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Surgical errors are frighteningly common. They can range from minor to life-threatening and can even result in the wrongful death of a patient. The following are some common types of surgical errors:

  • Surgical foreign body — a surgical tool or aid left inside a patient
  • Medical misdiagnosis
  • Errors in the administration of anesthesia or medication
  • The wrong surgery, or surgery other than what was determined to be medically appropriate
  • Unnecessary surgery

If you live in North Carolina and want to discuss possible medical malpractice claims, contact the lawyers at Melrose, Seago & Lay today.  Our offices in Sylva and Waynesville North Carolina cover Personal Injurty, Car Accidents, Wrongful Death, Worker's Compensation, Medical Malpractice and Real Estate Law throughout western North Carolina including Franklin, Murphy, Bryson City, Asheville, Hayesville and Hendersonville.

 

 

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