Surgical Mistake Attorneys at Lowe Trial Lawyers
Proudly Serving Those Who Have Experienced Medical Errors in Northeast Ohio
Surgeons are expected to perform procedures with precision, care, and respect for the trust patients place in them. But when that standard is not met, the consequences can be devastating. Surgical errors are often the result of preventable mistakes—sometimes due to negligence, miscommunication, or systemic failures within the operating team.
Common surgical mistakes include:
- Wrong-site surgery – Operating on the wrong part of the body (e.g., left knee instead of right)
- Wrong-patient surgery – Performing a procedure on the incorrect individual due to charting or communication errors
- Leaving surgical instruments or foreign objects inside the body – Retained sponges, clamps, needles, or tools left inside after the surgical site is closed
Nerve damage or severing critical structures – Accidental injury to nerves, blood vessels, or organs unrelated to the surgical target - Performing the wrong procedure – Miscommunication between surgical team members or incorrect consent forms leading to the incorrect surgery being performed
- Lack of proper surgical technique – Mishandling tissue, inadequate sterilization, or incorrect use of instruments
- Anesthesia errors – Overdose, underdose, or failure to monitor vitals, leading to brain damage, cardiac arrest, or intraoperative awareness
- Inadequate infection control – Failure to maintain a sterile environment, leading to post-operative infections such as sepsis or abscesses
- Delayed surgery or failure to perform emergent procedures – Critical surgeries not performed in time, resulting in permanent injury or death
- Improper suturing or wound closure – Leading to bleeding, reopening of wounds, herniation, or prolonged healing
- Failure to obtain informed consent – Performing a surgery without fully informing the patient of risks, alternatives, and potential outcomes
- Improper post-operative care – Neglecting to monitor the patient for complications like blood clots, internal bleeding, or respiratory distress
At Lowe Trial Lawyers, our experienced surgical malpractice attorneys thoroughly investigate every aspect of the procedure—from pre-op planning to post-op care—to determine what went wrong and who is responsible. We work with top medical experts to build strong, evidence-based cases and fight for full accountability and fair compensation for our clients.
If you or a loved one has been harmed by a surgical error, contact us today. We’ll help you understand your legal rights and guide you toward the justice you deserve.
Featured Cases
$2.5 Million Verdict Against Local Surgeon for Surgical Malpractice
In possibly the largest malpractice verdict ever in Butler County, Ohio, the firm won a trial against a local surgeon who pierced both the atrium and the pericardial sac (the tough sac that surrounds the heart) during a procedure, causing the patient to bleed to death on the operating table. The doctor pierced the heart with either the dilator or the guide wire; there was considerable disagreement during the trial which instrument caused the damage. It was the firm’s position that piercing the atrium and the pericardial sac was impossible if the doctor had been paying attention, and thus, was malpractice. The defense countered that the puncturing of the heart was a known complication, but the evidence developed during the case demonstrated that there had never been a reported incident like the complication created by the defendant doctor. The firm used a sophisticated animation to demonstrate to the jury how the doctor went off course during the procedure and inflicted the fatal wounds. The patient, a retired psychology professor was unmarried, but was survived by his three adult children. After a six day trial, the Butler County jury found the doctor liable for malpractice and awarded the family $2.5 million.
Featured Cases
$1.2 Million Trial Verdict for Surgeon’s Failure to Treat Complications
How to Get Help
Lowe Trial Lawyers carefully analyze each individual case to provide the best options and solutions. If you or a loved one has been the victim of an anesthesia error, don’t hesitate to schedule a free consultation.
Common types of medical error cases we take on:
