Charleston Wrong Patient Surgery Lawyer

Surgery is never to be taken lightly. Whether a procedure is elective or medically necessary, routine or rare, there are a host of potential dangers. The anesthesia and other medications may cause complications. A surgeon’s errant scalpel or improper suturing can result in serious damage. And if an operation cannot be scheduled quickly enough, a deteriorating condition may worsen to the point where nothing can be done. But one risk that has rightfully been classified by the National Quality Forum as a “never event” is a wrong patient surgery.

If you or a loved one has been subject to what is among the most unbelievable and egregious acts of medical malpractice, contact the Charleston wrong patient surgery lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800.

Underlying Causes: A Broken System

It defies logic to think that wrong patient surgery is possible in the modern medical system. There are so many forms to be signed and preparations to be made, and the nature of surgery itself is so monumental in the lives of patients – if not the surgeons – that it would seem easy to prevent these accidents. But upon closer inspection, the cracks reveal themselves:

• Excessive Patient Load – Doctors lose personal awareness of who needs surgery
• Insufficient Space – Moving patients without properly notifying staff creates confusion
• Sleep Deprivation – Surgeons and nurses may be too tired to properly assess the situation

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If your surgical procedure was instead performed on another patient, or if you received a surgery you should not have, contact the Charleston wrong patient surgery lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800. There is no excuse for this negligence, and you are entitled to pursue financial compensation under the law.