When you undergo surgery, you expect your medical team to follow accepted procedures that protect your health. Accidental punctures and lacerations can lead to infections, internal bleeding, and long-term complications. If a provider’s mistake caused you harm, a Shelton accidental puncture and laceration lawyer can help you understand your options for pursuing a medical malpractice claim.
An experienced surgical error attorney who will evaluate how the error occurred, consult expert witnesses, and guide you through the legal process. As one of the state’s leading medical malpractice firms, the attorneys at Berkowitz Hanna will work to investigate your injury and pursue the compensation needed to support your recovery.
Accidental punctures and lacerations occur when a provider unintentionally cuts or pierces tissue during surgery. These injuries often result from preventable mistakes, such as improper placement of surgical instruments, poor visualization during laparoscopic procedures, or rushed techniques.
Accidental punctures and lacerations often involve organs such as the bowel, bladder, liver, or major blood vessels. Once a puncture or laceration occurs, providers must promptly identify and treat it to prevent infection or organ damage. Failure to recognize the error can make the situation far more dangerous and may support a malpractice claim.
State law requires providers to follow the accepted standard of care. Under Connecticut General Statutes § 52-184c, expert testimony is necessary to establish whether a provider’s actions deviated from what another qualified surgeon would have done under similar circumstances. Our Shelton attorneys work with respected specialists who can explain how your accidental puncture or laceration occurred and how a provider could have prevented it.
Not every surgical complication is malpractice, but an avoidable injury resulting from medical negligence may meet the legal standard. To succeed in a case like this, you must show that the provider failed to follow accepted medical practices and that this failure directly caused measurable harm.
Our involuntary laceration and puncture attorneys in Shelton collect and analyze critical forms of evidence, including:
Expert witnesses help explain why the puncture or laceration was preventable. If inattentiveness, inadequate preparation, or improper technique caused the injury, that testimony strengthens your case.
Hospitals or surgical centers may also share responsibility. Failures such as lack of supervision, outdated equipment, or unsafe staffing levels may support additional claims. In many situations, identifying multiple liable parties increases the potential compensation available to you.
An accidental puncture or laceration can create significant financial, physical, and emotional burdens. With support from a Shelton accidental puncture and laceration attorney, you may pursue compensation for:
Our goal is to document every form of harm to ensure your recovery reflects the full impact of your injury.
Accidental punctures and lacerations cause harm that no patient should endure. By working with a seasoned Shelton accidental puncture and laceration lawyer, you gain support from a team prepared to investigate the failure, coordinate expert review, and fight for the compensation you deserve.
We will put our experience to work for you from the first consultation through the resolution of your case. Contact us today to schedule a free and confidential meeting and discuss your legal options.
Berkowitz Hanna
2 Corporate Dr, 3rd Floor
Shelton CT
06484
