College Park, MD Medical Malpractice Attorney

Medical professionals are expected to prioritize the safety and well-being of patients. There are standards for medical treatment that must be met, and when doctors, nurses, hospitals, or other healthcare providers fail to meet these standards, patients can suffer serious harm. When medical malpractice occurs, injured patients will need to understand their legal options.

Medical malpractice cases often involve complex legal and medical issues, and they can be emotionally difficult for patients who have suffered injuries. At Kisner Law, we provide patients with aggressive representation in these situations, working to hold negligent medical providers accountable for the injuries that have been caused by their negligence. We fight to secure full financial compensation that will address the injuries and losses that patients have experienced.

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Surgical Errors and Operating Room Negligence

Surgery is often necessary to save or improve a patient's life. However, surgical procedures carry inherent risks, and when a surgeon or medical team acts negligently, those risks can lead to devastating consequences. Surgical errors may result from poor planning, miscommunication, carelessness, or failure to follow the proper procedures. Examples of surgical malpractice include:

• Wrong-Site or Wrong-Patient Surgery: Operating on the incorrect body part or performing a procedure on the wrong patient due to clerical errors or miscommunication among staff is more common than many people may realize.
• Foreign Objects Left in the Body: Surgical tools, sponges, or other objects that are left inside a patient can cause severe infections and internal injuries.
• Nerve Damage or Organ Perforation: A surgeon's inattention or lack of precision may lead to accidental damage to nearby tissues or organs, resulting in long-term complications that can affect a patient's overall health.
• Anesthesia Errors: Overdosing, underdosing, or failing to monitor a patient's vital signs during surgery can lead to a lack of oxygen or other issues that may cause permanent brain damage or wrongful death.
• Infections: Failure to properly sterilize surgical instruments may cause infections to spread, and this can have drastic effects on the health of a person who is recovering from a surgical procedure.

Birth Injuries and Negligent Maternity Care

The birth of a child should be a joyous event. However, when doctors, nurses, or other people working at a hospital fail to provide appropriate care during pregnancy, labor, or delivery, mothers and infants can suffer serious harm. Common forms of negligence leading to birth injuries include:

• Failure to Monitor Vital Signs: Infants may experience fetal distress during labor, but if nurses or other personnel do not watch for the signs that a child is at risk, issues such as oxygen deprivation can lead to permanent brain damage or conditions such as cerebral palsy.
• Delayed Cesarean Section: When a C-section is not performed in a timely manner, the infant may suffer injuries due to prolonged labor or complications such as umbilical cord compression.
• Improper Use of Delivery Instruments: Misuse of tools used during childbirth, including vacuum extractors or forceps, can result in issues such as brachial plexus injuries or skull fractures.
• Neglecting Maternal Health Issues: High blood pressure, gestational diabetes, or infections must be properly managed. If providers do not take the proper steps to help prevent or address complications, both the mother and the child may suffer harm.

Additional Forms of Medical Negligence

Patients may be harmed in a variety of other settings when healthcare providers fail to meet the expected standards of care. Other common examples of medical negligence include:

• Misdiagnosis: Failing to correctly identify serious conditions such as cancer, stroke, or sepsis may delay treatment and worsen the patient's prognosis.
• Medication Errors: Administering drugs incorrectly, such as providing the wrong dosages or giving a patient the wrong medication altogether, can lead to serious side effects, allergic reactions, or other complications.
• Emergency Room Errors: Mistakes such as improper triage or misreading diagnostic results can lead to irreversible harm for patients who receive emergency medical treatment.

Contact Our College Park, MD Medical Malpractice Attorney

When surgical errors, birth injuries, misdiagnoses, or any other forms of medical negligence have led to injuries for patients, it is important for victims to take the right steps to recover compensation. At Kisner Law, we advocate for the rights of patients who have been affected by medical malpractice, and we will work to ensure that they have the necessary financial resources to address their past and future needs. Get in touch with us by calling 240-459-0097 to arrange a free consultation today.