Any number of mistakes can occur during surgery. These can involve anesthesia, the cutting or injuring of nerves, organs, or other parts of the body. Surgical mistakes can involve the care given after surgery or the instructions given to the patient for post surgery care. Anesthesia malpractice can have permanent consequences, even death. Infection can sometimes occur as a result of surgery. While the fact that a patient suffered an infection as a result of surgery does not necessarily mean that the provider erred, treatment of the infection can also be a source of malpractice. Not every bad outcome from surgery is a malpractice case. Expert witnesses must be retained to evaluate the case and advise. It is critical to contact the Law Offices of John R. Reeves, PC as soon as you know or should know that a problem has developed or malpractice has occurred. There are deadlines, called statutes of limitations, which can bar your medical malpractice lawsuit if it is not timely made.
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