Surgical errors are some of the most devastating medical mistakes, often leading to permanent disabilities and costly follow-up surgeries. Whether a patient suffers from prolonged infection, loss of an organ or even wrongful death as a result of these errors, the healthcare professionals responsible should be held accountable for their negligence.

Our Surgical error lawyer Portland works with clients to determine if they have grounds for a medical malpractice claim, review relevant documents and evidence like medical records and expert testimonies, and help them build a strong case that supports their recovery of damages. Patients can be awarded compensation for their losses including incurred medical expenses, loss of income, physical and emotional pain and suffering, and future care needs.

Informed consent is one of the most important factors in medical malpractice cases. A surgeon should clearly present the risks and benefits of a procedure to their patients and give them an option to choose a different treatment.

A patient is only able to file a medical malpractice claim after proving that:

The provider owed a duty of care – Doctors, nurses, dentists, therapists and other health care providers owe a responsibility to treat their patients with reasonable skill and competence.