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Everyone there was very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. My car was totaled, and I was a little intimidated talking with a couple of other lawyers in Greenville. But with Christian and Christian, not only did they answer my questions, but they did so in a way that made what could have been a hectic situation, easy. Overall, an excellent experience with high quality lawyers who truly go above and beyond and really try to get you the results or answers you need.
—Rob Young
I met Josh like 4 years ago when my Son was injured at Daycare. He was very concerned about the well being of my Child and Me. Very Understanding Professional and Just a great Staff. If You need a Lawyer that’s all about YOU this is the Place. I just closed a Case on 6/23/2021 from a injury on a Property. They handled everything because no one else would help Me. I’m forever grateful for Your hard Work and Time. Once again Thank You Josh and Sally.
—Rezillai Henderson
My husband was referred to this law firm from another lawyer after his mother passed away while residing in a nursing home. Matt took on his case and we are pleased with how everything turned out. It took a long, long time to finally settle, but it was worth the wait. The staff here is friendly and I’d be happy to recommend them to anyone needing legal assistance.
— Jen
I was referred to Harold by a family friend, and I couldn’t be happier. He took the time to listen to my case, answered all my questions and truly treated me like a friend not a client. His knowledge of medical malpractice is priceless he actually successfully won, one of the first medical malpractice cases in Greenville County.
— Lindsey
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Founded in 1975, Christian & Christian has deep roots in the community. Our lawyers have worked hard to build a strong, caring legacy of legal advocacy and protection for injured people. We stand up to injustice and help injury victims in their fight against well-funded insurance companies.
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Few medical procedures are as sensitive as surgery. Surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical nurses train for years to safely navigate countless surgical procedures that regularly save lives of millions of patients every year. However, mistakes can happen and when they do, they can be disastrous and even life-threatening for unsuspecting patients. Visit our Greenville office.
If you or a loved one has suffered due to a surgeon or hospital’s error, then they may be eligible for compensation. At Christian & Christian, our experienced and aggressive South Carolina medical malpractice attorneys know what it takes to secure results for clients who have been wronged by the medical professionals they trusted in. If necessary, we are prepared to bring thorough and robust legal action against the parties responsible for your surgical error and ensure that your post-malpractice needs are recognized before the law.
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Common Surgical Errors
Surgical procedures have become as diverse as medical ailments themselves. With each passing year, there are new technical and therapeutic advances in this field, but responsibility for successful surgeries still fall squarely in both the surgeon and hospital’s hands.
Common surgical errors include:
- Surgery on the wrong patient
- Surgery on the wrong side of the patient
- Foreign objects left in the patient
- Anesthesia and medication errors
- Contamination (infections, viruses, etc.)
If you or a loved one have experienced one of the above surgical errors, or any other error, then legal action is warranted. Our personal injury firm has built its reputation on holding hospitals and medical professionals accountable for their mistakes and are prepared to bring experienced and assured advocacy to your surgical error claim.
If you have experienced surgical errors then legal action is warranted. Contact our Greenville surgical error attorneys.
Christian & Christian Law assist people with personal injury matters in the following locations: Anderson, Clemson, Easley, Fountain Inn, Greenville County, Greer, Mauldin, Simpsonville, Spartanburg, and Travelers Rest.
Frequently Asked Questions – Greenville Surgical Error
A surgical error in a medical malpractice lawsuit is a mistake made by a surgeon or a member of the surgical team that falls below the accepted medical standard of care and causes an injury to a patient. This can include operating on the wrong body part or patient, leaving a foreign object inside the body, damaging nerves or organs, or an error during anesthesia administration. These errors are considered a form of medical negligence.
Proving medical malpractice in a surgical error case is a complex legal challenge. Your attorney must prove that the medical professional owed you a duty of care, that they breached that duty by acting negligently, and that their negligence directly caused your injury and resulting damages. This often requires working with expert medical witnesses to establish the standard of care and show how the surgeon’s actions deviated from it.
Surgical errors can lead to a wide range of severe injuries. These may include nerve damage, spinal cord injuries, internal organ perforation, sepsis from an untreated infection, and in the most tragic cases, wrongful death. The injuries from surgical errors often require extensive and long-term medical care, which a lawsuit can help to cover.
Liability for a surgical error can extend to multiple parties. The surgeon who performed the procedure can be held directly liable for their negligence. However, a hospital or surgical center may also be liable for a surgeon’s or a nurse’s actions under the legal doctrine of respondeat superior. In some cases, the hospital can be found independently negligent for a failure to maintain sterile conditions, improperly training staff, or hiring an unqualified surgeon.
If you or a loved one suffered an injury from a surgical error, you may be entitled to a wide range of damages. This can include economic damages, such as medical expenses, lost wages, and the cost of future care. You can also seek non-economic damages for your pain and suffering and emotional distress. In cases of gross negligence, the court may also award punitive damages to punish the at-fault parties.
Client Reviews
Everyone there was very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. My car was totaled, and I was a little intimidated talking with a couple of other lawyers in Greenville. But with Christian and Christian, not only did they answer my questions, but they did so in a way that made what could have been a hectic situation, easy. Overall, an excellent experience with high quality lawyers who truly go above and beyond and really try to get you the results or answers you need.