{"id":1621,"date":"2016-05-24T15:24:00","date_gmt":"2016-05-24T15:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/washington-dc\/?post_type=practice_areas&#038;p=1621"},"modified":"2026-01-20T11:01:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T17:01:47","slug":"surgical-error","status":"publish","type":"practice_areas","link":"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/washington-dc\/medical-malpractice\/surgical-error\/","title":{"rendered":"Surgical Error Lawyers in DC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Surgical Error Claims in&nbsp;Washington, DC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All surgeries have a certain degree of risk. Risks should be understood by patients before they agree to any surgical procedure; however, surgical errors caused by the negligence or incompetence of attending medical staff are not an acceptable risk. All hospital employees involved in your surgery are bound by a duty to provide you with reasonable medical treatment that does no harm. When they fail to do so and you suffer an injury as a result, you may be able to seek compensation with a medical malpractice claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cochran Firm DC is a branch of the nationally recognized Cochran Firm. As such, our malpractice attorneys have unlimited access to a nationwide network of medical experts in addition to the legal expertise of the entire firm. Working with experts in a variety of fields, our attorneys can identify possible sources of negligence. If negligence caused your injury, our Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia surgical malpractice attorneys have the experience and resources to handle your claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You\u2019ve Been a Victim of Medical Malpractice:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"cta-red\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/washington-dc\/contact\/\">Schedule a Free Appointment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples of Surgical Errors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common sources of medical negligence include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/washington-dc\/medical-malpractice\/medication-errors\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/washington-dc\/medical-malpractice\/medication-errors\/\">Medication errors<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wrong-site surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anesthesia errors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Infection caused by poor sanitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internal injuries caused by careless incisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surgical instruments left inside of a patient<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What To Do If a Doctor Makes a Mistake in Surgery?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The United States boasts one of the most technologically advanced medical industries in the world. With the education, training, and rigorous standards of our medical practitioners, there is no excuse for surgical errors. Some injuries can result from a doctor\u2019s failure to consider your full medical history. Others can result from ineptitude, recklessness, or sheer disinterest on the part of a surgeon or other hospital staff member. No matter the specific cause of your injury, if negligence was involved, you deserve to be compensated for all your injury-related costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You have an interest in seeking compensation when you are injured from a surgical error, but medical malpractice cases are extremely difficult to win. Very few medical malpractice cases ever make it to trial, and many are thrown out before any settlement is reached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Surgical Malpractice Attorneys in D.C.&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/washington-dc\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/washington-dc\/\">surgical error attorneys<\/a> at The Cochran Firm DC have both the experience and resources to take these cases to trial when necessary. In addition, we have never backed down to the powerful attorneys and insurance companies representing the medical industry. We have a proven history of winning large settlements and verdicts for average Americans wronged by the carelessness of powerful industries. Working closely with you, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/washington-dc\/our-attorneys\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/washington-dc\/our-attorneys\/\">D.C. surgical error attorneys<\/a> will investigate the source of your injury and seek medical opinions from the industry\u2019s leading experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you or a loved one has suffered a surgery-related injury in Washington, DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/washington-dc\/contact\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/washington-dc\/contact\/\">contact the experienced surgical malpractice attorneys<\/a> at The Cochran Firm DC to schedule a free initial consultation today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serving Communities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cochran Firm DC is proud to provide legal services throughout Washington, D.C. and surrounding communities in Maryland and Virginia. 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