Surgical Errors

Surgical errors refer to mistakes made during a surgical procedure that can lead to harm to the patient. These may include operating on the wrong site, leaving instruments inside the patient, or providing improper care post-surgery. In the context of medical malpractice law, these errors occur when a surgeon or medical staff fails to meet the accepted standard of care, resulting in injury or worsening of a patient’s condition. Victims of surgical errors may seek compensation for their injuries through legal action, proving that the healthcare provider's negligence directly caused the harm.