Bernstein & Maryanoff

Florida Medical Malpractice Lawyers
Helping Victims of Anesthesia Errors

People need surgery on a daily basis, and one of the more dangerous yet more overlooked aspects of the surgical process involves anesthesia.  Anesthesia is the process of putting someone under medication so they do not consciously witness the surgery, but unfortunately anesthesia errors do occur, and when they do they can be deadly.  If you or someone you love has suffered as a result of this mistake, seek the help of experienced Florida medical malpractice lawyers as soon as possible.  Below is a brief introduction to this issue.

Common Anesthesia Errors

Statistics show that approximately one person for every 1,000 who need anesthesia suffer from some sort of mistake made by the anesthesiologist or the doctor who is managing the surgery.  Some forms of anesthesia errors are more common than others, and examples of those common errors include:

• Over-sedation
• Failure to recognize an allergy
• Anesthesia awareness
• Airway obstructions
• Intubation errors
• Failure to properly monitor vital signs

Of course, there are other problems that can arise, but those above represent examples of anesthesia errors that commonly occur.

Common Injuries Resulting from Anesthesia Errors

In addition to the common mistakes that are made regarding anesthesia, there are also common injuries that are suffered by unsuspecting patients as a result.  Below are a few examples of these common injuries:

• Coma
• Permanent brain damage
• Nerve damage
• Heart attacks
• Strokes
• Death

Clearly, anyone who suffers an injury as a result of an anesthesia error is immediately put in a position of extreme peril.  Many who are victimized by errors that could easily have been avoided will face a lifetime of struggles, even if they were only reporting for what should have been a simple procedure.

Damages Available for Anesthesia Errors

When someone suffers an injury as a result of an anesthesia error and survives that injury, he or she could pursue several different types of damages that compensate them for their losses if that person decides to file a Florida medical malpractice lawsuit.  Below are a few types of damages that could be pursued:

• Medical costs past and future
• Lost income
• Pain and suffering

If you or someone you love has suffered as a result of an anesthesia error, you need to take action to make yourself whole and to protect your rights.  Seek the help of Florida medical malpractice lawyers who have been holding medical professionals and facilities accountable for the harm they have caused for many years.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.