Malpractice Lawyer
Norfolk, Newport News, and Roanoke, Virginia
Medical Malpractice Attorney
Anesthesia Malpractice
Your doctor has just informed you that you’ll need surgery. He explains the risks you’ll face, and the benefits you’ll gain after recovery. You agree to move forward, confident that your physician has your best interests at heart.
When we give permission for surgery, we also permit a trained anesthesiologist to administer anesthetics prior to the surgery. We assume that the anesthesiologist will act according to the latest guidelines and implement best practices. Most anesthesiologists are highly professional and alert. Unfortunately, some are not. Every year, anesthesiologists across America fail to take the necessary steps to ensure the patient’s well being. The consequences can cause injury and, sometimes, death.
Negligence and Incompetence
Most cases of anesthesia malpractice are not intended to harm the patient. People make mistakes. However, these mistakes are not acceptable in the realm of medicine, and the results can be devastating for the patient and the patient’s family. Allergic reaction to anesthetics is a common occurrence. Additionally, victims can be left in a persistent vegetative state (PSV) or suffer other types of brain damage. Sadly, the victim’s family may be forced to shoulder this unexpected burden, struggling under stressful conditions.
There are many anesthesia errors that can occur, including:
- Failure to conduct proper tests
- Dosage errors
- Misreading notes or prescriptions
- Badly performed procedures
- Failure to monitor equipment
Shattering Effects
If you have experienced malpractice while under the care of an anesthesiologist, you have the right to pursue compensation for your injuries, or on behalf of the death of a loved one. Loss of income, mounting medical bills, emotional stress and many other factors must be taken into consideration. You need an experienced medical malpractice attorney who specializes in personal injury claims to ensure that you are fully compensated for the mistake that has completely changed your life.
Contact Kalfus & Nachman, Attorneys at Law, to schedule your private, no-cost consultation in Norfolk, Hampton, Newport News, Portsmouth, Roanoke, and Virginia Beach, Virginia. We’ll explain your rights, walk you through the steps involved, gather all the evidence, and make a solid case for compensation to ensure your rights are protected. Don’t go through this alone. Please contact us today. “Tell Them You Mean Business.”