Surgical negligence lawyers.

Am I Eligible to Make a Surgical Negligence Claim?

You may be eligible for a surgical negligence claim if you’ve sustained physical or psychological injuries during surgery. You can also submit a compensation claim if you have developed an illness or a pre-existing injury worsens due to surgical negligence.

It’s not necessary that the surgery has occurred due to the surgeon’s negligence. So, you must seek a professional’s help who can study your case and find out the real cause. At Wyatts, our professional medical negligence lawyers have helped many clients suffering from surgical errors caused by:

• Inexperience – Often occurs with trainee doctors (“registrars”) operating in public hospitals.
• Lack of care – Surgeons performing procedures repetitively may become complacent or overlook details.
• Poor preoperative and postoperative planning – Insufficient review of radiological investigations and failure to plan for potential complications. Improper surgical technique – Surgeons may fail to follow correct steps or take shortcuts during the procedure.

What Types of Surgical Negligence Can I Claim?

Common types of surgical negligence that qualify for compensation claims include:

• Nerve damage or damage to vascular structures
• Eye surgery negligence
• Spinal injury negligence
• Brain injury medical negligence
• Anaesthetic negligence / complications
• Cardiology malpractice / negligence
• Bowel and bladder perforations
• Injury and damage to surrounding tissue and organs
• Performance of incisions at the wrong locations
• Carrying out the wrong procedure or operating on the wrong body part or patient
• Leaving surgical equipment inside the patient

If you or a loved one have been affected by surgical negligence, our experienced medical negligence lawyers can help you navigate the claim for your financial, physical, and psychological injuries. Contact us today to receive the compensation you’re entitled to.

What Are the Most Common Causes of Surgical Errors?

Some common causes of surgical errors include:

• Inexperienced trainee doctors (“registrars”) operating in public hospitals
• Surgeons performing procedures repetitively may become complacent or overlook details.
• Insufficient review of radiological investigations and failure to plan for potential complications.
• Surgeons may fail to follow correct steps or take shortcuts during the procedure.

How Do I Claim Surgical Negligence Compensation?

1. Seek Legal Advice – Engage a specialist surgical negligence lawyer to assess your case. Your lawyer will review your medical records and gather evidence.
2. Medical Expert Review – The independent medical experts will assess your case, determine if your treatment was negligent, and provide a formal report.
3. Lodging Your Claim – Your lawyer will file your claim with the insurer of the responsible medical provider. The insurer will review the claim and respond.
4. Mediation & Settlement – If the insurer denies your claim, we proceed to mediation. Most cases are resolved at this stage with a negotiated settlement.
5. Court Proceedings (If Necessary) – If a settlement isn’t reached, your case may proceed to court. Your lawyer will advise you on the best course of action.

If you need assistance, contact our medical negligence lawyers at 1800 773 880