Anesthesia is a powerful medication that must be used and administered correctly. Otherwise, the patient can suffer serious injury and dangerous adverse effects. If you or someone you love was injured by incorrectly administered anesthesia in Springfield, OH, our personal injury attorneys can help you recover financial compensation.
At The Fitch Law Firm LLC, our anesthesia errors lawyer will investigate your case and collect evidence that documents the medical mishap and its cause. We will then submit your claim to the insurance company and negotiate the best possible settlement on your behalf. Our team offers these services on contingency.
Commonly Reported Anesthesia Errors
Our medical malpractice lawyer will investigate every aspect of your case with the goal of defining and substantiating it. We will start with a free consultation during which we can ask questions that help us delve into the details of your case and get to the bottom of your injury.
Anesthesia errors could be avoidable and caused by negligence. If negligence was the cause in your case, our investigation can uncover the source. According to Anesthesia Essays and Research data, some commonly reported causes of anesthesia errors include:
- The complex nature of anesthesia administration
- Lack of effective communication
- Negligence and human error
- Syringe swaps and changes in gas flow
- Inexperience with new equipment
- Medication and dosage errors
- Accidental drug swaps
- Failure to correctly intubate the patient
- Delayed anesthesia administration
- Leaving the patient under anesthetic for too long.
Wherever possible, we will obtain footage of the surgical procedure where the anesthesia was administered, which can include a hospital, surgical center, orthodontist, or other healthcare facility.
Injuries Commonly Seen in Victims of Anesthesia Errors
An anesthesia error, if discovered immediately, or if relatively benign, may cause only minimal harm or no harm at all. Others can have a much harsher impact. As the result of an anesthesia mistake, patients can experience the following complications:
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Spinal cord injuries
- Asphyxia
- Trachea damage
- Brain damage
- Coma
- Fatality
nesthesia Awareness During Medical Procedures
According to Mayo Clinic research, some patients will experience anesthesia awareness, a condition that causes them to remain semi or fully awake while they undergo the prescribed procedure.
Although it’s rare, anesthesia awareness can be a horrifying event. Some patients even experience pain as the medical procedure takes place. It can also take a severe psychological toll, resulting in:
- Sleep disorder
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Emotional problems
If you suffer from any of the issues listed above as the result of a recent anesthesia error, seek prompt medical and psychological care and therapy. The costs you incur to help you cope with the aftermath of a medical mishap may be recoverable when we seek damages from the at-fault party.
Recoverable Economic and Non-Economic Damages for an Anesthesia Error
When we determine the value of your case, we will collect evidence that supports your compensation request. We may demand the following medical expenses:
- Past and future medical bills
- Mental health care expenses
- In-home medical support
- Rehabilitation and therapy
- Treatment-related travel expenses
- Prescription medication
- Diagnostic tests and imaging scans
We can also seek compensation for your present and future income loss and loss of future earning capacity. These are also economic damages that we can back up with bills, estimates, and other documents. Non-economic damages, or intangible, subjective losses, we may pursue for you include:
- Impairment
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Physical pain and suffering
- Mental and emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
If an anesthesia error or the result of an anesthesia error caused the passing of a family member, you have our deepest condolences. We are passionate about recovering damages for families who lost a loved one due to negligence. In these cases, our Springfield wrongful death attorneys can demand recovery of your loved one’s funeral and burial expenses and your family’s loss of their financial and familial contributions.
The Advantages of Hiring an Anesthesia Errors Attorney on Our Team
At The Fitch Law Firm LLC, we are committed to compassionate legal service. Our team members are available 24/7 and will travel to you if needed. You can count on us to give your case the care and attention to detail it needs and deserves.
A Compelling and Persuasive Case File Can Lead to a Settlement
The evidence we may collect includes your medical records and bills to substantiate the cause of your error and the toll it took on your physical health. We can speak to everyone who was in the room when the anesthesia was administered and when the error became apparent.
Our team will locate and interview your aftercare team and may speak to your family and friends to understand the impact of the anesthesia error. We will also obtain your employment records to accurately assess the income your error injury and recovery time cost.
The Last Thing You Should Worry About Is How You’re Going To Pay For Your Medical Bills.
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If you or someone you love was injured because of an anesthesia error or if your family lost a loved one, our Springfield anesthesia errors lawyer can help you recover damages, take on the at-fault healthcare provider, and negotiate a settlement on your behalf.
Contact one of our team members at The Fitch Law Firm LLC to get your free consultation now. On top of this complimentary case assessment, we will take your case on contingency, meaning you don’t owe us any out-of-pocket or start-up fees. Instead, our payment comes out of the compensation we secure for you through negotiations or in court.