When we think of anesthesia, we typically think of an anesthesiologist overseeing a patient during in-patient surgery at a hospital. In reality, however, many medical professionals both within and outside of hospitals rely on local and general anesthesia in their daily practices. Unfortunately for patients, when anesthesia goes wrong, it often goes gravely wrong. In addition to suffering injury during intubation or extubation (having a breathing tube put into place or removed), or as a result of improper limb placement (also known as a positioning injury), anesthesia errors can and do result in stroke, heart attack, serious brain damage, paralysis, loss of bodily functioning and even death. Frighteningly, some patients wake up during procedures but are unable to communicate with operating room personnel – a condition known as anesthesia awareness. Some instances in which patients may receive general or local anesthesia include surgeries, dental procedures, cosmetic procedures, dermatological procedures and childbirth. Among those who may be held liable for injuries sustained as a result of anesthesia-related medical malpractice are anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, surgeons, dentists, physicians, nurses, clinics, hospitals and the manufacturers of monitoring equipment.

If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of improperly administered anesthesia, failure to monitor patient condition or another anesthesia-related error, our experienced personal injury attorneys can help you secure all of the compensation to which you may be entitled. This may include compensation for pain and suffering, financial loss, emotional distress and medical expenses. In some cases, you may also be entitled to punitive damages for another party’s wrongdoing. Our dedicated trial lawyers can also help you deal with your insurance company, as well as the insurer of the other party or parties. The insurance companies have lawyers working hard to minimize their payouts; you need a medical malpractice attorney who will work just as hard for you.

At Feldman Shepherd, we are committed to helping our clients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey obtain the best possible recovery as expeditiously as possible. We are here to serve you with hard work, attention to detail and a caring approach tailored to your individual needs. If we may be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us today.