Chicago Surgical Error Attorneys For Victims Of Medical Negligence

Last updated on April 29, 2025

Surgical procedures require precision, focus and adherence to established protocols. When medical professionals deviate from these standards during surgery, the results can be devastating.

At Otubusin & Otubusin, our Chicago medical malpractice attorneys have decades of experience representing victims of surgical negligence throughout Illinois. We understand the complex medical and legal issues involved in these cases and work diligently to hold negligent health care providers accountable for the harm they cause.

Frequent Forms Of Surgical Errors

Surgical errors can occur in various ways, often with serious consequences. The most frequent types of surgical mistakes we encounter include:

• Retained surgical items left inside patients, such as sponges or instruments, requiring additional surgeries and often causing infection
• Wrong-site surgery involving procedures performed on the incorrect side or organ, frequently resulting from communication failures
• Anesthesia errors including improper dosing or failure to monitor vital signs, potentially leading to oxygen deprivation
• Nerve damage during surgery, which can cause permanent pain, numbness or mobility issues
• Organ damage occurring when surgeons accidentally puncture nearby organs, often leading to internal bleeding or infection

Regardless of the cause, patients deserve compensation when professionals fail to uphold proper standards of care.

Potential Long-Term Effects Of Surgical Errors

The long-term effects of surgical errors often extend far beyond the initial injury. Victims may face years of follow-up procedures and rehabilitation. The health consequences from surgical mistakes can include chronic pain, permanent disability and emotional trauma, often affecting the ability to work or enjoy previous activities.

These lasting impacts affect not only the patient but also their family members, who often become caregivers while facing significant financial burdens from medical bills and lost income.

Proving Medical Provider Negligence

To successfully prove health care provider negligence in a surgical error case, our attorneys must establish four key elements, namely:

• The provider owed you a duty of care
• The provider breached that duty
• This breach directly caused your injury
• You suffered damages as a result

Our Chicago surgical error lawyers work with qualified medical experts to build persuasive cases demonstrating how the surgical team failed to provide appropriate care.

Contact Our Chicago Surgical Error Attorneys

If you or a loved one has been harmed by a surgical error in Chicago or elsewhere in Illinois, contact Otubusin & Otubusin. Call us at 312-971-3660 or reach out through our online contact form to schedule a free consultation with our seasoned medical malpractice team.