Ann Arbor Anesthesia Error Lawyer

Accomplished Anesthesia Error Lawyer in Ann Arbor, MI

When a patient undergoes a surgical procedure, anesthesiologists often place the patient in an unconscious or semiconscious state through drugs, medications and gasses. Anesthesiologists have tremendous responsibility for not only keeping a patient sedated during surgery but also managing their vital signs and oxygenation. They often may be primarily responsible for the patient’s care immediately after surgery. If you suspect your loved one may have suffered due to an anesthesia error, contact one of our Michigan attorneys today.

Discovering An Anesthesia Error

Anesthesia errors can occur during surgery, but most are recognized and corrected so patients rarely, if ever, learn about them. Anesthesia errors can, however, lead to disastrous consequences. It is only after a patient dies, or a serious problem is identified following surgery, that a patient or family learns about an anesthesia problem. Since most anesthesiologists meet the patient or family only briefly before the surgery, there is little opportunity for a patient or family to check the credentials or background of the most important person for any surgery.

Rarely do patients understand the role and obligations of the anesthesiologist, during surgery or afterward in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). Many patients will successfully survive surgery only to develop a serious problem in the post-anesthesia care unit where the surgeon often defers the patient’s care to the anesthesiologist for all evaluation and management decisions.

Common Anesthesia Mistakes

Here are some common anesthesia mistakes resulting from medical negligence or malpractice:

• Injuries caused during intubation
• Failure to monitor a patient’s consciousness during a surgical procedure
• Failure to communicate the patient’s vital signs to surgeons during a procedure
• Error in anesthesia dosage

Contact Our Ann Arbor Anesthesia Error Attorneys Today

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to an anesthesia error, you could have a medical malpractice or negligence claim. Please contact our office to discuss the details with an Ann Arbor anesthesia error lawyer.

Serving Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County, Michigan

Medical negligence can leave patients and their families facing additional treatment, permanent disabilities, lost income, overwhelming expenses, or the loss of a loved one. Whether the harm resulted from a diagnostic failure, surgical mistake, anesthesia complication, birth injury, hospital infection, or another breakdown in care, determining what happened requires a detailed investigation. Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC represents patients and families in Ann Arbor with focused legal guidance and extensive experience handling medical malpractice and serious injury litigation.

The firm investigates claims involving physicians, nurses, surgeons, anesthesiologists, hospitals, emergency departments, and other healthcare providers. Ann Arbor is home to major medical institutions, including University of Michigan Health and Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital, making it an important regional destination for emergency care, surgery, cancer treatment, maternity services, and specialized medicine. Medical malpractice lawsuits arising in the area may proceed through the Washtenaw County Trial Court, located on East Huron Street in downtown Ann Arbor. Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC helps clients evaluate medical records, consult appropriate experts, and determine whether the care provided complied with the applicable professional standard.

The firm serves clients throughout Downtown Ann Arbor, Kerrytown, Burns Park, Lower Burns Park, Water Hill, Old West Side, Northside, and surrounding communities such as Ypsilanti, Saline, Dexter, Chelsea, and Pittsfield Township. Whether a case involves a delayed diagnosis, surgical injury, preventable infection, medication mistake, or negligent obstetrical care, experienced representation can make the difference between unanswered questions and a thoroughly investigated claim seeking accountability for preventable harm.

Helping Patients and Families Throughout Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor is a major healthcare and research center serving patients from across Washtenaw County and southeastern Michigan. Families receiving care near the University of Michigan Medical Campus, C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, downtown Ann Arbor, and the broader Washtenaw Avenue corridor may face complex questions when treatment results in unexpected harm. Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC helps injured patients and their families understand their legal options and pursue claims involving serious medical negligence.

Ann Arbor, MI Anesthesia Error Law Additional Resources:

• Anesthesia Errors During Surgery: Establishing Liability for Preventable Harm
• 3 of the Most Common Anesthesia Errors
• Should You Be Concerned About the Risk of Anesthesia Error?
• Anesthesia for Tots Tied to Learning Deficits
• Study Shows Stress Contributes to Surgical Errors