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Have you had a surgery that went wrong? Are you unsure about your rights? Are you wondering how you’re going to cover your medical expenses or lost wages? Fortunately, in the state Massachusetts, a surgical error left you with a painful injury, you can hold the negligent party accountable and recover an injury settlement.
Surgical errors account for 24 percent of medical malpractice cases and occur when, according to data from Diederich Healthcare.
Of course, there is an element of risk involved in any surgery, and a patient can be injured without negligence playing a role. And no two surgeries are exactly alike, so the mistakes that occur and injure patients vary. Below are some common surgical mistakes:
If you want to recover compensation for a surgical error or medical malpractice, you need to first prove that your claim is not frivolous and you have a legitimate medical negligence claim. In Massachusetts, you must submit and Offer of Proof to a three-person panel who will decide if the evidence you’ve provided is enough to warrant a medical malpractice lawsuit. (Massachusetts General Law chapter 231, section 60B.)
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