Common Surgical Errors Resulting in Medical Malpractice in Minnesota

Minnesota Medical Malpractice Lawyer Explains Surgical Errors

When we hear about medical malpractice, we naturally think of surgical errors.  We think about surgeons who make errors during a surgery like slipping a scalpel, losing a foreign object inside of us, or even never waking up.  While all of these are indeed surgical errors, these are not always the typical types of surgical malpractice that harm patients.  In fact, much more subtle types of surgical errors could be medical malpractice and seriously harm a patient.  But they are not as common and go unaddressed.

But at Kuhlman Law, LLC, we know about the many different types of medical malpractice cases in Minnesota which are caused by surgical errors.  If you or a loved one underwent a surgery and have any additional injuries after the surgery, a longer than expected recovery time, or any unexplained injuries, call (612) 444-3374 for a FREE consultation to learn how we can protect your rights.  There is no risk to learn if your surgery caused medical malpractice, and you only pay if we win your case.

Common Surgical Errors You May Not Know About

While there are some very obvious surgical errors, there are many more which are not obvious and you should have a Minnesota medical malpractice lawyer review them for you.  This includes some of the most dangerous types of surgical errors—anesthesia errors.  A free consultation can review your story, look at your medical records, and apply the law to determine if something wrong has occurred.

Some common types of surgical errors you may not be aware of include the following:

• Anesthesia errors causing permanent lung or brain damage;
• Sight, hearing, or smell damage due to excessive medication;
• Nerve or artery injuries due to improper arm placement during a surgery;
• Failing to properly provide enough oxygen during a surgery;
• Shoulder replacement errors such as using the wrong hardware or taking too long to perform the procedure;
• Spinal surgeries done wrong due to hardware, approach, perfusion, and taking too long;
• Using the improper knife or tool to make incisions which don’t heal;
• Casting too tight after a procedure and causing nerve, artery, or tissue damage;
• Burn injuries;
• Prescription errors;
• Wrong site surgery or wrong patient surgery; and
• Many other common types of surgical malpractice.

Surgery Results Not What You Were Promised?  Call Kuhlman Law, LLC NOW For a FREE Consultation

If you or a loved one have been injured due to the medical malpractice of a healthcare provider such as a doctor, nurse, hospital, or other health care service professional, call Kuhlman Law, LLC for a FREE consultation by dialing (612) 444-3374 to learn what your rights to compensation may be.  We will conduct a thorough review of your case and advise you whether there may have been a serious medical mistake causing your injury.   There is no risk, and you do not owe us money unless we win your case.