Bariatric surgery can be invaluable for those with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more who face serious health issues related to their weight and have not been successful with other weight loss methods. Weight loss surgery involves operating on the stomach and/or intestines with the goal of reducing food storage capacity and nutrient absorption. Like any procedure, bariatric surgery comes with the risk of complications, some of which can be life-altering or even life-threatening.
Every medical professional performing a necessary or elective surgery must meet the same standard of care that another equally trained physician would provide under similar circumstances. If you were seriously harmed because your doctor failed to meet that standard, a Hartford weight loss surgery malpractice lawyer can help you enforce your right to civil recovery. Our surgical injury attorneys at Berkowitz Hanna have extensive experience handling surgical malpractice cases like this, and we are prepared to fight for what you deserve.
While bariatric surgeries are considered fairly low-risk compared to many other types of operations, there is still risk. For example, unsanitary operating rooms can lead to infections, or your body may not respond properly to the operation, leading to malnourishment. Either way, injuries and illnesses that you can trace directly back to a medical professional’s misconduct can serve as grounds for a malpractice claim.
In a malpractice suit, it is possible to hold a negligent surgeon—and potentially their employer as well—for damages like:
Every case is different, so it is worth discussing your unique circumstances with a Hartford weight loss surgery malpractice attorney first before taking any binding steps towards filing suit on your own.
Working with a dedicated legal team can help ensure that you abide by the procedural requirements laid out in Connecticut law. For example, we can take the lead in ensuring your case complies with the state’s “reasonable inquiry” requirement, which basically requires you to have formal support for your claim from at least one qualified medical expert before you are allowed to file suit.
Our Hartford lawyers can also make sure you file your bariatric surgery malpractice claim within the legal deadline. In Connecticut, malpractice victims typically must file suit no more than two years after discovering their injuries and no more than three years after actually being harmed through malpractice. It is essential to get in touch with an attorney sooner rather than later to give yourself the best chance at recovery.
Complications and side effects can occur after surgery even when a doctor acts with appropriate skill and care. However, this does not protect surgeons from civil liability if they are negligent during bariatric surgery. If a provider’s wrongful action or inaction left you seriously hurt, you have legal options.
Call Berkowitz and Hanna, LLC, today to schedule a meeting with a Hartford weight loss surgery malpractice lawyer. We will work to ensure you get every penny you deserve.
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