Surgical Errors
Thousands of deaths and more than 1 million injuries are caused by mistakes and accidents that occur before, during or after a patient faces surgery, says the Journal of the American Medical Association. Some procedures are riskier than others, but there is always an element of risk.
Cases involving surgical errors can be complex, and the fact that a desired outcome is not always achieved does not mean a mistake has been made, but errors are not confined to the operating room. Decisions that are made before or after a patient goes in for surgery can lead to injuries or deaths.
It is possible for people who are not attorneys to seek settlements in these cases, but tort reform efforts, while well meaning, have made it difficult, if not impossible, for non-attorneys to get adequate judgments.
That’s why, to get a fair settlement, it’s best to have an experienced attorney like the
Dallas medical malpractice attorneys at Grossman Law Offices on your side. We can give you a free consultation to go over your case. Contact us at 888-436-0288.
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