Artificial Disc Replacement Botched Surgery Malpractice Attorney

What is an Artificial Disc Replacement?

An artificial disc replacement is a type of surgery that can be performed on the cervical spine or lumbar spine. The procedure is recommended for patients with damaged spinal discs, usually as a result of degenerative disc disease.

During the surgery, your doctor will replace the degenerated disc with an implant. This should help alleviate the pain you are experiencing, as well as any other symptoms, like muscle spasms and loss of coordination.

Doctors must be transparent about the risks associated with artificial disc replacement, such as:

• Allergic reactions
• Hematoma
• Infections
• Blood clots that can cause stroke
• Paralysis from injury to the spinal cord
• Loosening or breakage of the implant

These are just some of the adverse effects that you may experience after an artificial disc replacement surgery. This is why surgery of this nature is a last resort, after all other, less-invasive options are explored with the patient. Ultimately, replacement of the damaged discs may be the right course of treatment for you or a loved one However, it’s essential that doctors minimize the risk of death or severe injury by using correct surgical procedures and taking other precautionary measures.

What can Go Wrong During a Spine Surgery?

Any surgical procedure carries a certain degree of risk that can leave you with injuries or long-term health issues. That’s why an injury during an artificial disk replacement is not enough on its own to merit a lawsuit for medical malpractice. Essentially, you must show proof that the doctor exhibited gross negligence or deviated from accepted medical practices to an extent that is unacceptable.

Examples of poor judgement, surgical errors and other cases of artificial disc replacement surgery malpractice include:

• The physician performed the procedure on the wrong site.
• The surgeon removed a healthy disc instead of the damaged one, thereby providing no relief to the patient and putting them at risk of complications from an unnecessary procedure.
• Because of carelessness by the surgeon, a surgical tool or device was left inside the patient.

Any one of these mistakes can have devastating consequence for innocent victims, who are relying on their doctor to safeguard their health. The patient can easily end up with worse pain and aggravated symptoms, or even killed from grave errors that should never have occurred.

Can I Sue the Surgeon for Medical Malpractice?

You may be eligible for a lawsuit against the surgeon or another healthcare provider (or the facility) if the circumstances in your case meet the standard for medical malpractice.

There are many variables that must be established in order to qualify for a physician malpractice lawsuit. For one thing, you must show that the doctor failed to provide you with a level of care that is expected of a medical professional of the same education and experience under similar circumstances. So, it’s not enough to prove that a mistake was made by the doctor, which can happen even if all the necessary precautions were taken to prevent bodily harm.

This is why medical malpractice claims are extremely challenging for the average claimant, and help from an attorney is highly recommended. We have a team of dedicated doctor negligence lawyers with decades of experience in litigation for botched surgeries and other medical procedures. We are more than ready to build a solid case and obtain the funds you are entitled to for medical bills, pain and suffering, and other damages from a medical malpractice lawsuit.

If you are looking for lawsuit information on suing for medical malpractice in California, give us a call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

What is the Deadline if I Want to File a Medical Malpractice Claim?

Filing your lawsuit on time is critical to ensuring a favorable resolution in a medical malpractice case. Under California law, lawsuits for negligence by a doctor must be filed within the statute of limitations, which are as follows:

• 1 year of when the injury you sustained from a botched operation is diagnosed
• 3 years from when you were inflicted with an injury caused by medical malpractice

Zero Fee Guarantee from the Lawyers of DTLA

You had high hopes when you agreed to an artificial disc replacement surgery, but now you are in worse shape that you ever imagined. If you believe that the harm you suffered came from negligent conduct by your treating physician, please take a moment to contact the offices of DTLA Law Group.

Our law firm operates on contingency, meaning that you are not asked to pay upfront for the cost of legal services. We ask that the healthcare provider you are suing pay for all legal fees, which are included in the settlement you receive form a successful lawsuit. That’s why you always have the assurance of knowing that you pay $0 if we fail to win your case.

The process begins with a free case evaluation, so please reach out to us today. We look forward to hearing your story and fighting to bring you the compensation you deserve by law.

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