Surgical & Orthopaedic

Surgical or orthopaedic procedures can lead to medical negligence claims if the patient is harmed due to a failure to meet the appropriate standard of care.  

Common examples of surgical medical negligence claims are:
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• Surgical errors: This may involve mistakes made during the surgery itself, such as damaging surrounding tissues or organs, operating on the wrong body part, or leaving surgical instruments inside the patient.
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• Anaesthesia errors: Anaesthetic is a very important part of surgery. If there are errors in the dose or administration of anaesthetic, it can lead to serious complications.  
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• Post-operative care: if post-operative care is not carried out properly, it can lead to complications such as infections, delayed healing, or other adverse outcomes.