Surgical Injury/ Injury To Organs

Surgical injuries or injuries to organs during medical procedures can indeed lead to medical negligence claims if the injury resulted from a failure to meet the appropriate standard of care.  
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Common examples of claims are:  
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• Surgical error: Any injury sustained during surgery due to a mistake made by the surgical team can potentially be grounds for a medical negligence claim. This could include cutting or damaging organs, tissues, blood vessels, or nerves during the procedure.

• Failure to follow standard procedures: Surgeons and surgical teams are expected to follow established protocols and procedures to minimise the risk of injury during surgery. If these standards are not followed without a valid reason, it could be considered negligent.

• Failure to monitor and respond to complications: During and after surgery, healthcare providers have a duty to monitor your condition and respond promptly to any complications that arise. Failure to do so, leading to injury or worsening of your condition, may be considered negligent.

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• Lack of informed consent: You must be fully informed about the risks associated with surgical procedures so that you can consent to treatment based on that information. Failure to properly inform you about the potential risks of surgery and may lead to a claim for medical negligence if you subsequently experience an injury that you would have avoided.