Dallas Anesthesia Errors Attorney

Anesthesia is an incredibly important aspect of many medical procedures, particularly surgeries. However, if an anesthesia mistake occurs, patients can sustain severe and even life-threatening injuries and illnesses. At our firm, we are here help if you need a Dallas anesthesia errors attorney. Our team has the experience necessary to conduct a full investigation into your case and secure any compensation you may be entitled to.

The severe effects of anesthesia errors

Estimates from Johns Hopkins researchers show that medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. According to the Patient Safety Authority, millions of patients receive general anesthesia each year in the United States. PSA estimates that nearly 100 patients suffer from an anesthesia error each day in this country. Additionally, studies show that anesthesia mistakes have been increasing over the last decade. Becker Hospital Review states that there are around three deaths per 10,000 surgeries or procedures involving anesthetics.

At our firm, our medical malpractice lawyers understand that these mistakes can lead to serious patient harm. It is not uncommon for us to help clients who have suffered from the following due to an anesthesia mistake:

An anesthesia mistake can lead to the need for a patient to undergo extensive medical treatment to correct the error. In some cases, patients will die due to an anesthesia mistake, and this will leave family members picking up the pieces.

How do anesthesia mistakes occur?

Anesthesia mistakes occur in a variety of ways, and the team at our firm often discovers that the following factors contribute to these errors:

  • Medical provider failing to check the patient medical history
  • Failing to monitor a patient under anesthesia
  • Contraindication of medications
  • Lack of training in anesthesia administration
  • Administering the wrong medication
  • Unsafe storage of anesthesia medications
  • Unlabeled or mislabeled syringes
  • Look-like packaging or labeling

In an anesthesia mistake case, the role of your attorney will be to learn about the facts of what happened, investigate the qualification and training of medical providers involved in the procedure, and determine whether the patient received sub-standard care. This often involves hiring expert medical witnesses who will be able to testify on behalf of the patient in a trial if necessary.

Call our attorney for a free consultation of your case

If you or somebody you care about has been injured due to an anesthesia error, speak to an attorney about your case as soon as possible. At our firm, we have extensive experience helping clients handle these situations and will work to secure the following compensation on your behalf:

  • Coverage of any medical expenses caused by the error
  • Lost income if you are unable to work while recovering
  • General household out-of-pocket expenses you incur
  • Pain and suffering damages
  • Loss of personal enjoyment damages

If you need a Dallas anesthesia errors attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation of your case by clicking here or by calling us at 214-295-2900.

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