Complications during surgery are not always due to a surgeon’s error. Sometimes they can be due to anesthesia. These drugs are powerful, and when they are not used correctly, they can lead to permanent injuries or even death. Anesthesia errors are a form of medical malpractice, for which victims have the right to hold healthcare providers accountable for these mistakes.
An experienced Aventura anesthesia errors lawyer can help investigate what went wrong with the procedure and whether a preventable mistake caused injury to you or a loved one. Our skilled medical malpractice attorneys can help you pursue financial compensation for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Anesthesia has to be tailored to each individual. A patient’s age, weight, medical history, allergies, and even the type of surgical procedure affect how the anesthesia is administered. When doctors or nurses fail to account for any of these factors or fail to communicate them properly, serious harm can occur.
Some of the most common anesthesia errors include:
These errors are preventable with the right training, attention, and coordination between everyone in the surgical suite. When medical providers fail to meet the standard of care, patients have the right to hold them accountable.
The effects of an anesthesia error can be devastating. These mistakes can result in serious complications such as brain damage, cardiac arrest, stroke, or permanent nerve damage that leads to paralysis or chronic pain. Some patients may experience anesthesia awareness, a frightening condition in which they are conscious during surgery but unable to move or speak. In the most tragic situations, anesthesia errors can result in wrongful death, leaving families mourning a loss that never should have happened.
Victims of anesthesia errors often face long-term physical and financial consequences. Recovery may require expensive medical treatment or ongoing psychological care. Filing an anesthesia injury lawsuit can help secure compensation to cover these ongoing needs and hold negligent medical providers accountable for their actions.
If someone is harmed because a medical provider failed to meet the accepted standard of care, they have a right to file an anesthesia negligence claim under Florida law. These cases are complicated, as they require a medical team to prove there was negligence on the part of the provider and that you suffered as a direct result of that negligence.
The full scope of the injury might not always be immediately obvious, especially when the patient is still recovering from surgery. Florida Statutes § 95.11 typically gives someone two years to file a claim, but the sooner it is filed, the better. It gives the legal team the best chance of preserving evidence and building a strong case.
Anesthesia is supposed to make surgery safer and less painful. It is not supposed to cause lifelong harm. When healthcare providers make preventable mistakes, patients and families are the ones who suffer. You do not have to carry this burden alone.
If you or someone you love was harmed by an anesthesia-related mistake, speak with an Aventura anesthesia errors lawyer at Kaire & Heffernan. Our team is ready to investigate your medical malpractice case and hold the responsible parties accountable. Contact us today for a free consultation.
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