Examples of past surgical errors

For most of us, the thought of going in for surgery is a scary one. The only thing that we have to hold onto is the notion that our doctor or surgeon is looking out for our best interests and he or she is a professional in his or her field. However, there are times when mistakes that could have and should have been avoided were in fact made, and this can result in complications during surgery, further injury or even death. Some of the examples of past surgical errors that have actually occurred are quite a scary thought. 

Some of them include:

• Not enough anaesthetic provided through the procedure (anaesthetic awareness)
• Damage to organs that should not have been affected during that particular surgical procedure (surgical error)
• Failed sterilisation operations that result in pregnancy
• A lack of replacement blood available
• A ruptured bowel
• Surgical equipment forgotten inside the body of the patient (never events)
• Nerve damage

Am I eligible to make a claim?

This list of claims that have been made in the past is quite shocking, but they are not the only consequences that can occur as a result of surgical errors. If you feel that you suffered from inadequate surgery or suffered some form of injury as a result of a surgical error, then you could certainly be eligible to make a claim and it is worth at least making an appointment with a personal injury solicitor. 

Most of the more reputable firms offer free consultation with no obligation of further action. Simply phone them and explain your case of surgical errors and they would be happy to look into it. As well as giving you advice about your particular case, they should be able to offer advice on the best ways of financing it so that money doesn’t become an issue later on.