Surgeons, surgical assistants and post-operative health care providers, such as nurses, hold their patients' lives in their hands. When a surgical error results in illness, injury or death, it is important to take legal action, not only to obtain compensation for the victim, but also to prevent future errors by the same provider.
Compensation for Medical Mistakes in Ontario
At Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP, we work with a long-established network of experts to investigate medical malpractice cases and to determine whether standards of care were met, and we are committed to aggressively pursuing each client's full compensation. We have effectively handled numerous surgical error cases involving the failure to warn of risks, the failure to obtain informed consent and the failure to follow and meet standards of care. Common surgical errors include:
- Operating on the wrong body part
- Bowel or bladder perforation
- Improper medication dosage
- Sponges or other instruments left inside the body
Defining the standard of care can be complicated. Even if an error clearly occurred, not all errors are below the standard of care. Our lawyers have extensive experience in the area of medical malpractice, and we will work diligently to hold the appropriate party accountable for your injury, or your loved one's untimely death.
Our goal is to achieve the best possible results in every case. To schedule a no-charge consultation with one of the Toronto surgical error lawyers of Howie Sacks & Henry LLP, please contact us at 877-695-9440 or 416-361-5990.
