Surgery is meant to help you heal, not leave you with new or worsening injuries. Yet every year, patients suffer preventable harm when a surgeon, nurse, or other health care provider mistakenly cuts internal tissue during a procedure. These injuries may be the result of avoidable medical errors. When that is the case, you may be entitled to financial compensation.
At Berkowitz Hanna, we help individuals and families take legal action after being hurt by a surgeon or other medical professional. If you or someone in your family suffered harm during a procedure, a Bridgeport accidental puncture and laceration lawyer from our team is ready to assist. Our team of surgical error attorneys will work to hold the responsible providers accountable and help you seek the justice and compensation you deserve.
Injuries involving accidental punctures or lacerations typically occur when a medical professional misuses a surgical instrument or a provider fails to recognize and avoid nearby organs, vessels, or tissue. These injuries may involve:
Even a small cut in the wrong place can have serious consequences. Complications may include infections, loss of organ function, additional surgeries, and extended hospital stays. These outcomes are not just medical; they can also form the basis of a legal claim.
Surgeons and other providers are expected to meet the standard of care that another reasonably skilled professional would meet under similar conditions. If the provider breaches that standard through carelessness or preventable error, they may be liable for medical malpractice. Our attorneys in Bridgeport will assess your records and consult with expert witnesses to determine whether negligence played a role in you being cut or pierced during your procedure.
Medical malpractice cases must meet specific legal requirements under Connecticut General Statutes § 52‑190a, including a certificate of good faith and an expert opinion for negligence claims. We will handle this documentation and investigative preparation on your behalf.
Deadlines also apply under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52‑584, which governs the statute of limitations for personal injury and malpractice claims. Our lawyers will act promptly to preserve your rights after you have suffered unintentional harm from a laceration or puncture in Bridgeport .
Compensation could be available for:
In addition to recovering compensation, pursuing a malpractice case can also prevent similar errors from happening to others. Holding negligent providers accountable is one way we can help improve surgical safety standards and protect future patients from experiencing the same harm.
Berkowitz Hanna has recovered over $400 million in verdicts and settlements. We are one of the top three medical malpractice firms in the state, and we bring that depth of experience to every case we take on.
An unintentional wound during surgery can cause lasting physical and emotional trauma. Whether you are managing long‑term pain, struggling with lost income, or facing further procedures, you deserve help from experienced legal counsel.
A Bridgeport accidental puncture and laceration lawyer from Berkowitz Hanna will fight for your rights and guide you through every phase of your claim. We will coordinate with expert witnesses, gather strong medical evidence, and stand by your side in settlement talks or court. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Berkowitz Hanna
1087 Broad St
Bridgeport CT
06604
