injury victims, we recognize malpractice, and we are not afraid to hold surgeons, doctors and anesthesiologists responsible for their negligence.
Not all surgical errors are considered negligence. If you believe you have been the victim of medical malpractice, do not hesitate to contact an attorney today. At Clancy Law, we can help you determine whether or not negligence played a role in your surgery injury.
Surgeons, nurses and other medical professionals make mistakes. If you have been the victim of a surgical error, we can help you determine whether or not that error was the result of negligence or an honest complication. We have the medical resources to identify possible surgical negligence, including:
- Unintended damage: If your surgeon hits an artery or other major structure that is not part of your surgery, it could lead to a brain injury or other unintentional consequences.
- Failure to refer to a specialist: Many surgeons attempt surgeries that are too complicated for their skill level. If your surgery should have been referred to a specialist, it could be malpractice.
- Retained foreign bodies: It is all too common for surgeons to leave medical supplies, such as sponges and scissors inside a patient, which can cause infection and severe discomfort.
- Anesthesiology: Some of the most dangerous surgical errors involve the improper administration of anesthesia. A preventable overdose or allergy could even be deadly.
Assessing Malpractice After a Surgical Error
If you believe that you or someone you love has been the victim of surgical malpractice, it is time to learn more about your rights and options. From our offices in St. Charles and Chicago, we are ready to help you get the compensation you deserve. Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation.
We handle all medical malpractice claims on a contingency basis, so you do not have to worry about attorney fees until you get full compensation.
