Reliable Legal Support From A Portland Orthopedic Malpractice Lawyer
Orthopedic malpractice can disrupt your life in profound ways. You might be facing physical pain, emotional stress and uncertainty about the future. It’s a difficult journey. For those in this situation, it’s important to know that seeking justice is possible. Whether you’ve undergone a surgery that didn’t go as planned, received a misdiagnosis or dealt with inadequate care, attorney Laura Kalur can help.
She understands these struggles personally, having faced similar challenges with her own medical journey. With a focus on thorough investigation and collaboration with medical experts, she is dedicated to advocating for your rights and helping you pursue the compensation and closure you deserve. Let her guide you through this difficult time. Call Kalur Law at 503-568-1847 or fill out this form to set up a free consultation. She handles cases in Portland and all over the country.
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
Orthopedic 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.
Kalur Law‘s Orthopedic Malpractice Cases
Attorney Kalur has extensive experience handling complex orthopedic malpractice cases, which often involve multiple medical specialties and intersect with other areas of malpractice. One notable case involved a surgeon who proceeded with implant surgery despite a positive MRSA test, resulting in a severe infection for the patient.
In another tragic case, a 37-year-old was sent home after a hip fracture without proper precautions against blood clots, leading to a fatal pulmonary embolism. This case highlighted the critical need for careful post-operative care and attention to potential complications.
Kalur has also addressed cases involving knee replacements gone wrong, improperly set fractured arms and casts applied too tightly, causing nerve damage. These cases demonstrate the intricate nature of orthopedic malpractice and its potential to cause lasting harm.
Orthopedic malpractice often intertwines with other issues, such as nursing malpractice, infectious diseases and errors in medication or surgery. Each case requires careful investigation and collaboration with orthopedic specialists to ensure all aspects of negligence are uncovered.
Attorney Kalur’s personal journey with orthopedic malpractice fuels her passion for justice. As a competitive athlete, she experienced firsthand the consequences of a surgeon’s error, enduring multiple surgeries to correct the initial mistake and finally address the real problem. This personal history gives her a unique empathy and determination to help others whose lives have been impacted by similar medical failures.
Why Work With Kalur Law For Orthopedic Malpractice
Working with attorney Kalur means partnering with someone who truly understands the impact of orthopedic malpractice. Her personal experience with medical errors in her athletic career provides her with unique empathy and insight into your situation. This personal connection drives her dedication to helping clients who have suffered similar hardships.
Her approach to orthopedic malpractice is comprehensive and detail-oriented. She uses a vast network of medical experts to meticulously examine each case, ensuring that every aspect of negligence is uncovered. She also looks for discrepancies in medical records, often revealing critical errors or omissions that others might miss. Her reputation for excellence extends beyond her clients to her peers, with attorneys in Portland and across the nation trusting her with referrals.
Align Yourself With A Fierce Advocate And Talk To Attorney Kalur Today
Choosing Kalur Law means choosing a compassionate and determined advocate who will fight tirelessly to ensure that you receive the justice and compensation you deserve. Don’t let the negligence of others define your future. Reach out today at 503-568-1847 or fill out this form for a free consultation. Attorney Kalur works with clients in Portland and all over the country.