Anesthesia Errors Attorney in St. Louis, Missouri
At The Gogel Law Firm, our anesthesia errors attorney in St. Louis understands how important intravenous medications are during medical procedures, and that their use has, and continues to save millions of lives throughout Missouri.
However, the number of different medications given daily, and the enormous number of doses, errors in IV medication administration still represent a significant healthcare problem across the country.
The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation lists that, on average, at least one medication error per day for hospitalized patients per day, equaling more than 1.5 million preventable adverse drug reactions each year.
If you or someone you love has been negatively affected by an anesthesia error, contact our St. Louis personal injury attorney and law firm founder, Jeremy A. Gogel today to discuss your case during a free consultation to learn more about your legal rights and options to hold the negligent party liable for your injuries.
What are the Most Common Types of Anesthesia Errors in St. Louis, Missouri?
Our St. Louis medical malpractice lawyer has watched the evolution of anesthesia errors throughout the years, and applauds the medical community for their technological solutions, including requiring bar codes, radio frequency identification, and computerized order entry systems to help decrease anesthesia errors in hospitals nationwide.
Unfortunately, some of these solutions have created different problems that may be almost as challenging as those they are intended to solve.
Some of the most common anesthesia errors include:
- Allowing oxygen machines near hot surgical devices
- Anesthesia dosage error
- Dangerously prolonged sedation
- Delayed delivery of anesthesia
- Failure to intubate
- Failure to recognize and respond to anesthesia complications
- Faulty equipment
- Improperly administering oxygen
- Miscommunication in the surgical room
- Patient monitoring failures
- Poor explanations of the procedural requirements
- Turning off warning alarms on vital equipment
If you have been injured by an anesthesia error or have lost a loved one to a medical error, contact our experienced personal injury lawyer in St. Louis today to learn more about how we can help you hold the physician and/or medical center accountable for your losses.
What Types of Injuries Result from Anesthesia Errors in St. Louis, Missouri?
The consequences of dangerous drug errors are dictated by the type of medication, the medical mistake that was made, and how the medical team responds.
Some of the most common injuries caused by anesthesia mistakes may include:
- Asphyxia
- Anesthesia awareness, or waking up during a procedure
- Damage to the trachea
- Hypertension
- Nerve damage
- Respiratory trouble
- Spinal cord injuries
- Brain damage
- Stroke
- Heart attack
- Coma
- Death
If you have suffered an injury from an anesthesia error, contact our skilled medical malpractice attorney in St. Louis today to schedule a free consultation.
At The Gogel Law Firm, Our Medical Malpractice Lawyers in St. Louis, MO Focuses On The Following Practice Areas:
- Birth Injury
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Delayed Diagnosis
- Emergency Room Case
- Failure To Diagnose Cancer
- Failure To Diagnose Stroke
- Hospital Negligence
- Opioid Death
- Surgical Errors
What if I Have Lost a Loved One to an Anesthesia Error in St. Louis, Missouri?
Surviving hospitalized patients across the country suffer an estimated $3.5 billion in additional healthcare costs annually after anesthesia errors occur. For other hospitalized patients, the adverse reaction to the drugs represents between the fourth and sixth leading causes of death in the nation.
When someone loses their life from negligence during a medical procedure, their surviving family members may be eligible to file a St. Louis wrongful death claim against the reckless person, party, or entity whose action or inaction led to their loved one’s death.
Our anesthesia error attorney can help you determine your eligibility to file a wrongful death claim in St. Louis, Missouri and will outline the potential financial recovery options available to your family during a free consultation.
Contact Our Skilled Anesthesia Errors Attorneys in St. Louis at the Gogel Law Firm Today to Schedule a Free Consultation
If you have been hurt during a medical procedure or have lost a loved one to an anesthesia error, contact our experienced medical malpractice attorneys in St. Louis, Missouri today to schedule a free consultation by calling (314) 370-8173 or contact us online to have one of our skilled lawyers call you.
Frequently Asked Questions for Our Anesthesia Error Attorney in St. Louis
How Do Medication Dosing Errors Occur?
The three most common causes of medication dosing errors are inadequate experienced, inadequate familiarity with the medical equipment or device, and inattention, carelessness, or haste.
How Do Anesthesia Errors Occur if the IV Controls the Dose?
IVs were designed to supply the proper drugs over a dedicated period, which helps keep patients safe from overdoses, or not getting the drug as needs.
Improper control of an IV flow rate, especially when administering anesthesia, can result in serious complications for patients.
Fluid overload may cause headaches, high blood pressure, anxiety, and trouble breathing, and low flow can prevent a patient from reacting to the drug as needed. Both can have long-term effects on the patient’s health.
What is the Statute of Limitations to File an Anesthesia Error Claim in Missouri?
Individuals who have been injured by anesthesia errors have five years from the date the injury occurred to file a personal injury claim against the physician and/or facility responsible.
Can I Pursue an Anesthesia Error Claim Without an Attorney?
Individuals who suffer anesthesia errors can certainly pursue a personal injury claim without an attorney, but it will be difficult. Insurance companies are reluctant to pay for claims even when they know their policyholder is liable, which makes the burden of proof – that is backed up by solid evidence fall fully on the injured. With the help of an experienced St. Louis anesthesia error lawyer, we will fully investigate the circumstances of your injury, how it occurred, and who is liable – including the anesthesiologists, other physicians or staff members, and the facility where the injury occurred. We will also deal directly with the insurance company, so you can focus on getting your life back on track.
Can I Afford to Hire an Anesthesia Error Attorney in St. Louis Missouri?
At The Gogel Law Firm, our medical malpractice attorney in St. Louis takes eligible cases on a contingency basis, so you do not pay our fees if we do not win your case.
