Anesthesia Mistake Lawyers — Kanner & Pintaluga

Common Types of Anesthesia Mistakes

If you’re wondering whether you have a valid personal injury claim, it’s important to understand that these cases are complex. Two people could suffer the same injury, in the same hospital, during the same procedure, and the outcomes of their cases could be different. That’s why speaking with an anesthesia injury lawyer is likely in your best interest.

Still, you’re probably wondering whether cases like yours might even qualify for compensation. Again, this discussion is best had with an experienced medical malpractice attorney. However, anyone who experiences one of the following common anesthesia mistakes may very likely be entitled to compensation for their injuries:

• Wrong dosage: Too much or too little anesthesia
• Failure to monitor: Missing warning signs or failing to track patient vital signs
• Incorrect anesthesia type: Medication mistakes, such as using the wrong drug or administering general anesthesia when regional or local anesthesia was appropriate
• Intubation and airway mistakes: Improper placement of the breathing tube, or failure to secure the airway
• Allergic or adverse drug reactions: Failure to check patient history or overlooking known allergies or interactions
• Equipment errors: Faulty machinery or incorrect maintenance
• Preoperative assessment failures: Failing to take the patient’s personal medical history into account
• Post-anesthesia errors: Poor recovery monitoring, sending patients home before they’re stable, and so on

If you experienced any of these medical mistakes, you should contact an anesthesia error lawyer immediately. However, this list is not exhaustive. Even if your unique situation doesn’t fall into these categories, you may still be entitled to substantial compensation. Don’t make the mistake of not taking action. Contact our law firm today.

We’re here to advocate for you.

Serious Consequences of Negligence

Our law firm handles a significant number of anesthesia malpractice case consultations. During these evaluations, we’ve heard countless horror stories resulting from medical mistakes. Unfortunately, the consequences of such negligent acts are rarely mild. Loved ones are often lost, and even when they’re not, lives are torn apart.

Here are a few of the most common outcomes of anesthesia injuries resulting from medical negligence:

• Brain injury from a lack of oxygen
• Stroke or heart complications
• Temporary or permanent nerve damage
• Permanent cognitive issues
• Death

Patient deaths and brain injuries are certainly the most severe outcomes of medical malpractice. However, you don’t need a wrongful death or anesthesia brain damage claim to be entitled to financial recovery. Any injury or loss you’ve suffered may qualify you for compensation. At Kanner & Pintaluga, we’re ready to fight diligently on your behalf.

Contact us today for your free consultation.

Who Can Be Held Liable?

When people think of surgical errors related to anesthesia, assigning blame might seem easy. After all, there are some cases where only a surgeon and an anesthesiologist are present in the room. In such a situation, there are clearly two parties to blame. However, in reality, there are often many more negligent parties who may face liability.

While negotiating your anesthesia error settlement or arguing your case in court, we may be able to establish liability against one or more of the following parties:

• Anesthesiologists
• Nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)
• Surgeon or the surgical team
• Hospitals or surgical centers
• Equipment manufacturers
• Pharmacy or compounding lab

When you contact Kanner & Pintaluga, we’ll investigate every aspect of your case. We’ll work hard to identify surgical errors, anesthesia mistakes, and other forms of malpractice that may have led to your injury. The important thing to remember is that you’re not alone in this. If you suffered negligent anesthesia care, our team is here to help.

Contact us today to schedule your free consultation. Not only will we analyze your case for free, but if we’re the right law firm for your case, we don’t get paid unless you do.

How We Prove Anesthesia Malpractice

It doesn’t matter whether you suffered an anesthesia awareness injury or had a severe allergic reaction; the types of evidence in these cases are typically similar. Your anesthesia lawsuit attorney will collect medical records, monitoring and machine data, physical evidence from the procedure, medication records, policies and operating procedures, witness testimony, and anything else that may benefit your case.

Regardless of the evidence available, the primary focus of these cases is proving the following:

• Standard of care: What a competent professional should reasonably do
• Deviation from protocol: Showing that mistakes were made that competent professionals should not make
• Causation: Proving that the error led to actual harm
• Damages: Establishing that physical injury, financial loss, pain, death, or other losses occurred

If these elements of liability exist, there’s a good chance that you’re entitled to substantial compensation. However, healthcare entities and insurance companies are very likely to fight back. That’s why you need an experienced anesthesia error lawyer on your side. Do not speak to an insurance company without consulting a lawyer.

Insurance adjusters are not there to help you. Let our law firm handle this on your behalf.

Damages and Compensation for Victims

Medical malpractice anesthesia errors can lead to a variety of losses. However, the damages available to victims typically fall into just three categories. These include the following:

• Economic damages: These are financial losses. They include additional medical bills, lost wages, ongoing therapy costs, funeral expenses, the purchase of specialized equipment, and more.
• Non-economic damages: These losses are non-monetary in nature. They include pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of companionship, mental anguish, and other losses that aren’t easily quantified.
• Punitive damages: In rare cases, juries may award additional damages as a form of punishment for egregious behavior. Proving that such damages are warranted can be difficult, so make sure you have an experienced lawyer on your side.

Not everyone will be entitled to all these damages. However, it’s almost a guarantee that insurance adjusters will not offer what victims are truly entitled to. If you or a loved one suffered a serious injury, let our law firm review your case and potential damages.

Contact us today for a free consultation.

Why Choose K&P for Your Case

If you’ve spent any time looking for an anesthesia error law firm, you know there are plenty of legal practices to choose from. So, which law firm should you choose for your case? There are undoubtedly many attorneys with the experience and dedication necessary to handle your case. It really comes down to choosing a firm with a proven history of excellence.

At Kanner & Pintaluga, our clients typically take notice of us due to one of the following reasons:

• Proven results: Our law firm has secured millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for our clients. You can review our case results here.
• National presence: We have law offices across America. This means no matter where you are, you can have a local attorney on your side.
• Trial attorneys: We strive to secure a fair settlement without going to court, but we won’t hesitate to fight for you at trial. If you need help with an anesthesia lawsuit, we’re on your side.
• Professional recognition: Our attorneys have received recognition from professional organizations, governments, and more.
• Molding future legal leaders: Our law firm offers a Summer Associate Program to help mold attorneys of the future.
• Experience: Our legal team has over 100 years of combined experience fighting for clients. We have the knowledge and dedication to fight for you.

From settlement negotiations to anesthesia overdose lawsuits, our legal team is prepared to handle the most complex cases. If you believe you were seriously injured due to negligent medical care — or if you’re not sure — our law firm will review your case and provide guidance. This isn’t a fight you have to take on alone.

Contact Us for a Free Consultation

Understanding the patient’s rights regarding anesthesia errors can be challenging. Personal injury law is incredibly complex, and two cases that seem very similar could result in very different outcomes. Fortunately, you don’t have to play guesswork to understand whether you have a valid case. Our law firm will review your case and help you decide how to move forward.

It’s vital that you do not waste time. There are deadlines for filing legal claims. Additionally, it can be more difficult to collect evidence over time. The faster you act, the better your chances of securing significant financial compensation. Contact us today to discuss your case with an experienced anesthesia error lawyer.

We’re ready to help.