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What Is an Abdominal Injury in the Context of Medical Malpractice?
In medical malpractice cases, an “abdominal injury” refers to harm inflicted on the organs, tissues, or structures within the abdominal cavity as a result of negligent medical care. These injuries can occur during surgery, diagnostic procedures, or due to a failure to treat complications in time, and they are often the result of preventable medical errors.
Common Medical Errors Leading to Abdominal Injuries
- Surgical mistakes such as accidental cutting or puncturing of the intestines, stomach, or other abdominal organs, misuse of surgical instruments, or retention of sponges or tools that cause infection or sepsis.
- Gallbladder or bile duct injuries during cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal).
- Bowel resection errors that lead to leakage, infection, or sepsis.
- Gynecological surgery complications, such as negligent hysterectomy causing bowel or bladder injury.
- Failure to diagnose or treat post-surgical complications, including internal bleeding, peritonitis, abscess, or bowel obstruction.
- Improper handling of abdominal trauma resulting in missed internal bleeding or organ rupture.
- Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of emergencies like appendicitis or bowel ischemia.
- Anesthesia and positioning errors that deprive the intestines of oxygen (intestinal ischemia) or cause nerve/organ compression.
When these mistakes go unrecognized or untreated, patients may face additional surgeries, lifelong medical issues, or even life-threatening consequences.
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Consequences of Surgical Abdominal Injuries
When abdominal surgery is performed negligently, the consequences can be devastating. Complications such as internal bleeding, organ perforation, or severe infection can lead to:
- Extended hospital stays
- Repeated surgeries
- Permanent colostomy or ileostomy
- Chronic pain
- Significant emotional distress
These injuries not only impact your health and quality of life but can also cause overwhelming financial strain on your family from medical bills and lost income.
Compensation for Victims of Medical Negligence
If you or a loved one suffered harm due to a preventable surgical error, our experienced abdominal injury lawyers can help you pursue the compensation you deserve. Depending on your case, you may recover damages for:
- Medical expenses covering past and future treatments, rehabilitation, and medication.
- Lost wages income lost while you recover.
- Reduced earning capacity if your injury limits your ability to work in the future.
- Pain and suffering for the physical pain and emotional distress you’ve endured.
- Loss of enjoyment of life when injuries prevent you from enjoying normal activities.
- Wrongful death damages if medical negligence tragically caused a loved one’s death.
What to Do If You Suspect Surgical Malpractice
If you believe your abdominal injury was caused by medical negligence:
- Seek immediate medical care to prevent further harm.
- Obtain copies of your medical records before they can be altered or lost.
- Document everything including your symptoms, medical visits, expenses, and recovery process.
- Call our experienced New York abdominal injury malpractice lawyers as soon as possible. Strict lawsuit filing deadlines apply, and early action strengthens your case.
How Our New York Abdominal Injury Malpractice Lawyers Build Your Case
At the Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm, our abdominal injury malpractice attorneys know that winning a surgical malpractice claim requires proving that your healthcare provider failed to meet the standard of care and that this negligence caused you harm.
We focus on four critical elements:
- Duty of care: Showing that your doctor, surgeon, hospital, or some other medical professional was responsible for treating you with a standard of care.
- Breach: Proving they violated that standard through surgical mistakes, delayed diagnosis, or improper follow-up care.
- Causation: Connecting their negligence directly to your abdominal injury or worsened condition.
- Damages: Demonstrating the physical, emotional, and financial losses you have suffered.
Why Choose the Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm?
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- Decades of experience: For more than 40 years, we have stood up for patients in New York whose lives were changed by medical malpractice.
- Proven track record: We have secured multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts for victims of preventable surgical errors and complications.
- Strong medical support: Our team works closely with leading surgeons and medical specialists to build the strongest possible case.
- Personalized, compassionate service: We treat every client with care, keeping you informed and supported at every stage of your case.
- Multilingual representation: We serve New York’s diverse communities in English, Spanish, and other languages, ensuring clear communication from day one.
- No recovery, no fee: You pay nothing unless we win compensation on your behalf.
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