James H. Shoemaker, Jr., Attorney at Law, helps clients in Newport News, Virginia, understand their rights in cases involving potential medical malpractice or negligence. Our team can review your medical records, consider the procedures involved, and help determine if malpractice may have played a role in your results.
Do I Have a Case?
If you’re simply unhappy with your surgical results, this typically isn’t enough to pursue legal action. To move forward with a lawsuit, you need to show that the surgeon or medical staff acted negligently, leading to harm.
Negligence in a surgical setting may include issues like:
- Failing to explain risks clearly
- Making serious procedural mistakes
- Providing substandard care during or after the surgery
- Ignoring patient consent or preferences
- Misdiagnosing or improperly assessing a patient’s condition
- Using unsterilized or defective surgical equipment
We can help you assess the strength of your case. Compensation may be possible if negligence or malpractice contributed to your outcome, covering the costs of additional medical care, lost wages, or other damages.
Key Factors in Surgical Lawsuits
There are several issues that commonly lead to successful surgical lawsuits. Severe complications can be grounds for legal action, such as:
- Infections caused by improper sterilization
- Unplanned procedural changes without your consent
- Lasting nerve or tissue damage
- Anesthesia complications
- Organ damage or perforation
- Blood clots or embolism
- Post-operative hemorrhage
- Scarring or disfigurement
Even if you were informed about risks beforehand, negligence could still be a factor if the medical team did not follow the standards of care.
Find Out If You Have Grounds for a Surgical Lawsuit
When you work with James H. Shoemaker, Jr., you’ll have an experienced attorney who knows how to gather the documentation needed to build a solid case. From medical records to statements from expert witnesses, we understand how to develop a strategy that supports your best interests.
Contact our office in Newport News for a case review to discuss your options and see if legal action may be right for you. Call us today at 757-223-4560