Arkansas law requires medical professionals to meet an accepted standard of care during all procedures, including surgery. When surgeons, nurses, or hospitals fail to meet this duty, patients can suffer devastating consequences. Victims of surgical mistakes have the right to pursue compensation through medical malpractice claims. At McMath Woods, our surgical error attorneys in Fayetteville, AR, represent individuals throughout Arkansas who have been harmed by surgical negligence, working tirelessly to hold providers accountable.
Why Do Surgical Errors Happen?
Some of the most common causes of surgical errors include:
- Fatigue or inattention by medical staff
- Poor communication among surgeons and medical care teams
- Lack of proper pre-surgical planning or patient identification
- Equipment malfunctions or misuse of devices
- Neglecting hospital policies and safety protocols
Surgical mistakes can happen in:
- Major hospitals in Fayetteville and Northwest Arkansas
- Outpatient surgical centers
- Specialty practices, such as an orthopedic or cosmetic surgery clinics
When a surgical error occurs, liability may be shared among multiple parties, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, operating room staff, and hospitals or surgical centers. Equipment manufacturers can also be held liable if defective devices contributed to the error.
