Helping People in Missouri and Illinois After Anesthesia Errors
Although rare, injury or death caused by anesthesia does occur. Victims can be left with serious brain damage, experience unbearable pain during surgery, or die. When these situations are the result of negligence or misconduct, the injured person or the survivors can pursue compensation for their losses and expenses and hold responsible parties accountable.
Do I have a Case?
To examine the legal aspects of your situation after an anesthesia error, contact our St. Louis law firm. Call us at 888-463-5519 for a free initial consultation. We will evaluate your injuries and determine whether you have a case. We will be thorough in our efforts to develop an opportunity for you to recover payment for your injuries.
Causes of Anesthesia Errors
- Incorrect amounts of anesthesia
- Inadequate or incorrect pre-surgery instructions to patient
- Failure to identify conditions, such as obstructive sleep apnea, that could affect patient response to anesthesia
- Failure to identify allergies
- Failure to monitor the patient properly
- Failure to identify potential drug interactions
- Defective equipment used to deliver anesthesia
Consequences of Anesthesia Errors
Patients injured because of an anesthesia error may develop a range of problems, including brain injuries, paralysis, coma, heart attack or stroke. Individuals may suffer extreme pain during surgery because they are awake but unable to communicate. They may experience delayed reactions after surgery that become obvious after days or even weeks have elapsed. They may exhibit psychological trauma from the experience. Death is a frequent result of anesthesia errors. In short, there are very few minor consequences of this type of medical malpractice; most results are catastrophic.
Learn More About Anesthesia Mistakes
To find out more about pursuing justice and obtaining compensation for an anesthesia error, contact an attorney at our St. Louis law firm. Complete our intake form or call us at 888-463-5519 to schedule a free initial consultation.
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