Attorney Representation For Gallbladder Surgery Errors In Chicago
Cholecystectomy, or surgical removal of the gallbladder, is very common. Patients are generally assured that the surgery is very safe. That may be true for the vast majority of patients, but all it takes is a lapse in the surgeon’s attention or some other mistake to cause a patient serious injury or death.
When surgeries go wrong, you need a fierce advocate on your side, a lawyer who understands how to take a strategic approach to your claim. At Morrissey Legal Group, LLC, Attorney Frank Morrissey is a local attorney with a strong reputation for successful outcomes, even for challenging medical malpractice claims. For more than 30 years, he has helped Chicagoland clients get the justice – and the compensation – they deserve.
What Can Go Wrong With Gallbladder Surgery?
Cholecystectomies can be performed laparoscopically, which or minimally invasive, or through traditional surgical techniques. Either way, errors at various stages of the process can lead to serious complications for patients. Common errors include:
- Anesthesia errors: Incorrect dosages, preventable allergic reactions and failures to monitor a patient’s breathing can all lead to tragic outcomes.
- Bile duct injury: A nick of the surgeon’s knife to the patient’s bile ducts, which are responsible for transporting bile fluid from the liver to the small intestine, can lead to bile leakage, infection and the need for additional corrective procedures and extended hospital stays.
- Organ perforation: A lapse in a surgeon’s attention can lead to damage to the surrounding organs, including the liver and intestines, causing bleeding and organ failure as well as prolonged recovery times.
- Retained stones: Incomplete removal of the gallstones from the bile ducts can cause unexpected complications, including recurrent pain, postoperative inflammation or blockages that can quickly become severe.
- Infection: Surgical site infections can occur due to improper sterilization techniques or poor post-operative care and can even lead to life-threatening sepsis.
The physical complications from a botched gallbladder surgery may prolong your recovery and diminish your overall quality of life. You may need additional procedures, readmission to the hospital, new imaging studies and consultations with specialists – all of which are costly. You may also suffer from lost wages due to your extended recovery time, as well as extensive pain and suffering. Fair compensation is your right.
Call 24/7 To Get Started On Your Medical Malpractice Claim And Get An Experienced Chicago Lawyer On Your Side
It can be very difficult to know if you have a valid medical malpractice claim. Call Morrissey Legal Group, LLC, today at 312-815-5856 or make an appointment online for a free consultation with a lawyer who can help you understand your position and your options. The statute of limitations on personal injury claims in Illinois is only two years, so you need to act quickly to protect your interests.