Intubation Malpractice Lawsuit

If you have had certain medical problems, the risk of a tracheal intubation can make those medical issues worse with the intubation procedure. For example, if you have had a traumatic brain injury or TBI, the risk of developing hypoxemia and hypotension may be raised with the use of intubation procedures.² Sometimes a person with a TBI who is intubated may increase the level of pressure in the brain, or cause other complications for the patient in these scenarios. The use of intubation with a TBI can increase the risk of death as well, in some cases.

If you were intubated with a tracheal intubation that failed on the first attempt, you can develop severe and life-threatening complications. The complications that can develop include: severe hypoxemia and cardiac arrest, as well as death. If the clinical staff used a tracheal tube introducer or “bougie” it can help the healthcare professionals to have a successful intubation, but may also cause other complications to you as well.¹ The use of an endotracheal tube with a stylet or a bougie may not significantly increase the likelihood of a successful intubation on the first attempt.¹ This means that in a crisis or emergency where you require intubation to live and the medical staff can’t “get it in,” you could have a high risk of severe hypoxemia, cardiac arrest or even death as a result of this type of incompetence. There may be a risk that you have experienced intubation malpractice if this scenario has happened to you in a medical or hospital setting. If that is the case, you will want to call us immediately at the DTLA Law Group at 855.339.8879 to get the legal advice and representation you need in this situation.

We offer a zero-fee guarantee when you call us now at the DTLA Law Group at 855.339.8879. It is easy to make the first call to us. You can call us today, to get the case started and put you on the winning team for a full recovery compensation package for your losses, damages, and personal injuries.

We can review your claim and give you a free second opinion case review. Just call our attorneys who specialize in personal injury cases, to talk to a lawyer with a specialty in managing, negotiating, and settling malpractice claims. You can call us today to speak to our legal team and our lawyers who can help with settling your legal claim as soon as practicable. Just call us now, to review your case with our experienced attorneys in Los Angeles, at the DTLA Law Group at 855.339.8879.

Yes, we can sue for an intubation malpractice injury. We understand that you may still be under a doctor’s care, and that you may require additional surgical procedures in the future. We will consider the extent of your injuries and complications, when we review your personal injury claim for settlement. You can call us today to talk to our Los Angeles case lawyers. We can file a lawsuit for you on your behalf, related to your intubation malpractice personal injuries. Just call us today at the DTLA Law Group at 855.339.8879 right now. We can review your claim for free, and our case attorneys in Los Angeles can sue the at-fault parties for your personal injuries, pain and suffering and losses related to your claim.

The average case value can range from $300,000 to over $3 million, depending on the specifics of your intubation malpractice claim.

Depending on the review of your claim and gathering of information related to the case, the time to settle can vary. It can take upwards of 5-7 months to settle this type of medical malpractice claim.

The statute of limitations in California for personal injury lawsuit filing is two years. The statute of limitations in California for harassment and discrimination lawsuit filing is one year, with a two year timeframe to file for wrongful termination.

You can call us now for a free consultation regarding your intubation malpractice case. We are here for you 24/7, and can discuss your personal injuries regarding a failed intubation medical case. Just call us today to start the process, and we will review your claim for free.

¹Driver, B. E., Semler, M. W., Self, W. H., Ginde, A. A., Trent, S. A., Gandotra, S., Smith, L. M., Page, D. B., Vonderhaar, D. J., West, J. R., Joffe, A. M., Mitchell, S. H., Doerschug, K. C., Hughes, C. G., High, K., Landsperger, J. S., Jackson, K. E., Howell, M. P., Robison, S. W., Gaillard, J. P., … BOUGIE Investigators and the Pragmatic Critical Care Research Group (2021). Effect of Use of a Bougie vs Endotracheal Tube With Stylet on Successful Intubation on the First Attempt Among Critically Ill Patients Undergoing Tracheal Intubation: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA, 326(24), 2488–2497. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2021.22002

¹Gravesteijn, B. Y., Sewalt, C. A., Nieboer, D., Menon, D. K., Maas, A., Lecky, F., Klimek, M., Lingsma, H. F., & CENTER-TBI collaborators (2020). Tracheal intubation in traumatic brain injury: a multicentre prospective observational study. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 125(4), 505–517. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bja.2020.05.067

³Lim, S., Kim, D. C., Cho, K., Kim, M. H., Moon, S., Cho, H., & Ki, S. (2020). Vocal cord paralysis following general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation: a clinical review on 43 cases. Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 15(2), 226–232. https://doi.org/10.17085/apm.2020.15.2.226

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