Pennsylvania Surgery on Wrong Patient Attorneys
Surgery on the wrong patient is a rare form of medical malpractice that can leave both patients affected with serious health issues as a result. The operative victim may experience infections or the removal of healthy organs or extremities as a consequence of the unnecessary surgery. The delayed surgery patient may suffer from the worsening of his or her condition, as well.
If you or someone you love has been a victim of this form of medical malpractice, you deserve to claim compensation for the damages done. The Pennsylvania surgery on wrong patient attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. are dedicated to helping individuals in positions such as yours. Please contact one of our capable lawyers today at 610-667-7511 to find out more about how we can assist you.
How does this happen?
Surgery on the wrong patient is almost always a result of negligence or communication failure. Possible causes of this error include the following:
- A miscommunication between members of the surgical team, the hospital staff, and/or the patient
- Poor, few, or no policies in place to regulate patient verification
- Time pressures or emergencies that cause oversights
Any of the above incidents may result in a surgery performed on the wrong patient. The Pennsylvania surgical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. can work with you if any of these causes has led to your surgical error.
What are the possible consequences?
Both victims of wrong patient surgery may suffer severe consequences as a result of this medical error. The patient who actually undergoes the surgery may experience the unnecessary removal of a healthy organ or extremity or potential infections or unforeseen consequences resulting from a particularly invasive (and unnecessary) medical procedure. The original patient may experience effects related to delay in treatment, such as dangerous progression of the condition that needed treatment.
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If you have undergone a surgical procedure meant for another individual, or if you have experienced a delay in treatment due to surgery on the wrong patient, then the Pennsylvania surgery on wrong patient lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. can help you claim compensation for your suffering. To speak with one of our experienced attorneys, please call our offices today at 610-667-7511.