Medical Liability Consultants, Inc. Glossary Medical Malpractice

Wrong Site Surgery Wrong site surgery is one of the most serious forms of medical malpractice in which a surgical procedure is performed on the wrong person, organ, limb, vertebra, or other area of the body. The incident of wrong site surgery may result in severe, life-long injury or death. If you or someone you love has been the victim of a wrong site surgery, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your losses and suffering. Please contact us today to speak with a competent and caring medical malpractice attorney who can evaluate your case FREE of charge. Why Does Wrong Site Surgery Occur? There are a number of causes of wrong site surgery that almost always involve the negligence or wrongdoing of a medical professional. Wrong site surgery can be a result of: Poor communication between the surgical team Several surgeons operating on the same patient leading to a mix-up Emergencies or unusual time pressures that result in negligence Failure to adequately check and/or review medical charts Specific patient abnormalities (morbid obesity, physical challenges) Wrong Site Surgery and Your Legal Rights Wrong site surgery is a serious medical mistake that may result in severe harm to a patient including permanent injury and/or death. Victims of wrong site surgery may suffer devastating physical, emotional, and financial consequences.

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