Misdiagnosis and Surgical Errors

Quickly and properly diagnosing cancer, heart disease and other ailments is critical. Appropriate tests must be ordered and correctly interpreted. Failure to correctly diagnose a condition can lead to unnecessary surgeries or delayed treatment, which can result in complications or even death. Doctors who fail to diagnose cancer or other conditions may be negligent.

Any patient who suffers an injury due to a surgical error should be compensated. Surgical mishaps can involve doctors, nurses and anesthesiologists and can result in brain damage, paralysis, infection and death. Surgical errors include operating on the wrong body part, operating on the wrong patient, leaving sponges or instruments in the body, and improper antiseptic practices.

Nearly every surgery requires anesthesia, and it is one of the most dangerous parts of the operation. Anesthesia can be administered incorrectly or for too long, or a patient may react adversely to it. Medical malpractice claims involving anesthesiologists are common.

Patton Law Practice handles nearly every type of medical malpractice. We provide a free initial consultation to discuss the merits of your case. Please contact us at 480-905-9208 or 1-888-905-9208 (toll free).

Working for victims of medical malpractice, birth injury, and wrongful death throughout Arizona, including Scottsdale, Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Gilbert, Peoria, Chandler, Glendale and throughout northern and southern Arizona, from Flagstaff to Tucson. Also serving California clients in the Los Angeles and San Diego areas.