Pediatric Surgery Error – Child Injuries & Accidents

When your child goes through surgery, you expect that their medical staff will be competent in their job. All surgeries come with a level of risk, but when a surgeon or member of the pediatric surgical staff is incompetent in their care or they make a medical mistake, your child may suffer serious, even fatal, complications due to their malpractice.

If your child has been injured due to a pediatric surgery error, contact 844 See Mike for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you. Lastly, 844 See Mike is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.

Types of Pediatric Surgery Errors 

Surgeries are a delicate and extensive process that requires communication, cooperation, and preparation of many members of a medical team. When this breaks down and mistakes are made, your child may be injured, and the results can be catastrophic. 

Some of the most common types of pediatric surgery errors include: 

• Incorrect surgical site
• Medication errors
• Incorrect procedure
• Improper suturing
• Inadequately treated post-surgical complications and infections
• Contaminated surgical tools and equipment 

Legal Liability 

Because pediatric surgeries are composed of a medical team, when a pediatric surgery error occurs, any member of that medical staff could be held liable for the injuries that a child sustains, including: 

• Anesthesiologists-The anesthesiologist is responsible for the safe and accurate administration of anesthesia prior to surgery, as well as monitoring a patient throughout their procedure. Failure to do so can cause major injuries and death.
• Surgeon-Errors in pediatric surgery can occur before, during, and after surgery. A surgeon may make the wrong diagnosis, perform the surgery on the wrong body part, leave surgical instruments inside the body, prescribe incorrect medications, or use improper suturing techniques to name a few.
• Nurses-Nurses monitor the patient before, during, and after surgery, as well as administer medications. A nurse that administers the wrong medication or improper dosage could be held liable for a child’s injuries.
• Hospital or medical office-The hospital or medical office that employs a negligent medical professional or team could also be held liable for the actions of their employee(s).

Watching your child, who is sick and hurting, is difficult enough. When they suffer additional pain and suffering at the hands of those that should be helping them can be unbearable. If your child was injured due to a pediatric surgery error, an experienced personal injury lawyer can review your case and help you and your child receive the compensation they deserve.

We at 844 See Mike are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has been injured, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.

We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at work we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at 844 See Mike, we put People, First. 

Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google.  Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com, or schedule meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.