Surgery, whether elective or life-saving, requires a tremendous level of trust in the hands of medical professionals. Unfortunately, surgeons sometimes make mistakes that result in severe, sometimes life-altering consequences for patients. When a surgical error occurs, physical, emotional, and financial damages can be debilitating.
If you or a loved one has been harmed due to a preventable surgical mistake in New Jersey, you need a knowledgeable surgical error attorney to help you seek justice and compensation for your suffering. Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C. is committed to fighting for the rights of those impacted by medical negligence, ensuring that healthcare providers are held accountable. Let a New Jersey surgical errors attorney review your case today and help determine the most appropriate course of action in seeking legal recovery.
Surgical errors, often referred to as “never events” because they should never happen, are more common than many people realize. According to a study published in Surgery Journal, over 4,000 surgical errors are estimated to occur in the United States every year.
The study further estimates that surgeons leave foreign objects, like towels or sponges, inside patients at least 39 times a week. Additionally, performing the wrong surgery or operating on the wrong body part happens about 20 times a week.
These mistakes can result in prolonged hospital stays, additional surgeries, and, in severe cases, permanent disability or death. The NCBI emphasizes the psychological toll on both patients and healthcare providers, who may experience guilt or depression following an error. Economically, these mistakes contribute to soaring healthcare costs, with estimates suggesting billions are spent annually on addressing preventable medical errors.
Surgical errors can stem from a variety of causes, many of which are due to a doctor’s departure from the standard of care. If you believe there was negligence in your surgical procedure, your lawyer can help investigate it and unearth the root of any mistakes. Some of the most common causes of surgical errors include:
No matter the cause, a surgical error is often preventable. If your surgery has gone wrong due to any of these reasons, you need to establish if negligence played a role and what options you have to seek justice.
When a surgical error occurs, you must determine liability which is the basis for pursuing compensation. Liability may not rest solely with the surgeon, as many individuals and entities contribute to the success or failure of a surgery. Parties that could be held liable include:
A New Jersey surgical errors attorney from our firm can thoroughly investigate the circumstances of your case to determine who should be held accountable for your injuries.
New Jersey law sets specific time limits, known as statutes of limitations, for filing medical malpractice claims. You have only two years from the date of the surgical error or the date when you reasonably discovered the injury to file a claim.
However, if the injury caused by the surgical error was not discovered immediately, the law allows you to file a claim within two years from the date you discovered the surgical injury. If the surgical error resulted in the death of a loved one, the two-year time limit begins from the date of death.
Because time is limited, it’s important to consult with a surgical error attorney as soon as possible. Waiting too long to file a claim could result in the dismissal of your case, leaving you without compensation for your injuries.
Surgical errors are breaches of trust that can have devastating consequences for patients and their families. If you or a loved one has suffered due to a surgical mistake, it’s important to know that you have options. A New Jersey surgical error lawyer at Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C. will help determine whether you have a valid claim and guide you professionally.
Importantly, our malpractice lawyers in New Jersey will utilize every possible resource, including medical experts, to prove the case and ensure that those responsible are held accountable. If you are facing the consequences of a surgical error, we encourage you to share your story with us. Contact us today at (201) 588-1500 to schedule a free consultation.
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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Partners, Jeffrey W. Varcadipane & Dawn M. Pinnisi, with more than 40 years of combined legal experience as personal injury attorneys.
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