but if they do, they can cause significant injuries to anyone impacted
by them. These are medical malpractice issues called never events, and
they range in just how severe they can be.Here are the never events in the realm of medical malpractice cases:
- Surgical errors: Surgical errors are those that stem from actions in the operating room
and typically include performing surgery on the wrong part of the body,
performing surgery on an incorrect patient, or leaving a foreign object
inside of the patient’s body following surgery. - Environmental dangers: This can include dangers posed by electrical shock, potential for burn
injuries, oxygen lines with incorrect gases, or restraints used on the
patient that cause fatal or serious injuries. - Patient protection endangerment: Most often, these are situations in which a patient is discharged into
the care of someone who is not properly authorized to care for them. In
other cases, it may exist if the patient disappears from the hospital
and is subsequently hurt. - Product errors: Whether through contaminated medical devices or instruments, or through
dangerous drugs, when a product is misused, it can result in serious injury
or death. This is considered a never event. - Radiological errors: In this situation, negligence may lead to a metal object being introduced
into an MRI room where the reaction can cause serious dangers to the patient.
When a never event does occur, it’s important to recognize which
parties may be considered negligent and the ways in which you may be able
to take legal action. Never events often result in serious injuries or
even death, in which case the family of the decedent may be able to file
a lawsuit on their loved one’s behalf.
At Brown & Barron, we know how difficult it can be to endure the damages
sustained as a result of medical negligence. We work hard to put your
needs and best interests first, working to help you seek the most favorable
result possible.
Our
Baltimore medical malpractice lawyers recognize the serious nature of never events and we believe that if they
happen, the negligent party should be held accountable for their actions.
We’re ready to stand in your corner and protect your rights every
step of the way.
Contact us today at (410) 547-0202 for more information about your potential case.
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