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ToggleMillions of people rely on anesthesia each year in this country. Anesthesia is an essential part of surgeries and other medical procedures, but there are times when mistakes are made, and individuals are injured. At Jacobs & Jacobs, we are here to help if you need a New Haven anesthesia errors attorney. Our law firm has extensive experience handling complex medical malpractice claims in Connecticut. We have the resources necessary to prove that you were harmed due to anesthesia malpractice and help you recover the compensation you are entitled to.
A qualified New Haven anesthesia errors attorney will handle every aspect of these claims for you. The reality is that medical malpractice cases are incredibly complicated, particularly when standing up against healthcare professionals and their legal teams.
However, our experienced attorneys have the resources to turn to trusted medical experts who can evaluate the patient as well as the medical records pertaining to the procedure in question. After the evidence and medical experts have been gathered, an attorney will vigorously negotiate with insurance companies in order to obtain a fair settlement on behalf of their client.
Researchers from John Hopkins have said that preventable medical errors are the third leading cause of death across the US. However, most people do not realize that anesthesia errors are actually a quite common form of medical mistake, and they can lead to significant harm for a patient.
When we turn to data from the Patient Safety Authority, we can see that millions of people undergo general anesthesia each year in this country. However, according to estimates from the PSA, approximately 100 patients experience some sort of anesthesia accident each day. Additional studies have pointed out that anesthesia complications have been increasing for more than 10 years.
At Jacobs & Jacobs, we know that anesthesia errors can lead to a range of complications, including the following:
New Haven anesthesia errors occur due to a wide variety of reasons, including medical providers failing to adequately address patient medical history. Errors are also caused by failures to check for contraindications between anesthesia medications and a patient’s medications. All anesthesiologists must be adequately trained and perform their jobs appropriately every single time. Failing to do so could result in a serious injury.
If you or somebody you love has been injured due to an anesthesia error in the New Haven area, the team at Jacobs & Jacobs is standing by to help. Our attorneys have extensive experience handling complex injury and medical malpractice claims, and we have the resources necessary to handle every aspect of your case. We are not afraid to take on medical professionals, their employers, or aggressive insurance companies to ensure that our clients or properly compensated for what happened. When you need a New Haven anesthesia errors attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation by clicking here or calling us at (203) 777-2300.