While patients trust medical professionals to provide a high level of care, inexperienced or negligent doctors and nurses can make surgical errors that result in serious injury or death.
Attorney Shane R. Kadlec has practiced for two decades and has become instrumental in establishing liability and securing compensation for victims of medical malpractice. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a surgical mistake, Mr. Kadlec can provide you with strong representation, advocating for your right to quality health care. Contact our Houston, Texas, law firm to learn more.
Types of Surgical Mistakes
In a dental malpractice claim, the injured patient must prove that a dentist acted negligently and failed to provide reasonable care, and this negligence resulted in an injury. The following four elements need to be proven in a dental malpractice claim:
These errors can result in a variety of injuries, including nerve damage, paralysis, loss of limbs and even death. While you focus on recovery, our team can conduct a thorough evaluation of the incident to determine the party or parties at fault.
Common Causes of Surgical Malpractice
There are a number of potential causes of surgical malpractice, but they all come down to negligence. Surgical malpractice can result from:
Often times, one party is not solely to blame. Miscommunication between nurses and doctors could also result in a surgical error. No matter the source, our team will work tirelessly to prove negligence.
Damages in Your Malpractice Claim
If you or your loved one has suffered substantial injuries after undergoing a surgical procedure, you may have a medical malpractice claim. Mr. Kadlec can review your case and provide you with sound legal advice, so that you fully understand your options. If you decide to proceed, you may be able to collect damages for:
In the event that a surgical mistake leads to the death of a loved one, surviving family members can file a wrongful death claim for additional damages, including loss of consortium (companionship), as well as the costs of funeral expenses.
The Benefits of Working With an Attorney
Establishing liability in medical malpractice claims is exceedingly difficult. If you plan to pursue a medical professional, a hospital or an insurance company, you need strong legal representation on your side to prove negligence. Mr. Kadlec has handled complex medical malpractice claims and can provide you with the personalized, effective legal counsel you need. He will review your case and provide you with sound legal advice, so that you fully understand your options.
As a board-certified attorney, Mr. Kadlec understands the complex nature of these cases and has the knowledge and expertise needed to take your case to trial if necessary. To help relieve the financial burden of families and victims, Mr. Kadlec works on a contingency basis. As a result, you do not have to pay legal fees until we secure compensation on your behalf.