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Orthopedic surgeons operate on delicate areas of the body, including muscles, joints, nerves, tendons, and the spinal cord. Errors in orthopedic surgery can cause major damage that can seriously impact a patient’s quality of life. If you have been injured by an orthopedic surgeon ’s mistakes, call Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC. Our Portland orthopedic surgery mistake attorney has a successful track record recovering compensation for our clients.
According to an article in Orthopedics Today, in a survey of its members conducted by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 483 out of 917 respondents (53%) reported committing a medical error in the previous six months. The most common medical errors reported were:
Of the wrong-site surgical errors, surgeons reported operating: on the wrong side (59%); on another wrong site, such as the wrong digit (23%); performing the wrong procedure (14%); or on the wrong patient (5%).
At Paulson Coletti, “liberty and justice for all” is more than just a phrase – it is our mandate. Our team of trial lawyers is driven to pursue justice for the injured, ensuring that the responsible parties are held accountable. With a high success rate both in and out of the courtroom, you can trust our Oregon personal injury lawyers to be the legal advocates you need so your voice can be heard.
Factors that may contribute to errors in orthopedic surgery include:
Liability for orthopedic surgery mistakes depends on the cause of the errors. An orthopedic surgeon who makes surgical errors may be held liable for the patient’s injuries if negligence can be established. In some cases, the hospital cannot be held liable for surgical mistakes, as the surgeon is operating as an independent contractor, not an employee of the hospital. Speak to a surgical error attorney in Portland to discuss your legal options.
However, some orthopedic surgery mistakes result from faulty equipment or other factors that are the hospital’s responsibility. In such cases, the hospital may be found responsible for the injured patient’s damages.
Medical malpractice cases can be complex and difficult to prove. They may involve multiple potentially liable parties and complicated legal and medical issues. To win a claim for orthopedic surgery mistakes, you must establish:
Our Portland medical malpractice attorneys have the knowledge and skills to thoroughly investigate your injuries, obtain and preserve evidence, assess the full extent of your damages, and prepare and present a strong claim. We can negotiate skillfully on your behalf and will not hesitate to take your case trial if necessary.
At Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC in Portland, we believe that orthopedic surgeons and hospitals should be held accountable for preventable surgical errors, including surgery on the wrong site or the wrong person.
“Most cases settle, but each of our cases is prepared as if it’s going to trial. The insurance companies know it and so do the defense lawyers defending them. That’s why we get such great results for our clients.”
If you have been injured by an orthopedic surgery mistake, contact Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC as soon as possible. You can have confidence that, if our personal injury attorney in Portland represents you, they will be honest and transparent and act in your best interests at all times.
At Paulson Coletti, a local firm based in Oregon, justice is our mission. As experienced trial attorneys, we fight for injury victims across Oregon and Washington, holding negligent parties accountable. With a proven track record in and out of the courtroom, we are dedicated to securing fair compensation for our clients. We take a client-centered approach, focusing on cases we believe in and delivering results that matter. No fees unless we win-because justice should never come with financial risk.
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