Holding Surgeons Accountable for Unnecessary Surgery
A Cleveland woman was told by her doctor that she had to undergo an experimental surgery on her jaw. The surgery did not go well. She required multiple subsequent surgeries and was left permanently deformed. Her life was changed forever. And the worst part was that she later learned her surgery was actually unnecessary — only done because her surgeon was trying to make a name for himself.
At the law offices of Friedman, Domiano & Smith, we hold surgeons accountable for the harm they cause by representing the victims of surgical malpractice in lawsuits. By taking action, our lawyers can help our clients obtain the resources needed to pay medical bills, compensate them for lost wages and pay for continued medical care.
More than that, taking action allows us to call attention to surgical malpractice, from unnecessary orthopedic surgery to unneeded pacemaker implants. Successful lawsuits can lead to policy and procedure changes — literally changing the way that doctors practice medicine.
This is true for many different types of unnecessary surgery:
- Pacemaker implants
- Coronary bypass surgery
- Hysterectomy
- Cesarean section
Millions of Americans Have Undergone Unnecessary Surgery
Statistics show that millions of Americans have undergone unnecessary elective surgery — procedures that are performed as alternatives to other types of treatment, like medication or lifestyle changes.
These aggressive measures haven't made us healthier. In fact, undergoing unnecessary surgery puts patients at risk of infection, anesthesia errors and other forms of medical malpractice.
If you have been injured by unnecessary surgery, take action. Talk to an attorney about your options. Contact Friedman, Domiano & Smith by calling us toll free at 866-636-8367. Consultations are free and confidential. Our law firm's main office is conveniently located in downtown Cleveland. We maintain additional offices in Ohio.
