The Most Common Surgical Errors We See – Miami Medical Malpractice Lawyers

A “never-event” describes a situation of surgical malpractice that should have never happened. Every year, over 4,000 people, who undergo the surgeon’s knife, are injured by the procedure. The preventable mistakes often carry a hefty price for the patient, and in some cases, the errors can be fatal. Studies show that in 2017, there were 9,744 paid malpractice judgments, with claims totaling over $1.3 billion. Almost 300 patients are incorrectly operated on by surgeons every year. A further 2,500 patients receive operations to the wrong body part. If you are the victim of a surgical error, you should contact a Miami personal injury...