It may seem unthinkable that a surgeon in a modern medical facility could perform the wrong surgery on a patient. Unfortunately, such errors still happen from time to time—often causing serious and potentially life-threatening harm to the patient.
If your surgeon performed an operation other than the one you were scheduled to receive, you may have legal grounds for a civil lawsuit. Our skilled malpractice attorneys can help you throughout the process. While financial compensation alone may not erase every negative effect of this form of medical neglect, a seasoned Miami wrongful procedure lawyer from Kaire & Heffernan can work to protect your legal rights and secure the best possible outcome.
Performing the wrong surgical procedure in a hospital can rarely be traced back to just one error by just one negligent medical professional. Instead, this kind of malpractice generally occurs due to several instances of miscommunication between health care providers, poor facility management, individual failures to follow established procedures for verifying the patient’s identity, or some combination of these issues.
When it comes to filing a civil suit over this kind of misconduct, potential defendants may include, but are not limited to:
If you experienced this type of error at a Miami health care facility, our malpractice attorneys can help determine who is at fault. We strive to hold them accountable for the harm they have caused you.
After a wrong procedure, a lawsuit or settlement demand may seek both economic and non-economic damages. This means that in addition to seeking reimbursement for the cost of corrective medical care, you can also pursue damages such as lost work income, physical pain, emotional anguish, and reduced quality of life.
Florida does not impose a maximum amount of financial recovery for certain types of damages caused by medical malpractice. Accordingly, our lawyers can help you proactively seek compensation for every negative effect you will experience for the rest of your life as a result of receiving the wrong surgery in a Miami hospital.
Receiving the wrong surgical procedure can cause you serious physical harm. In addition, the condition you originally sought to address could worsen in the time leading up to your corrective surgery. Such errors should never happen under any circumstances in a modern hospital. If you have been harmed by a wrong procedure, our team can help protect your legal rights.
A Miami wrong procedure lawyer from Kaire & Heffernan can help clarify your legal options and provide the support you need throughout the litigation process. Call us today to set up a consultation.
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