Hysterectomy Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Did you or a member of your family have a hysterectomy? If there were complications or negligence surrounding the hysterectomy, it is likely that you or a member of your family suffered harm. Some of the potential complications that could arise during (and possibly after) hysterectomies can be life-changing; affected individuals’ quality of life can significantly decrease.

If you or a member of your family suffered hysterectomy complications that could be directly attributed to surgical errors or other forms of negligence from doctors or medical staff, you might have grounds to sue. More specifically, you might have grounds to pursue a medical malpractice claim against the hospital in which the incident occurred.

Were you or a member of your family injured at a Kaiser Permanente hospital? Whether the incident occurred in Los Angeles, San Diego, Fresno, Modesto, Bakersfield, Stockton, Madera, Lancaster, Riverside, or San Bernardino, you should ensure that you have the appropriate legal representation. Regardless of where you are located, you can trust the experts at Normandie Law Firm to provide you with the representation that you need to successfully pursue your medical malpractice claim.

Normandie Law Firm is a personal injury law firm with many years of experience handling all sorts of claims, including medical malpractice claims. Our lawyers are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with the guidance that you need to reach a successful claim outcome. At our firm, we are dedicated to providing you with the representation that you need to file your claim and fight for your right to recover the compensation that you deserve. Would you like to discuss your claim with the experts at our firm? If so, contact us at your earliest convenience.

About Hysterectomies

A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure in which the uterus is removed. Some of the conditions that could eventually need a hysterectomy to alleviate symptoms include the following: adenomyosis, chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis, abnormal vaginal bleeding, uterine fibroids, uterine prolapse, and cancer (of either the cervix, ovaries, or uterus). There are different types of hysterectomies. For instance, a supracervial or subtotal hysterectomy includes the removal of only the upper part of the uterus, while it keeps the cervix in place. A total hysterectomy, on the other hand, includes the removal of the entire uterus and cervix. A radical hysterectomy, which is typically only reserved to cancer cases, includes the removal of the entire uterus as well as the tissue on the sides of the uterus, the cervix, and the upper part of the vagina.

No surgical procedures come without risks of complications. Some of the common risks associated with hysterectomies include chronic pain, vaginal fistula formation, vaginal prolapse, and urinary incontinence. However, the risk of injury is significantly greater if the doctor or anyone in the medical team exercises negligence while the patient is under their care.

Victims could suffer some of the following harm associated with medical negligence:

• Bladder injury
• Bowel perforation
• Mechanical obstruction of the intestines
• Post-op infections
• Small intestine perforation
• Ureteral injury
• Vaginal vault granulation

In addition, it is possible for doctors to perform the wrong procedure, leave medical tools inside the patient’s body, and incorrectly administer medication, for instance. If the negligent actions of a doctor, nurse, or anyone on a medical team leads to the harm that a patient suffered, the hospital could be held accountable of medical malpractice.

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Medical Malpractice and Your Right to Sue

Do you have the right to sue for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered associated with a medical error during a hysterectomy? Based on the concept of medical malpractice, you might have the right to sue.

All doctors, nurses, etc. owe their patients a duty of care. They have the duty to exercise skill, diligence, and care while treating their patients – which includes anything from making a diagnosis to performing surgery. If medical professionals breach their duty of care to their patients, they are putting them at risk of suffering harm. If an incident occurs which results in harm, the medical professional could be liable. Based on vicarious liability (employer liability for the actions of their employees), liability could be transferred to the hospital.

What does this mean? If you can prove that a doctor-patient relationship (that is, both the doctor and patient agreed to treat and be treated) existed at the time of the incident, affected patients and their families could file medical malpractice claims against the hospital. If you are interested in learning more about your right to sue Kaiser Permanente for the OBGYN surgical error that you or a member of your family suffered at one of their hospitals, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm at your earliest convenience.

Could You Be Compensated?

If your medical malpractice claim against Kaiser Permanente is successful, you could be eligible to recover monetary compensation for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered. Some of the compensation that you could recover includes the following:

• Medical expenses
• Lost earnings
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of consortium
• Funeral and burial expenses
• Punitive damages
• Legal fees

If you are interested in learning more about the type and amount of compensation that you and your family could recover if your medical malpractice claim against Kaiser Permanente is successful, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm at your earliest convenience. Our medical negligence lawyers are ready to evaluate your claim and fight for your right to recover the compensation that you are owed.

What Should You Do?

If you or a member of your family experienced complications after a hysterectomy, the first thing that you must do is to seek medical care. You might first go to the doctor or medical team that performed the procedure. If your concerns are not taken seriously, do not be afraid to seek the opinion of other medical experts. You should follow all treatment options and cooperate with your doctor. You should also collect all relevant records (including medical records associated with the original procedure and any additional treatment, as well as records of lost earnings, for instance). You should try to speak to witnesses and gather their contact information. You should also gather the names and titles of all doctors, nurses, and other staff involved in the incident.

Finally, you should seek the legal representation of an experienced medical malpractice attorney immediately. You can trust the experts at our firm to provide you with the guidance that you need to reach a successful claim outcome. If you are interested in learning more about the steps that you should take to prepare to pursue a claim, contact us today.

File Your Claim Quickly

All claims are subject to a strict statute of limitations. A statute of limitations determines the total length of time that claimants have to pursue their claims. If claimants do not file their claims within the appropriate length of time, they could lose their right to sue for the harm suffered. Based on the laws in California, medical malpractice claims are subject to the following deadlines:

• Three years from the date of injury
• One year from the date of discovery of the injury

To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the total length of time that you have to pursue your claim, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm at your earliest convenience. Our lawyers are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with the guidance that you need to file your claim within the appropriate length of time.

Contact Normandie Law Firm Today

At Normandie Law Firm, our medical malpractice attorneys are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to pursue your claim and fight for your right to recover the compensation that you deserve. Our lawyers have many years of experience representing injured victims and their families. You can trust our experts to provide you with the representation that you need to successfully sue Kaiser Permanente. Are you interested in discussing your claim with the experts at our firm? If so, contact us today.

At our firm, we offer free legal services. Our free legal services include free consultations and free second opinions. During our free legal services, our medical malpractice attorneys will be available to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and provide you with all the information that you need to pursue your claim. Are you interested in benefiting from our free legal services? If so, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with our lawyers immediately.

We offer a Zero-Fee guarantee as well as a strict contingency structure. Because of our Zero-Fee guarantee, specifically, our firm will not be required to pay upfront legal fees for our legal services. Because of our contingency structure, our clients will not be required to pay anything until after reaching a successful claim outcome. If you do not win, you will not be responsible for paying any legal expenses.

To further discuss your claim with the experts at our firm, contact us at your earliest convenience.

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