Surgical Error Attorneys In Western Massachusetts And Southern Vermont

Injuries caused by surgical errors can be significant and cause lifelong problems. Often, surgical errors are not immediately detected, which can result in sepsis, nerve damage, paralysis or even death. Even if they are detected immediately, there may be little hope of further medical recovery once the error has been made.

If you have suffered significant harm because of a surgeon’s error, you have the right to be fully compensated for your injuries. We have experience litigating against the teams of lawyers hired by hospitals and doctors to protect them from their mistakes.

Call us for a free consultation for more information. We can be reached in Massachusetts at 413-663-3200 and in Vermont at 802-442-3233.

Experienced Litigation Lawyers Handling Your Claim

At Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP, our attorneys are highly skilled in complex medical malpractice litigation. We understand the duty of care that must be met by surgeons and other medical professionals, and we are prepared to present a strong case designed to ensure that they are held accountable for the harm they cause.

Our lawyers are prepared to represent you in any surgical error claim, including:

• Operating on the wrong body part
• Leaving medical instruments inside the patient
• Failure to diagnose post-operative internal bleeding or infection
• Damaging an internal organ
• Anesthesia errors
• Errors in lap-band or other weight loss surgery
• Inappropriate anti-reflux surgeries

Whatever type of surgical error caused your injury, we have the experience to build a strong case on your behalf.

The Surgical Standard Of Care

Every surgeon and surgical team owes patients a duty to provide care that meets the accepted medical standard for their specialty. This means following established protocols before, during and after a procedure, from verifying the correct surgical site to properly monitoring a patient’s vital signs throughout the operation. When a surgical team deviates from these accepted practices and a patient is harmed as a result, that deviation can form the basis of a medical malpractice claim.

Common Operating Room Errors We Handle

Surgical errors take many forms. We regularly handle cases involving retained surgical instruments, wrong-site or wrong-patient surgery, damage to nearby organs or nerves during a procedure, and failures to properly monitor a patient during recovery.

What You Must Prove In A Massachusetts Surgical Error Case

Proving medical malpractice in Massachusetts requires establishing four elements: that the surgeon owed you a duty of care, that they breached the accepted standard of care, that this breach directly caused your injury, and that you suffered real, measurable damages as a result. A poor outcome alone is not enough. You need evidence, often including medical records, surgical reports and expert medical review, connecting the surgeon’s specific conduct to a preventable harm.

Massachusetts also requires most malpractice claims to pass through a medical malpractice tribunal before proceeding to trial, an added procedural hurdle that screens out cases lacking sufficient evidence and makes experienced legal representation essential from the outset.

A Century Of Standing With Berkshire County Families

Founded in 1913, our firm has represented clients in Western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont for over 100 years. That history includes decades of experience litigating against the legal teams hospitals and insurers hire to defend against malpractice claims, including cases involving regional providers like Berkshire Health Systems. When you need us, we will be here.

Contact Our Attorneys To Schedule A Free Consultation

Contact one of our offices to schedule an appointment with an attorney. We have conveniently located offices and other meeting locations throughout Massachusetts and Vermont and regularly travel throughout the region to meet with clients.

We offer a free initial consultation in all surgical error cases. You can reach us in Massachusetts at 413-663-3200 and in Vermont at 802-442-3233. You can also reach us via email.

All cases are handled on a contingent fee basis; you will pay no attorneys’ fees unless we win compensation in your case.