Chicago Surgical Error Attorneys
Surgeries are supposed to enhance our well-being. We trust that the surgeon and staff will follow proper procedure and that all will turn out well. Unfortunately, surgical errors do happen, leading to terrible fates, including illness and wrongful death.
At Winters, Enright, Salzetta & O'Brien, in Chicago, Illinois, our medical malpractice lawyers will hold the faulty party liable for his or her negligence. We will thoroughly investigate your claim by gathering evidence of the damage the surgical error caused and consulting with medical professionals in order to present the strongest case possible in front of a jury. Our goal is to recover maximum compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering associated with the surgical mistake.
Contact us to discuss your surgical error claim in a free initial consultation.
Surgical Error Cases
We handle surgical error cases involving:
- Operating on the wrong body part
- Nicking the bowel resulting in serious infection
- Cutting an artery resulting in extreme blood loss, amputation, or wrongful death
- Failing to properly monitor the patient's vitals
- Failing to properly monitor anesthesia
- Administering improper medications
- Giving a patient the wrong blood type
- Leaving gauze or a surgical instrument in the patient
- Failing to supervisor a new surgeon
In addition to handling claims resulting from errors during surgery, Winters, Enright, Salzetta & O'Brien also represents clients who became seriously ill and the families who lost loved ones during recovery. Sometimes the damage is a direct result from a surgical mistake, and other times it results from hospital negligence or nursing errors. Our lawyers have the skill, experience, and knowledge it takes to pursue a successful medical malpractice claim.
One our successful cases resulted in $435,000 settlement for a woman who suffered complications when a sponge was left in her uterus after a C-section.
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Our lawyers have a combined total of 60 years experience representing clients in surgical error and other medical malpractice cases. If you or someone you know if a victim of surgeon negligence, contact a skilled lawyer at Winters Enright Salzetta & O'Brien today.