Spinal Decompression Surgery Malpractice Attorney

A spinal decompression is an operation where the back portion of the spinal bone (vertebra) is removed. The procedure opens up the spinal canal, thereby relieving the pressure that’s on the nerve. Those with serious back injuries from an accident can benefit from a spinal laminectomy, as well as patients who are diagnosed with spinal arthritis and bone spurs.

As previously stated, this is a last resort option to treat the symptoms of nerve compression in the spine. And any surgery, especially in the spine, comes with the risk of worsening symptoms or new injuries. But this is not the doctor’s fault if they have followed medically accepted protocols and taken all the necessary measures to protect the patient.

Potential side effects from a spinal laminectomy can include

• Spinal fluid leakage
• Excessive bleeding
• Blood clots
• Infections
• Permanent damage to the spinal nerve

Yes, you can sue for a botched surgery where negligence by the doctor resulted in bodily harm and suffering. However, the standard for a medical malpractice claim is very complex and difficult to prove, and this is why it’s best to seek help from a spinal decompression surgery malpractice lawyer. Aside from the doctor who performed the operation, you may have sustained unnecessary harm due to careless or reckless behavior by another clinician, or the healthcare facility where you were operated on.

Here are a few examples of situations that would allow a patient to sue for injuries caused by a spinal decompression:

• The healthcare provider made errors during the surgery that are unacceptable for someone with their level of education, knowledge and experience.
• The procedure was performed on the wrong site (wrong vertebra, for example)
• The doctor severed a major blood vessel while operating on the patient
• A surgical took, gauze, or another object was left inside the patient

Injury victims must obtain advice from a qualified attorney as soon as possible. By contacting DTLA Law Group, you can receive answers to important questions, such as:

• What is the average case value of a lawsuit for malpractice by a surgeon?
• How can I initiate a medical malpractice claim against the doctor or hospital?
• What is the expected timeframe to settle my case?
• I have a pending medical malpractice lawsuit and need advice from another attorney. Do you provide second opinions?

Our legal team is ready to provide you with an honest assessment of your case, whether you are filing a claim for the first time, or you are in the middle of a botched spinal decompression surgery lawsuit. With that in mind, we are happy to provide you with a free consultation, whether it’s an initial case review or free second opinion. That’s right – we can meet with you for a complimentary second opinion consultation if you have concerns about an active case for malpractice by a healthcare provider.

Don’t wait to learn about your rights and how you can obtain justice from a doctor that failed in their duty of care to you. Simply reach out to us at our office and talk to a member of our legal team if you suffered injuries from a poorly performed spinal laminectomy.

Claims involving injuries caused by another party have to be filed within a certain time limit, which is known as the statute of limitations. For cases involving negligence by a healthcare provider, you have either of the following deadlines to go by:

• 3 years, starting from when the incident of malpractice occurred (day of the surgery, for example)
• Within 1 year of being diagnosed / learning about the injury or health complication

Considering that you will lose the right to sue by exceeding the SOL for a surgery malpractice claim, it’s essential that you are going by the correct deadline. One of our legal experts will be happy to assist you, so give us a call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

A medical malpractice claim is never a straightforward process, and it’s easy for injury victims to get overwhelmed and settle for results that are completely inadequate. Our law firm is here to represent your interests and fight for the compensation you deserve by law.

As part of our commitment to you, we will take your case on contingency and ask for all legal fees to be paid by the healthcare provider you are suing. That way, the only form of payment we are owed is a percentage of your settlement check. We also operate under the Zero Fee Guarantee, so failure to win your case means you owe us absolutely nothing for the cost of legal services.

If you are ready to learn about your legal options as a botched spinal decompression surgery victim, contact our office at your earliest opportunity.

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