Minor Surgical Procedure Injury Claims - Surgical malpractice
Surgical malpractice can result in life-changing injuries that can require additional corrective surgeries, as well as expensive recovery treatments. Every surgical procedure will involve some degree of risk and it is your surgeon’s duty to take the necessary precautions to prevent negligent medical practices from adding to your risks. Minor surgical procedure injury claims involve surgeons that fail to follow the proper procedure such as the accepted standards of care. The results of these actions can be catastrophic to the lives of those injured.
Causes of Surgical Malpractice
There are many causes of surgical malpractice encountered in Scotland and studies have revealed that it is usually that your surgeon may be tired or overworked. The hospital is full of distractions and all of these factors can cause your surgeon to error. You should always research your surgeon prior to consenting to any procedure. You will want to avoid any surgeons with a history of negligence.
Types of Surgical Malpractice
There are many different scenarios in which a surgeon can be considered as acting negligently. Below are some of the most common surgical malpractice scenarios encountered in Scotland:
- Wrong Procedure
- Non-Sterile Equipment
- Surgical Equipment Left in the Body
- Surgery on the Wrong Body Part
- Anesthesiology Errors
- Damaged Nerves
- Punctured Organ
What are my Surgeon’s Legal Responsibilities?
Your surgeon is legally responsible for providing you with a “Duty of Care” that extends to all interactions on a professional level. These responsibilities include conducting a full pre-screening test prior to the procedure to ensure that no patient-related side effects will occur. You must be made aware of all the reasonable expected side effects and you should sign off on them in your consent form. Your surgeon must follow medical protocol before, during, and after your procedure to prevent any additional harm to their patients.
How Long Will it Take Before I Receive Compensation for My Surgical Malpractice Injuries?
You can expect to receive compensation in around three months when your surgeon admits the fault for your injury and the extent of your injuries are easily provable. Claims can take longer when it is more difficult to prove that the injuries were the result of the actions of your surgeon. A claim specialist can help you to retrieve the evidence you need to prove you are the victim of surgical malpractice.
How Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd Can Help You
Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can get you the evidence you need to lodge your claim with confidence. The proper evidence can significantly lower the time it takes to receive compensation and our expert team of claim advisors will work tirelessly to provide you with the up-to-date information you need to make the most informed decisions possible.
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