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Ambulatory surgery centers provide an alternative to hospitalization for patients undergoing surgical procedures. Surgery centers provide outpatient surgery services, typically at less cost and with greater convenience than a traditional hospital setting. On the downside, patients in surgery centers face all the risks associated with surgery in a hospital and more. If you have been injured because of a surgical error in
Portland or throughout Oregon, contact our Portland surgical error attorney at Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC to request a consultation. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.
Before surgery, our client was active and in good health. He attended regular medical appointments and followed his physician’s recommendations. He was advised that robotic surgery for a routine procedure would reduce pain and recovery time, and he agreed to proceed based on that information.
During the procedure, a critical artery was mistakenly sewn shut, compromising blood flow to the heart. The patient, who had no prior heart disease, suffered permanent cardiac damage and is now on the heart transplant list.
This injury was not the result of an unavoidable complication. It involved failures in surgical technique, judgment, oversight, and risk management, as well as reliance on technology without appropriate safeguards. The surgeon had previously injured other patients using the same system.
At Paulson Coletti, we represent patients harmed by preventable surgical errors and failures in medical and corporate accountability. These cases are about enforcing standards of care and addressing known risks before patients are harmed.
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.
Unlike hospitals, surgery centers are typically owned by physicians or physician groups. They may not have rigorous risk management procedures in place to minimize patient risk. Common surgery center errors include:
Failure to properly sterilize equipment: When detailed guidelines for sterilizing surgical areas and equipment are lacking, patients may face the risk of serious infection.The doctor, surgery center, or another party may be liable for a patient’s injuries caused by medical error, depending on what caused the injury and whether the doctor is an owner, employee, or private contractor. Our experienced injury attorney in Portland can investigate your injuries to determine who is the responsible party.
“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.”
After serious injuries caused by surgery center errors, you may be entitled to recover economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages include past and future medical expenses, lost wages, and loss of earning potential. Non-economic damages include fewer tangible losses, such as pain and suffering, mental anguish, and emotional distress. In Oregon, unlike other states, there is no cap on non-economic damages for medical malpractices claims, with the exception of wrongful death lawsuits in Portland.
An experienced surgical error lawyer in Portland can make all the difference in the outcome of your case. Surgery center error and other medical malpractice cases are complex legal matters, requiring specific knowledge, skills, and resources. Our Portland lawyers at Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC have extensive experience and a history of success handling medical malpractice cases.
Surgery center errors can have devastating, long-term effects for patients. If you have been injured by surgery center medical malpractice, contact Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC today for a free case consultation or by calling 503-226-6361
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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