When Serious Mistakes Occur, Contact An Orthopedic Malpractice Lawyer
Did orthopedic surgery or treatment leave you severely injured or permanently disabled? This may cause you to be unable to work or force you to find another career, which may mean a decrease in pay. Depending on the injury, you may also have difficulty caring for yourself and/or your family.
What can you do in this situation? Fortunately, there is an attorney who can help you. Laura Kalur is an orthopedic malpractice lawyer with over 20 years of experience. From her office in Portland, she represents victims of many types of medical malpractice. Injured patients and their families in Oregon rely on her medical and legal knowledge to build a convincing case for the compensation they need. You can learn more about how she can help you in a free consultation at Kalur Law.
There Are Many Ways You Can Be Injured By Orthopedic Malpractice
Some of the most common types of orthopedic malpractice include:
- General surgical errors (wrong-site surgery, wrong procedure, post-op complications)
- Failure to correctly diagnose the issue
- Failure to set broken bones correctly
- Misinterpreting scans and imaging
- Damaging a nerve during knee replacement surgery
- Using the wrong size prosthesis
- Spinal surgery errors during spinal fusion, laminectomy, disk replacement and others
- Joint surgery injuries
- The amputation of the wrong limb
These are severe issues that can permanently affect your health and your life. Spinal cord, nerve or joint injuries can cause a lifetime of debilitating pain. A broken bone that is not set properly may never heal. In the worst cases, surgical errors can lead to amputation or wrongful death.
You Will Need Significant Compensation To Cover Your Losses From Orthopedic Malpractice
Medical malpractice touches many parts of people’s lives. Your job, family, mobility and health may be compromised. You may experience a reduction in salary if you cannot return to your previous career or if you are unable to work in any occupation. How will you pay the medical bills and other expenses?
Attorney Kalur knows how to seek compensation from negligent health care providers and overarching corporations. She will build a case for compensation that covers your past, present and future losses, such as:
- Lost income and benefits
- Medical bills
- Additional surgeries and procedures
- Long-term or ongoing medical treatment and pain management
- Loss of contributions to the household
- Emotional distress
- Pain and suffering
You may have other financial or personal losses as well. Just speak with attorney Kalur, and she will work to try to ensure that you recover the compensation that you need.
How Can Orthopedic Malpractice Affect Your Recovery?
As with any type of medical malpractice, orthopedic malpractice can have serious repercussions for your recovery. A delayed or missed diagnosis can worsen the underlying injury or condition. In cases involving misdiagnoses for conditions such as bone cancer, this can mean severe illness or wrongful death.
You may require multiple surgeries to try to fix the injury or treat the illness. There may be lengthy recovery periods in the hospital or a rehabilitation facility, causing you to miss work and be away from your family. If an orthopedic surgical error or bone injury is extremely severe, you may need an amputation. These are just some of the ways you can suffer from orthopedic malpractice.
Don’t Give Up Hope; You Can Hold The Negligent Doctor Responsible
Attorney Kalur has the tenacity, reputation and experience to pursue the compensation you deserve. She offers a free consultation, so you can discuss your case and options. Please call Kalur Law today at 503-568-1847 or send her an email.