When doctors intubate someone, they must be careful to insert that patient’s breathing tube correctly, ensure the right amount of oxygen is flowing through the tube, and monitor that patient’s vital signs at all times. Failing to do so could lead to serious and even life-threatening injuries, including hypoxic and anoxic brain injuries.
If you suffered any kind of physical trauma from an intubation error that required additional medical care, you may want to consider speaking with one of our surgical error attorneys about a possible civil claim. With the support of a Shelton intubation complications lawyer from Berkowitz and Hanna, LLC, you can pursue fair financial compensation with the assurance that one of the top medical malpractice firms in the state will have your back every step of the way.
In order to successfully sue over intubation complications, you will need to prove that you were hurt because a doctor involved in your care violated the “standard of care” applicable to them. This means they did something reckless or careless that no other doctor with the same skills and experience would have done under the same circumstances, such as placing a breathing tube in the wrong location or puncturing internal tissues while inserting the tube.
Furthermore, you will need to go through a “reasonable inquiry” process, which, in brief, entails reviewing your case with at least one qualified medical expert and getting that expert to affirm in a signed statement that they believe you have valid grounds to sue for malpractice. Our Shelton intubation injury attorneys can take the lead on handling this and other pre-trial procedures on your behalf, so you can focus on healing and taking care of your family’s needs.
Generally, the healthcare providers most directly at fault for intubation injuries are those who performed the intubation in question. In a legal sense, however, an individual doctor who intubates someone incorrectly is not necessarily the only person who could be held financially liable for ensuing injuries and losses.
Most notably, a negligent doctor’s employer could also be held “vicariously liable” for their employee’s misconduct, which could allow for far greater financial recovery than a lawsuit against a single doctor would. Our Shelton intubation malpractice lawyers can help you understand who may be at fault in your particular case.
If done correctly, intubation can be a completely standard part of a surgical operation. However, if this basic procedure is done incorrectly, the ensuing complications can fundamentally alter the course of your life.
Taking legal action over this type of medical misconduct can be far from simple, but with the assistance of an experienced Shelton intubation complications lawyer, it can be much easier. Call today to schedule a confidential consultation and discuss the best path forward
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