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Medical Malpractice: Surgical Errors

Undergoing surgery is a major event that can drastically change a person’s life. Someone in need of surgery likely has present medical issues that need to be corrected. Surgery that fails to correct the issue at hand can result in internal damage or lead to serious conditions such as heart attack, stroke or even death.

Our medical malpractice team will hold the necessary medical professionals accountable. Carter Law Offices, located in Kansas City, represents clients in surgical error cases and medical malpractice claims throughout Missouri and Kansas. Our firm is entirely committed to helping folks secure the financial compensation they deserve for their injuries.

An Experienced Attorney Advocating for Your Interests

Surgical errors can have drastic implications for the individual, causing lifelong or permanent disabilities. Surgeons have a duty to protect his or her patient and provide services that fully meet the standard of care. Unfortunately, the carelessness of others becomes an unfortunate reality all too often. Serious injuries and illnesses can come as the result of:

  • Botched procedures: This can include orthopedic, back, hip or knee surgeries. A botched surgery can lead to other injuries such as internal bleeding or nerve damage.
  • Foreign objects left in the body post-procedure: Including towels, instruments and other types of objects.
  • Failure to care/monitor for patients post-recovery
  • Surgery errors due to overworked or drowsy surgeons

If you or a loved one is suffering an injury or illness from a surgical error, you deserve the attention of a skilled attorney. Doug Carter is an experienced trial attorney who has an on-staff registered nurse and doctor of chiropractic. Because he has medical professionals working with him on staff, he knows what questions to ask and what information needs to be gathered to build a strong case. Our Kansas City surgical errors lawyer has a proven track record in illustrating how surgeons have deviated from the standard of care, and will work with medical experts to assist with your case.

Contact the Carter Law Offices

If you or a family member was a victim of medical malpractice or a surgical error, our law firm is here to provide guidance and advocacy. Please contact our firm at 816-283-3500 or send an email to schedule an initial consultation with Doug Carter.