Are Surgical Errors Always Medical Malpractice?

When a person comes out of surgery and suspects something is not right, it may not be easy to know exactly what happened. A person recovering from surgery may experience some pain and swelling; however, people must listen to their instincts. If something does not feel right, contact your doctor, get to an emergency room and/or obtain a second opinion immediately. Although all surgery carries risk, this risk does not include preventable medical errors and surgical mistakes by a doctor, nurse or other health care professional. Watch medical malpractice lawyer Nancy Winker discuss the difference between a poor outcome of surgery and negligence. For a free consultation about your or your loved one’s surgery, reach out to our law firm by calling us directly at (866) 569-3400 or fill out the intake form on our website.