On April 30, 2013, a woman filed a lawsuit against a health
care center and a neurosurgeon for allegedly operating on the wrong side of her
brain. The 53 year-old woman was supposed to have a left-side craniotomy
bypass, but instead received a right-side craniotomy bypass. The woman received
the incorrect surgery on April 4, and then received the correct surgery six
days later.
Before the surgery the woman was able to speak and care for
herself. Now that she received the wrong surgery she needs constant care for
her basic needs and suffers from anxiety, depression, and distress. The patient
decided to have the surgery due to recent strokes. The purpose of the left-side
craniotomy bypass was to prevent future strokes from occurring.
Before the surgery her speaking ability became affected, but
her family was able to understand her. Now, they cannot. Unfortunately, medical
mistakes happen. According to the Journal of Neurosurgery, there have been 35
identified and documented cases of wrong-side craniotomies from 1996 to 2009 in
the United States. This number does not include the cases that were settled and
never brought to light.
Seeking Justice for
Medical Malpractice
All around the nation, medical malpractice lawsuits are
being filed against doctors and medical centers who have failed to take the
proper precautions. The alleged mistake described above could have been easily
prevented had the doctors and staff had taken the correct safety measures. However,
now the patient must pay the price for their mistake. Certain surgeries are
extremely delicate and a simple mistake can lead to a life of disability and
co-dependence. Even just prescribing the wrong medication dosages can have a
debilitating effect on a patient.
Personal Injury
Lawsuit
If you or loved one recently suffered due to the negligence
of a doctor, dentist, or medical staff, you should speak to a personal injury
attorney today regarding your situation. A personal injury attorney may be able
to win you monetary compensation for your pain and suffering. Contact us today
to discuss filing a medical malpractice claim as you may be entitled to a large settlement.
