Surgical malpractice cases often settle for anywhere between $200,000 and $1,000,000. Depending on the severity of injury and other critical factors, the actual payment can range from tens of thousands of dollars to over $10,000,000.
Mistakes during a surgery can cause a wide array of injuries, ranging from minor damage with no permanent effects to severe complications that result in death. People are generally aware that the greater the injury, the higher the settlement one can receive from a medical malpractice lawsuit. However, achieving maximum payment is also dependent on the skill of the attorney who’s fighting for you.
Surgical medical malpractice claims are notoriously difficult to win, and it’s essential that victims obtain legal representation as soon as possible. Contact Normandie Law Firm today, where you can receive answers to important questions, such as:
- How much can I get if I was injured by a surgeon?
- What is the value of my surgical malpractice lawsuit?
- How much do surgeon mistakes injury cases normally settle for?
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Average Value of a Surgery Malpractice Lawsuit
The most important elements in a surgical procedure malpractice claim are the injuries you suffered, the severity of those injuries, and their impact on your personal life and career. By examining the details that are specific to your case, we can figure out approximate values for current and future medical expenses, lost income, and other monetary damages. Once we know what your claim is worth, we will negotiate with the insurance company to bring you the highest possible settlement.
At the end of the day, you will find great variations in settlement values for medical malpractice lawsuits. As we mentioned before, some people will receive several million dollars for the harm they suffered, while other cases are resolved for under $50,000. For a better understanding of how much surgical medical malpractice lawsuits can settle for, here are some examples of past settlements and verdicts:
- $840,000 awarded to a woman whose artery was pierced with a wire during an angioplasty. The patient went into cardiac arrest and died as a result. The money was for the woman’s family members, who filed a wrongful death claim.
- $950,000 for a female patient who suffered multiple injuries, including peritonitis and sepsis. The damage was due to her surgeon attempting to properly insert a gastrostomy tube. The surgeon’s negligence had to do with the fact that he should have asked the patient’s husband for consent before continuing the procedure, which came with significant risks.
- $1,400,000 for a patient who sued her doctor for removing the wrong ovary and altering medical records to indicate that he had done the procedure correctly. The amount, which was awarded by a jury, was based on the level of negligence coupled with the doctor’s attempt to cover up the mistake.
Keep in mind that settlements can be $250,000 or less, and in reality, it’s impossible to state a specific average amount of compensation for a medical malpractice claim. The key is to have an experienced attorney evaluate you case and ensure that you are getting every penny you are entitled to.
Errors During a Surgery
First and foremost, we have to recognize that human error is a part of any medical treatment, including surgery by the most skilled and educated surgeons. Because of the procedures that are performed by a surgeon, any mistake has the potential to cause permanent harm, including death. However, not every incident of a mistake by a surgeon meets the standard of medical malpractice. An attorney can help you determine if the surgeon that operated on you deviated from accepted standards of care due to negligence or willful misconduct.
To give you a sense of the malpractice claims that can be filed against a healthcare provider, take a look at the following examples:
- Incorrect Procedure: a surgeon can make grave errors by operating on the wrong site, doing the wrong procedure, or removing an organ / part of the body that was healthy. Such incidents can be caused by medical charts getting mixed up, inexperienced / careless OR staff, or negligence by the doctor performing the procedure.
- Mistaken Amputation: An amputation is the last resort after all other treatments have failed. Doctors recommending amputation without considering less extreme options may be sued for malpractice. Lawsuits can also be filed against surgeons that amputate the wrong limb / digit or do something during the procedure that causes unnecessary harm to the patient.
- Anesthesia Errors: Operating room techs can make mistakes when it comes to using local versus general anesthesia, thereby causing the patient immense harm and suffering. Anesthesiologists can also fail to administer the correct dosage of pain-numbing medication.
- Incision Mistakes: Without the right skill, focus, and experience, a surgeon can inflict severe injuries while making an incision. For example, patients can end up with permanent nerve damage, resulting in paralysis, increased pain, loss of mobility, and other complications. If the surgeon damages an organ or another part of the body that result in excessive bleeding, the patient can die during the surgery.
Whether you had a failed open heart surgery, shoulder surgery, cosmetic surgery, gastric bypass, or any other procedure, you can rely on our attorneys to provide you with information and help you develop the right plan of action.
Second Opinion from a Surgery Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Do you need a second opinion on your lawsuit for injuries caused by mistakes during a surgery? Perhaps you have doubts about whether to accept a settlement, or if your current attorney is giving you the right case value. Do you feel frustrated by the lack of movement in your case and being ignored by your lawyer whenever you have questions or concerns?
These are just some of the issues we can go over with you during a free second opinion consultation. By meeting with us, you will not be pressured to change lawyers or do anything else that you are not 100% sure about. Our goal is to offer an honest assessment of what’s going on with your lawsuit, so please this opportunity to reach out and schedule a time to meet with us.
Contact Normandie Law Firm
The medical malpractice lawyers of Normandie are committed to fighting for you and others who were victimized by negligence at a medical facility. Our law firm consists of attorneys with decades of experience in physician malpractice claims. We are more than ready to investigate your case and bring about a fair and just resolution.
By contacting us, you will be covered by the Zero Fee Guarantee, so there is no need to pay for the cost of legal services. At the end of your case, a percentage of the recovered funds will be used to pay for legal fees, meaning we have to win your case in order to get paid. If we don’t secure your settlement, you owe us $0, no matter how much time and work was invested into your case.
Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today and talk to a lawyer who can sue for surgical errors resulting in bodily harm or death.
