Surgical Complication Attorneys in Atlanta
Lawsuit for Surgery Mistakes

Every surgical procedure presents risks of complications. However, a competent and careful surgeon can alleviate many of these risks. Complications may stem from errors that may occur during the surgery, pre-operative or post-operative stages. Common surgical errors that lead to serious complications include:
- Wrong-site surgery
- Unnecessary surgery
- Infections
- Damage to internal organs
- Instruments left in the body
- Failing to sterilize surgical instruments
Victims of surgical errors can pursue compensation for their injuries by filing a medical malpractice claim. A legitimate malpractice case requires proof that the plaintiff suffered harm as the direct result of the surgical error. Medical mistakes, including surgical errors, can be challenging to prove.
If you have suffered severe adverse health consequences as a result of complications from surgery, please contact our medical malpractice attorneys in Atlanta at to find out how we can help you.
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Common Mistakes During Surgery
It is a common misconception that surgeons are the only potentially liable party when errors are made in surgery. In reality, most surgeries involve a team of medical professionals who all play a vital role in the procedure. Mistakes can occur at any point of a surgical procedure, including:
- Pre-operative miscommunication: Errors are made when there is a lack of communication. During the pre-operative discussion, the surgeon should meet with the patient, ensure the patient is ready for surgery and discuss the procedure. The anesthesiologist should also meet with the patient to make sure the patient can handle the anesthesia.
- During the surgery: Any error made in the operating room can have tragic results. The patient is vulnerable and unable to communicate. Therefore, the surgical team must communicate effectively to avoid serious mistakes that could lead to deadly complications.
- Post-operative care: Patients are extremely vulnerable to infections and a number of other complications after surgery. The surgeon and post-operative staff are responsible for checking up on the patient. Hospital staff should closely monitor patient recovery.
Getting the Compensation You Need
If you or a loved one is the victim of any of these serious complications (some of which are known as "never events"), please make sure you research your legal rights and options. You may be able to receive financial support for the many additional medical procedures you will require as well as compensation for your pain and suffering, lost wages and other related damages. In order to establish medical negligence in cases involving surgical complications, the injured patient or plaintiff must prove:
- The existence of a duty owed by the doctor or medical professional to the plaintiff
- The standard of care was violated
- The violation directly caused the patient's injury
- The patient suffered injuries and losses as a result of the doctor or medical professional's breach of duty
Contact Our Georgia Surgical Complications Lawyers Today
If you or a loved one has suffered surgical complications as a result of medical negligence, please contact the Atlanta medical malpractice attorneys of Grant Law Office at (404) 995-3955 for a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation. We will work diligently to help you secure fair and full compensation for all your injuries, damages, and losses.
Surgical Complications Indicating Possible Malpractice
Additional Information
- When Surgery Leaves You Injured
- Surgical Site Infections: a Real Danger
- The Horrific Consequences of Wrong-Site/ Wrong-Patient Surgery
- Foreign Objects Left Behind During Surgery
- FAQs about Surgical Site Infections
- Surgery - Merck Manual
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