Medical Malpractice and Surgical Injury Attorneys – Dedicated Lawyers Helping Victims

When you elect to undergo a surgical procedure, you put your trust in the doctor, nurses, and hospital staff in charge of caring for you. If any of their actions jeopardize the outcome of your procedure, thereby putting your life at risk, you may have a medical malpractice claim. The lawyers at Melrose, Seago & Lay have experience in all types of medical malpractice claims. Our attorneys in North Carolina provide aggressive legal representation to victims of surgical errors and other types of personal injury.

Types of Surgical Errors

Consequences of Surgical Errors

Types of Surgical Errors

Surgical errors range from being mild to severe. Our medical malpractice lawyers in North Carolina can help you sort out the complexities of your individual case so that you are aware of the compensation you are entitled to. The following are some common types of surgical errors:

• Leaving surgical equipment such as gauze, bandages, scalpels, or other instruments (sometimes known as surgical foreign bodies) inside a patient
• Performing the wrong surgery
• Making anesthesia errors
• Administering medication to which the patient is known to be allergic
• Making a medical misdiagnosis

The medical malpractice attorneys at Melrose, Seago & Lay in North Carolina are aggressive in their approach to getting victims of surgical errors the compensation they are entitled to. We don't back down from large insurance companies or corporations that try to use scare tactics to deter potential lawsuits. Our medical malpractice lawyers are committed to providing diligent and aggressive legal representation. Don't hesitate to contact Melrose, Seago & Lay today to discuss how we can help you.

Consequences of Surgical Errors

Surgical errors can have a range of negative consequences. For instance, a foreign object left inside a patient's body following surgery may cause infection and require another surgical procedure to be removed. Infections, illnesses resulting from poorly administered medication, and additional surgical procedures are the most common consequences of surgical error. In extreme cases, however, the negligence of a medical professional can cause the loss of a limb or even wrongful death. The medical malpractice lawyers at Melrose, Seago & Lay in North Carolina can help you obtain the compensation you're entitled to if you have been the victim of medical negligence.

Contact Our Team of Medical Malpractice Lawyers Today

If you have been the victim of a surgical error or any type of medical malpractice, contact our attorneys in North Carolina today. Our offices in Sylva and Waynesville North Carolina cover cases throughout western North Carolina including Franklin, Murphy, Bryson City, Asheville, Hayesville and Hendersonville. Our experienced medical malpractice lawyers are committed to providing residents of western North Carolina with aggressive personal injury representation.