Millions of Americans undergo plastic surgery each year for various reasons. When a person does have plastic surgery, they trust the surgeons and medical team to do their jobs correctly. A patient should never have to worry about a mistake being made. At Soloff & Zervanos, P.C., our Philadelphia plastic surgery malpractice lawyers are ready to get to work on your behalf. Our medical malpractice attorneys will investigate what happened so we can secure the compensation you deserve.
When many people think of plastic surgery, they typically think of the cosmetic type. However, we want to point out that plastic surgery is typically done for two main reasons:
Whether the plastic surgery a person is undergoing is elective or medically necessary, they should still be able to count on a high standard of care from the surgeon and the entire surgical team.
Medical mistakes are the third leading cause of death in the US. We know that there are more than 20 million plastic surgeries performed in the country every year. This includes:
Surgeries are the most invasive procedures a person can undergo. In some cases, a patient experiences a “never event,” which means something happens during surgery that absolutely should never have occurred. This can include operating on the wrong person, the wrong body part, the wrong patient, leaving a foreign object inside of someone, and more. There are more than 4,000 preventable errors reported each year that occur in surgeries. However, there are also more “minor” injuries that do not have mandatory reporting requirements that can significantly injure a patient.
The most common plastic surgery mistakes often lead to severe patient scarring, infections, deep vein thrombosis, nerve damage, organ damage, heavy blood loss, and more. In many cases, elective plastic surgeries are performed at surgical centers that are not fully equipped to handle major medical emergencies that may arise. An attorney in Philadelphia could help a person file a plastic surgery malpractice claim.
When you or someone you care about has been the victim of a medical mistake during plastic surgery, you need to seek legal assistance as soon as possible. The experienced team at Soloff & Zervanos, P.C. is ready to step in and help you get the compensation you deserve. We will investigate all aspects of your case and work to secure the following:
When you need a Philadelphia plastic surgery malpractice lawyer, reach out for a free consultation.
